tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post8155228682777641900..comments2023-10-18T04:53:59.087-07:00Comments on 365me: TRT100 The Full ReportRick Gastonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-42289067622468072512008-08-06T19:37:00.000-07:002008-08-06T19:37:00.000-07:00Lookie I signed my name twice above. Silly girl.Lookie I signed my name twice above. Silly girl.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328667395623963868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-53392432505593101462008-08-06T19:36:00.000-07:002008-08-06T19:36:00.000-07:00Rick,Okay, I skimmed this before and now came back...Rick,<BR/><BR/>Okay, I skimmed this before and now came back for the full read.<BR/><BR/>We had similar races, you know that? I made it as high as 13th or 14th place overall before I slipped, slipped, and kept on slipping as I hiked from mile 75 in. Different causes, similar outcomes.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on gutting it out, though. You're super tough! A finish is a finish and I hope you feel proud!<Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328667395623963868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-65132123850885818332008-08-05T11:04:00.000-07:002008-08-05T11:04:00.000-07:00Awesome report, Rick. Great reading material for ...Awesome report, Rick. Great reading material for me before this weekend. Very inspirational as always.<BR/><BR/>You're going to be one scary trail runner once you focus exclusively on ultras. I don't think I'll be hanging with you for much longer.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-43487323253125917342008-08-05T08:24:00.000-07:002008-08-05T08:24:00.000-07:00Good God!! Duuuudddeee!! What a freakin trip! S...Good God!! Duuuudddeee!! What a freakin trip! Shoot, I might just have to get into this 100 miler business. Safer than doing street drugs but with all the trippy feelings. Totally kidding! <BR/><BR/>As usual, amazing Rick! CONGRATS!! Pure insanity! I love it!Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-8250847710374997732008-08-04T14:44:00.000-07:002008-08-04T14:44:00.000-07:00Dear Mom: That's the chocolate talking right?:) I'...Dear Mom: That's the chocolate talking right?:) I'll send you more. Well I get some of that tenacity from you I think, your side of the family.<BR/><BR/>Sarah: Thanks, yeah I'm really liking the ART stuff. Glad the Graston/ART is working for you as well.<BR/><BR/>Mike: Yeah I do my best to finish. I've been racing more lately, taking more chances with pushing my pace, but when things fall apart IRick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-60903251813809549662008-08-04T14:17:00.000-07:002008-08-04T14:17:00.000-07:00I have this bookmarked to read but I wanted to com...I have this bookmarked to read but I wanted to come back and respond to your comments...<BR/><BR/>That is good to know about Dean. Did you see the movie? He is amazing...both in personality and his body. Crazy what he can do!! His book left me thinking he was not so nice but I see now he is actually a bit shy. <BR/><BR/>I am scared about the tires...I mean I really want them to stop wasting J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-76061907211244011192008-08-03T21:31:00.000-07:002008-08-03T21:31:00.000-07:00Wow amazing. Congrats on the great finish. Sure ...Wow amazing. Congrats on the great finish. Sure was a long race report but I enjoyed every detail. Felt like I was there along with you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182860761049055102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-65990653295249362072008-08-03T12:23:00.000-07:002008-08-03T12:23:00.000-07:00Great race report Rick. In the short time that I'v...Great race report Rick. In the short time that I've followed your races, it's so easy to see how good you've become in these 100 mile races. You have a massive "struggle" yet you still finish in a great position. Very inspirational. Keep up the great work. Hopefully i'll be able to run with you for a few miles in the future.209Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590560758887884739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-3030482507591199762008-08-03T12:14:00.000-07:002008-08-03T12:14:00.000-07:00I like the details. : ) You are such a pro. Desp...I like the details. : ) You are such a pro. Despite your difficulties, you make it sound like just another weekend 100. Congrats and hope you get that knee thing figured out soon!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-1925787509337437162008-08-03T07:55:00.000-07:002008-08-03T07:55:00.000-07:00Not only a great runner in my book but quite a sto...Not only a great runner in my book but quite a storyteller too. Was just reading Grae Van Hooser's blog...funny,funny guy.He should partner with our Hoku for those #2 runs.Lucky his sport is not scuba diving or he'll have a problem lol.Enjoy your short break and again great and inspiring story on tenacity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-47275991331798632072008-08-02T20:49:00.000-07:002008-08-02T20:49:00.000-07:00Michael: welcome and thanks.Jean: I'm kind of hung...Michael: welcome and thanks.<BR/><BR/>Jean: I'm kind of hungry again right now Jean, might not be a smart idea to go to your blog right now:) Thanks for the warning. It was a great race, I'd recommend it to anyone but not as a first 100-miler.<BR/><BR/>Dave: Your training is coming along nicely, glad I could help. Not many things go as planned the farther and longer you go. I'm happy to have Rick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-5387531167901603362008-08-02T18:35:00.000-07:002008-08-02T18:35:00.000-07:00Rick,Great report. Absolutely incredible. Even w...Rick,<BR/><BR/>Great report. Absolutely incredible. Even when things did not go as planned you still finished in the top 20. That is a testament of your iron will. You have also been a great mentor through my training for the upcoming race. God Speed My Friend.<BR/><BR/>daveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12782182419685153100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-13357919543546556792008-08-02T17:06:00.000-07:002008-08-02T17:06:00.000-07:00What a report! Rick, you are amazing and inspirin...What a report! Rick, you are amazing and inspiring. It is hard to imagine running that distance, let alone with all that climbing, AND at that altitude, all while dealing with all sorts of highs and lows. Absolutely incredible. Your report is a true tale of perseverance. Congratulations on finishing what must have been an unbelievably difficult race! :)<BR/><BR/>BTW, since your appetite is Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185580660442865724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19376369.post-85246499804329811002008-08-02T00:21:00.000-07:002008-08-02T00:21:00.000-07:00thanks for the report.Congrats on finishing.thanks for the report.<BR/>Congrats on finishing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com