tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post3704918875548004480..comments2023-10-25T00:53:08.255-07:00Comments on Hurry Slowly . . . but Hurry!: Leadville DNFFrank Lilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973044642640967617noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-22739751184550527372010-07-06T08:15:27.266-07:002010-07-06T08:15:27.266-07:00Great pictures, Frank! My favorite is #3509 (towa...Great pictures, Frank! My favorite is #3509 (towards the end of the set), it really captures the experience in my mind.<br /><br />All things considered, I think you did a hell of a job. Like Rick said, you beat the tough part of the course, so you should consider it a victory!<br /><br />I know you are disappointed, but you gave a valiant effort... and at a time when you probably didn't need to be running anyway. That's what you call true grit!!!Ambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-37672977486126782092010-07-06T03:32:23.684-07:002010-07-06T03:32:23.684-07:00What an experience. Certainly not the outcome you...What an experience. Certainly not the outcome you wanted, but when you look back at things, you really had a great run under tough conditions. With knee issues and the lack of running or even living at high altitude, you beat the tough part of that course. I have a feeling you will go back and you will know a little more what you need to do to help prepare for that beast. Glad you finally got to meet Jenny in person. She is a special friend.Rick Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067293157750460416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-72696737011799421292010-07-05T22:01:09.440-07:002010-07-05T22:01:09.440-07:00Incredible pictures. Impressive report. You must b...Incredible pictures. Impressive report. You must be very fortunate to have had this experience. Some people live there whole lives and never have the opportunity to attempt Leadville or ran as far as you have run.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06705634479305261447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-11149955073005983892010-07-05T19:24:32.440-07:002010-07-05T19:24:32.440-07:00Frank:
it was SO great to get to meet you in per...Frank: <br /><br />it was SO great to get to meet you in person:o) You did GREAT! I'm so happy you made it to the top of mosquito pass! it was a very hard day! You are one tough dude!! I am going to borrow some of your pictures for my blog! <br />don't be down about the DNF, I have had several over the past couple of years. They aren't fun, but what doesn't kill us makes us stronger! and time limits suck. <br />((HUG))<br />hope to see you and run with you again soon!<br /><br />jennyjennifer Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346159448227354910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-71884620927715190812010-07-05T18:21:01.870-07:002010-07-05T18:21:01.870-07:00Frank, although a VERY different race, I shared so...Frank, although a VERY different race, I shared some of your feelings when I had to DNF at Disney. I was sick, and never should have started the race. I finally pulled out around mile 18. The difference between your race and mine. . . I no longer had the will, and pulled myself out. You just ran out of time.<br /><br />Many more great races are still ahead for you my friend! LOVE the pictures.Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-548308811006280162010-07-05T17:44:35.194-07:002010-07-05T17:44:35.194-07:00I know what it's like not to finish, but not b...I know what it's like not to finish, but not being able to start is worse. Be proud of the effort and the guts to take a chance -most people never do.<br />Congrats. Glad you got to met Jenn, she's one in a mil.<br />Come run with us sometime,<br />JJJJJ Jesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079858632798241567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-86788611259245118352010-07-05T17:39:29.516-07:002010-07-05T17:39:29.516-07:00Great report Frank. I was a bit surprised at how d...Great report Frank. I was a bit surprised at how different the marathon course looks compared to the 100 miler. we headed out of town the opposite direction. beautiful pictures and I especially liked the view looking back toward town and I could see Turquoise Lake way off in the distance. The 13.5 mile point of the 100 is on the far side of that lakerunjoeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144630884574152071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-62975983670884919152010-07-05T17:09:54.341-07:002010-07-05T17:09:54.341-07:00Great pictures, and a great write up, and dammit m...Great pictures, and a great write up, and dammit my friend, what a great effort. DNF > DNS :)<br /><br />Oxygen is a beautiful thing.<br /><br />Give it a few days, and I reckon you will be chomping at the bit to sign up for next year. Knowing you though, you will probably decide to have a go at the Leadville 100 instead!Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518039689275322948noreply@blogger.com