tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post9097657937496360575..comments2023-10-31T04:12:12.770-07:00Comments on Hold It! What am I doing?: Ultra-Success!209Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00590560758887884739noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post-17874859252430909392008-05-21T14:05:00.000-07:002008-05-21T14:05:00.000-07:00Just a heads up for '09...it's Ohlone 50K traditio...Just a heads up for '09...it's Ohlone 50K tradition that when the new 'Rookie of the Year' crosses the finish line, then tosses his bottles randomly across the field in complete relief/exhaustion, that the previous year's 'RotY' (me actually) collect said bottles and return them to the runner, as demonstrated Sunday. <BR/><BR/>Well done with both race & report.<BR/><BR/>Will G.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post-31702976631271306462008-05-21T11:34:00.000-07:002008-05-21T11:34:00.000-07:00BTW, "crazy" in ultrarunning parlance, is a very w...BTW, "crazy" in ultrarunning parlance, is a very weighty compliment.Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post-2638846354130278262008-05-21T09:58:00.000-07:002008-05-21T09:58:00.000-07:00What's up with all you rookie runners doing this a...What's up with all you rookie runners doing this as their first ultra (and then winning the rookie award)? Did I get that right--you skipped doing a first marathon first? Maybe you and gb can petition to get special entry into this year's Badwater as your next race...<BR/><BR/>You're crazy. Great job!<BR/><BR/>By the way, I decided this year, my fifth running, that no matter how well I think I've learned the course, the hills GROW during the winter.Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post-14460117876418127772008-05-20T17:36:00.000-07:002008-05-20T17:36:00.000-07:00MIKE, I am so proud of you! Holy Shnikeys you done...MIKE, I am so proud of you! Holy Shnikeys you done good. I have to say that YOUR report has got me all fired up to run Ohlone again next year. And you KNOW if I do it, you HAVE to do it. We'll be seasoned pros this time around.<BR/><BR/>I was so thankful to run with you and Danny for so long. So helpful. And your description of the course was PERFECT. I felt the same pain you did at the same exact points on the course. <BR/><BR/>And yes, oh yes, did I pray pray pray. At many points along the course, I begged Jesus for help. Like you, my prayers were answered. It was great to meet your family. And Oscar was just awesome. He shouted some words of encouragement as I was coming down that last hellish hill. I thought, "Man, this guy is RUNNING up this thing??? What an animal." Now it all makes sense.<BR/><BR/>Great report Mike. We have to do more races together in the future. Boston still awaits you!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438263015078788527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post-26485854827782996742008-05-20T16:11:00.000-07:002008-05-20T16:11:00.000-07:00Lee, Thanks for the words. I can't wait to run thi...Lee, Thanks for the words. I can't wait to run this with you next year. That ROY award will be yours for sure.<BR/><BR/>Dave, Thanks for stopping by and the comments. Tough race but makes it even more rewarding now. You'll do great in your first race. I know I'm hooked now.209Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590560758887884739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post-17496765974592034582008-05-20T15:04:00.000-07:002008-05-20T15:04:00.000-07:00Mike,I got here via another blog. Great effort. ...Mike,<BR/><BR/>I got here via another blog. Great effort. That race sounds like a mutha! I am preparing for my first 50 miler in September. Hope it goes as well for me as it did for you. Congrats.<BR/><BR/>DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12782182419685153100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486214797644878503.post-89482533467680700082008-05-20T12:17:00.000-07:002008-05-20T12:17:00.000-07:00Excellent report Mike! Can't wait to join in on th...Excellent report Mike! Can't wait to join in on this adventure next year. I'm proud of you for not just finishing it, but doing so and while still able to walk! Great work and congrats on ROY honors!!F. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511696306365599156noreply@blogger.com