tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post6563605804341858120..comments2023-05-23T08:43:49.830-07:00Comments on This Blog Is Now Hosted At GaryRobbins.ca: Miwok Post Mortem, A DNF StoryGary Robbinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05822369954547608581noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-59357896560677833412010-05-25T06:48:35.603-07:002010-05-25T06:48:35.603-07:00Gary,
hope you find some peaceGary,<br />hope you find some peaceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895538979078062973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-55345308858475794092010-05-13T11:00:55.989-07:002010-05-13T11:00:55.989-07:00course record at HURT; DNF at miwok at bolinas; a ...course record at HURT; DNF at miwok at bolinas; a few weeks off after that to regroup. i've been down this exact road that you're on right now and it took me to a pretty good place. i wish the same "comeback" for you. see you next month.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238385683129822240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-16888050153125232722010-05-12T09:48:26.850-07:002010-05-12T09:48:26.850-07:00I'm not an ultra runner or anything. You menti...I'm not an ultra runner or anything. You mentioned that you've had a lot of hits on your DNF post. I think that is because we all know how to handle the good times. But its the rough times when we need a leader to show us the way to handle the bevy of emotions. Thank you for your post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-16434306655690978622010-05-11T17:34:09.200-07:002010-05-11T17:34:09.200-07:00Gary,
I just read your report. It sounds like you...Gary,<br />I just read your report. It sounds like you really gained some insight on the body, running, training, etc. As many have said, thanks for sharing this. It is easy to write about success on the trail, what you wrote takes guts. I wish you the best on your break and I can't wait to follow your progress at WS this year.Chris Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626003166148208883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-54976519532074860042010-05-06T06:50:36.053-07:002010-05-06T06:50:36.053-07:00Craiky said it best!
Relax well my friend.Craiky said it best!<br /><br />Relax well my friend.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-58032344665251357602010-05-05T21:24:53.067-07:002010-05-05T21:24:53.067-07:00GAry............. when you take the time to really...GAry............. when you take the time to really think about it... LIFE is a truly beAUtiful Rollercoaster of ups and downs. The lower, harder and most painful downs bring us to our highest, greatest ups. <br />... the funny part is that we all rollercoaster at different intensities and different times... BE PROUD, your Life is already unfolding into an Incredible Story.<br /><br />cheers.<br />juDE ULtra.<br />(..coffee is always a great alternative :))Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909586417909802988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-24920039510740730432010-05-05T16:54:48.527-07:002010-05-05T16:54:48.527-07:00after 12 years my well was really dry...now you ma...after 12 years my well was really dry...now you may get it when every run you go out and it feels like it's dry. but it's full now. take some rest, and holla playa!!!!!!<br /><br />grab a beer soon. <br /><br />werdDom Reptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081761625049763591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-57506704674378482202010-05-05T15:49:25.039-07:002010-05-05T15:49:25.039-07:00Sorry to hear the race didn't go well. Taking ...Sorry to hear the race didn't go well. Taking time off is a great thing, as every other commenter has mentioned, and will help a lot. I did that last winter with a full 7 weeks of nonrunning and now my stoke is running strong. Yours will return too. Go watch some movies and eat some cookies and when you start running again you'll feel as fresh as ever. But most of all, stay off the internet, because reading blogs won't help your mind forget anything. Good luck in your resting and subsequent training, and I look forward to seeing you at Western.Dakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584327374497839012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-24434778111872923112010-05-05T15:02:16.943-07:002010-05-05T15:02:16.943-07:00An honest report. A great read.
Take your time. R...An honest report. A great read.<br /><br />Take your time. Recover well. And let WS100 just happen. You have many, many great races left to run.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015544399068863167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-70223757916694454882010-05-05T13:39:52.086-07:002010-05-05T13:39:52.086-07:00hey dude, i'm printing it out now for my bus r...hey dude, i'm printing it out now for my bus ride home. can't wait to catch up. the only thing i'll be talking about is how human you are . . . we all are! without failure there wouldn't be success (that was the gist of the ultrarunning article that i told you about. it's p. 31 of april UR magazine.)Deanna Stopplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125385222380576387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-79414555517212481742010-05-05T12:50:34.859-07:002010-05-05T12:50:34.859-07:00I bet Roxy still loves you no matter what-also, ta...I bet Roxy still loves you no matter what-also, take a look at those pics on the right side of your blog-you've done more in a couple years than a lot of people will ever do in their entire life. Be so proud of that.Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-62363212833591099042010-05-05T10:46:10.913-07:002010-05-05T10:46:10.913-07:00Great report.
I suspect your real test of menta...Great report. <br /><br />I suspect your real test of mental toughness, and opportunity for redemption, may not be WS, but having to force yourself to rest between now and then! Stay mentally tough - keep resting!Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-83072432025893643722010-05-05T10:09:24.087-07:002010-05-05T10:09:24.087-07:00You show great insight and are so honest and reali...You show great insight and are so honest and realistic with yourself. After reading this I think dnf should stand for: <br /><br />Dissappointed<br />Not<br />Faltered <br /><br />So glad you got into WS!! Rest well.<br />Now I'm ducking the flying shoe.HEATHERRUNShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09719908310466553570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-76273895659299951072010-05-05T09:50:18.637-07:002010-05-05T09:50:18.637-07:00Sorry things didn't go as planned. It was ref...Sorry things didn't go as planned. It was refreshing to read such an honest race report with no excuses. Enjoy your well deserved rest because there are other runs calling your name in the future.NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393973695792238585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-4790761734463914672010-05-05T04:03:39.452-07:002010-05-05T04:03:39.452-07:00Great report
Good luck at Western StatesGreat report<br />Good luck at Western Stateschris mcpeakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488479732649522465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-5465549567179589902010-05-04T20:55:44.207-07:002010-05-04T20:55:44.207-07:00dude....you...me...Iron Man 2...and then you rubbi...dude....you...me...Iron Man 2...and then you rubbing my legs.<br /><br />Wrong?....i dont want to be right!<br /><br />JurgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-64036075692627845532010-05-04T20:32:34.452-07:002010-05-04T20:32:34.452-07:00Fuck the coffee Gary! Let's go and have a beer...Fuck the coffee Gary! Let's go and have a beer! Gluten free and all! I am down Sunday!Luv Ya!Head up bud will be all good again don't worry!!<br />GabGabi Moellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932258734096677908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-6851085543035186192010-05-04T20:23:39.040-07:002010-05-04T20:23:39.040-07:00Gary you are an inspiration and I always enjoy rea...Gary you are an inspiration and I always enjoy reading your posts.<br /> To honor what a crazy guy you are I'm doing the Juan de Fuca trail this weekend as a double for 94K of your kind of trail.<br /> Rest up my friend.Randy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402469944160782874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-49011583864370256632010-05-04T19:42:39.984-07:002010-05-04T19:42:39.984-07:00Hello Gary
One of your best posts ever!
Recovery ...Hello Gary<br /><br />One of your best posts ever!<br />Recovery and rest are the most important part of training. It's easy to slip into fatigue, especially when training hard and racing as much as you do. Your body knows best, you listened to it and if you stop running for a week, on your next run you will feel like SUPER ENERGIZER GARY :-)again. HEIDI SAID IT BEST:"Because really we are all doing this for fun, because we enjoy it, right?".<br />I think I like HEIDI ! hahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-7770927202515314732010-05-04T13:59:36.384-07:002010-05-04T13:59:36.384-07:00Good for you for going back out there and cheering...Good for you for going back out there and cheering on your friends and being a great supporter! That shows so much!<br /><br />The beauty of ultras is that there is a lesson around every tree, and a gift around every corner. May your time off bring you many gifts at WS!<br /><br />Best of luck to you! May we all feel refreshed and renewed stepping up to the start at WS, as a bib and the opportunity to run on June 26th is such a priveledge and blessing. <br /><br />Meredithmeredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808810903880105653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-27538257642226734192010-05-04T13:51:10.109-07:002010-05-04T13:51:10.109-07:00Glad to hear you'll be out there on June 26th!...Glad to hear you'll be out there on June 26th! In the meantime, rest as hard as you trained.lonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-6489924870036749742010-05-04T13:38:36.867-07:002010-05-04T13:38:36.867-07:00Great report Gary. Your honesty/ personal reflecti...Great report Gary. Your honesty/ personal reflection was refreshing and a narrative that we can all learn from. Sounds like some down time is definately needed; but I have no doubt that you will be back killing it and most importantly, enjoying/ loving every step on the trails in no time at all.Mountain Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832037895837590358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-13130151104163218672010-05-04T13:23:05.174-07:002010-05-04T13:23:05.174-07:00I was truly sorry to learn that Miwok wasn't t...I was truly sorry to learn that Miwok wasn't the party you wanted it to be. Nonetheless, it sounds like you made it a party for everyone else. That's the true spirit of a real runner and racer. Something to admire. Anyway...<br /> <br />R...ead<br />E...at<br />S...sleep<br />T...ake time to forget about the "R" word.Tom Craikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-65547043828617230482010-05-04T12:56:31.929-07:002010-05-04T12:56:31.929-07:00This is one of the most honest and real things I&#...This is one of the most honest and real things I've read in a while. No feeling sorry for yourself, just the truth. Thanks for that.Nature Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02090636371520050169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783092038038653693.post-11721054535666235972010-05-04T12:51:51.182-07:002010-05-04T12:51:51.182-07:00I really appreciated you sharing this Gary. It he...I really appreciated you sharing this Gary. It helped me relate to my recent poor race experience at Boston. It helped me realize that relentless training, ever-seeking PB, and a foreign race environment (flights/climate) can be a dangerous mix. I'll shrug it off, rest and come back stronger.<br /><br />I'll be watching your comeback.Raynoreply@blogger.com