tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post438336021320903608..comments2023-10-25T00:53:08.255-07:00Comments on Hurry Slowly . . . but Hurry!: Bust . . .Frank Lilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973044642640967617noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-44512102832820524542011-04-11T04:47:35.330-07:002011-04-11T04:47:35.330-07:00Patti, That's our Frank!Patti, That's our Frank!Rick Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067293157750460416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-29016833479121755852011-04-10T17:28:00.029-07:002011-04-10T17:28:00.029-07:00Frank--I have been dying to see you since Tobacco ...Frank--I have been dying to see you since Tobacco Road--not sure you have heard my story but a true angel carried me through the last 15.2 miles (well, I did not meet him until mile 11)and within the first half of a mile I said to myself....this guy really is Frank Lilley. He was a WONDERFUL soul that ran with me...without an agenda for himself....just there to help me meet my goal...a complete stranger...so something that you would do for anybody!!! You have inspired so many!!! Including me.... not to 100 miles....but in other ways!!! Thanks for all of your blog posts and amazing stories/reports!!! YOu are tough as nails!!Patti Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-74463696216639343572011-04-07T16:42:32.639-07:002011-04-07T16:42:32.639-07:00Hey Frank!
I've seen you at so many races and...Hey Frank!<br /><br />I've seen you at so many races and runs, I made a note to myself that I had to physically meet you. I saw you at Umstead. While you were sitting in the lodge ~3am, I even asked you how you were doing.... stupid question I know! You're a true inspiration Frank, and I feel confident that this obstacle which has so blocked your path, will one day be overcome.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738736507301857412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-10711057407364217402011-04-05T07:37:40.883-07:002011-04-05T07:37:40.883-07:00I am one that truly admires you for even trying to...I am one that truly admires you for even trying to run 100 miles. I've known you a long time and I know your determination and "want to" attitude will help you to succeed in accomplishing this goal one day. Keep it up!! You are truly awesome!!SRicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454091344479077352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-67683466226183147512011-04-05T06:43:28.295-07:002011-04-05T06:43:28.295-07:00I love how Shannon put it.... 100k! And that is ...I love how Shannon put it.... 100k! And that is nothing to sneeze at. It's more than most (like myself) will probably ever attempt! <br /><br />Learn from this experience, note things that went right and wrong, and apply it to next time. You will get a 100 Miler, I'm confident of that! YOU ROCK!Amber S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04820777902200770550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-42241378635784168502011-04-05T05:46:17.295-07:002011-04-05T05:46:17.295-07:00But we know that you actually didn't quit Fran...But we know that you actually didn't quit Frank, because it seems you are still on one long, continuos endurance run. Can't count how many marathons and ultras you have done the last few years. You'll probably be doing another marathon this weekend. <br /><br />Hopefully we wil see again soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-33452022384288941362011-04-05T04:48:17.383-07:002011-04-05T04:48:17.383-07:00100 miles is a long way and you came pretty close....100 miles is a long way and you came pretty close. Reaching 100k is an enormous obstacle and I for one am so proud of what you did out there. You are a true inspiration to me and to so many others. I always looked forward to seeing you as we would meet. In fact, I hollered out the name "Frank" several times when I thought it was you and then it would be someone else who was wearing a hat similar to yours. You are a special man and you did a spectacular job at a truly special race. As you said, there is nothing lacking at Umstead. No detail left undone. I for one have no suggestions for the race and all of the volunteers, but I do have a big Thank You for them. It is truly a very special race and I thank you for being a part of my race this year.Rick Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067293157750460416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-19215196480803223772011-04-05T04:35:36.775-07:002011-04-05T04:35:36.775-07:00Frank, you did great! It was so nice to see you on...Frank, you did great! It was so nice to see you on the back of Turkey Creek. You were so happy and cheerful. And you get points for avoiding a bike going 20mph around a curve towards you! That still kills me!! And by far you scored the best picture from Shannon! Congrats again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261508163848946407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-57580740160275654182011-04-04T19:32:10.669-07:002011-04-04T19:32:10.669-07:00You are an amazing man. Someone I will always loo...You are an amazing man. Someone I will always look up to. And not just because I'm short. Because you are of character and strength.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839599982896028274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-88165722658160247112011-04-04T19:21:04.533-07:002011-04-04T19:21:04.533-07:00Excellent report, Frank. Reading reports like this...Excellent report, Frank. Reading reports like this has convinced me to be a volunteer at next year's race. I may never run a 100 miler, but it would be great to help others attempt to achieve that incredible goal.derscotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562035275775508430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-23444665824953720722011-04-04T18:35:01.379-07:002011-04-04T18:35:01.379-07:00Frank, You did the 2011 100K. Next year is the 201...Frank, You did the 2011 100K. Next year is the 2012 100 miler. You are one tough runner!!!(Mary) Shannon Johnstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134888944718429616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-32821346728067107392011-04-04T18:32:49.179-07:002011-04-04T18:32:49.179-07:00Frank, You did amazing! I'm so proud of you. ...Frank, You did amazing! I'm so proud of you. It was great to meet you and your blog post just about had me in tears. You are an inspiration and I hope to see you again soon. Recover well. :-)Kristi Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701851048583590175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829146583696463704.post-39142227468477569622011-04-04T18:29:03.768-07:002011-04-04T18:29:03.768-07:00Frank - thanks for the shout out. I am absolutely ...Frank - thanks for the shout out. I am absolutely convinced you have a 100 in you. As always, it was a joy to see you out there - folks like you is why I keep doing this craziness. See you in a couple of weeks, where we both can hopefully shroud ourselves in awesomeness!Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518039689275322948noreply@blogger.com