tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post3675800810213420154..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Painless view of HURT 100Jill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-90293343840794925942009-01-26T00:17:00.000-07:002009-01-26T00:17:00.000-07:00Jill, it's great to read your and Geoff's perspect...Jill, it's great to read your and Geoff's perspectives on the same event. I have been a trail racer and wanna be ultra runner for the last several years but have also remained a biking enthusiast. Now laid up with my 4th knee surgery, ultra biking events may be in my future instead of ultra running. reading about your and Geoff's training and races is great encouragement. keep it up!wormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289820661597280749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-69433627981558144282009-01-26T00:03:00.000-07:002009-01-26T00:03:00.000-07:00You're very adventurous. Non-stop cycling coupled ...You're very adventurous. Non-stop cycling coupled with hiking, uuupppsss, this is not a joke. This stands for stamina and perseverance to achieve the longed feat. Again, you're very energetic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-69050756798948956342009-01-25T17:23:00.000-07:002009-01-25T17:23:00.000-07:00"It seems like someone is killed on a bike by traf..."It seems like someone is killed on a bike by traffic every year here in Flagstaff. I'll stick to mountain biking."<BR/><BR/>I'll be there's even more people killed in Flagstaff every year in cars. Are you going to stop driving?<BR/><BR/>As a previous commenter said, riding out in the mountains sure beats riding in the city, but riding in the city still beats driving in the city. Being on the bike is always better than being in the car, IMO.<BR/><BR/>-RFonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504462046067745769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-27980413212329414522009-01-24T10:35:00.000-07:002009-01-24T10:35:00.000-07:00I can't remember if I posted here because i though...I can't remember if I posted here because i thought i was about to last night and then i think that i forgot. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, you have an awesome blog here. Would you like to collaborate? My blog is howtofallasleepeasily.com<BR/><BR/>I expect that it will have 1,000 views a day in the next 3 or so months. I would love for your site to be apart of it.<BR/><BR/>Just let me know. My email is ttomp13@gmail.com<BR/><BR/>You have great stuff. Keep up the great work. just get back to me as soon as you can.Eydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578173543990776003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-72660136605630003062009-01-23T20:02:00.000-07:002009-01-23T20:02:00.000-07:00Congratulations for Jess on his win! That's amazi...Congratulations for Jess on his win! That's amazing! And thanks for sharing your photo's Jill. They're beautiful.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544076384942487436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37228886294572334012009-01-23T18:08:00.000-07:002009-01-23T18:08:00.000-07:00I had no idea Geoff was as tough as you!I had no idea Geoff was as tough as you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389042165533411026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-16788717327801949412009-01-23T17:38:00.000-07:002009-01-23T17:38:00.000-07:00Wow, Geoff won! Congrats. It's amazing what the hu...Wow, Geoff won! Congrats. It's amazing what the human body is capable of. Maybe I should stop eating these chips.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-57916042215938343252009-01-23T17:33:00.000-07:002009-01-23T17:33:00.000-07:00Great recap. You have some amazing pictures. I a...Great recap. You have some amazing pictures. I also noticed that there was not many cyclists on the streets. The parks were filled with runners but I did not see many bikes or bike lanes for that matter.<BR/><BR/>I was good to meet you and hopefully we will run into each otherin the future. I have also recently thought about the Susitna 100 but cannot afford the enty fee.Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305522904478032648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5183835325811592772009-01-23T13:56:00.000-07:002009-01-23T13:56:00.000-07:00Ride Saddle Road the next time you get to the Big ...Ride Saddle Road the next time you get to the Big Island. Just watch out for Hummvee's (the military style) and other armed personnel carriers. It's the road they tell you at the car rental station that you can't go on because no one will come get you if you break down. Perfect for road riding. Of course you'll be dodging Triathletes on the highway to Kona the whole way, but I'd say its worth it.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658875019001390069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-25015832780049126112009-01-23T13:55:00.000-07:002009-01-23T13:55:00.000-07:00Wow, big congrats to Geoff for the win! That's so ...Wow, big congrats to Geoff for the win! That's so impressive and inspiring!<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you had a pretty great day too...once you escaped the nasty traffic.<BR/><BR/>Love the FC jersey!Kathleen @ ForgingAheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898474543669255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-52107156665197380402009-01-23T13:49:00.000-07:002009-01-23T13:49:00.000-07:00The sun looks great on you and your Fat Cyclist je...The sun looks great on you and your Fat Cyclist jersey, Jill! And I love the photos of Geoff. Evan 'yes ladies he's single' is a hoot - congrats to him too.Jennoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200703483030319387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-74362699358358819112009-01-23T13:46:00.000-07:002009-01-23T13:46:00.000-07:00"Somehow" you became good at hill climbing. I fart..."Somehow" you became good at hill climbing. I fart in your general direction. Pushing balloon tires and heavy steel all over the backcountry for hours upon hours had nothing to do with it, of course. I'm suprized that little Allez didn't suffer it's own fatigue under the onslaught of your unfettered gams. Better make sure the shop checks the thing's welds. Without a coat and such, you look like you might make a pretty good road racer.Craig, The Flanders Fat Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440903092957497625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53216448993591787522009-01-23T12:33:00.000-07:002009-01-23T12:33:00.000-07:00It seems like someone is killed on a bike by traff...It seems like someone is killed on a bike by traffic every year here in Flagstaff. I'll stick to mountain biking.<BR/><BR/>The road up Mauna Kea is fun, but the road up Mauna Loa is only maintained to the research station. Heck, riding the Saddle Road is great fun and exercise.<BR/><BR/>There's a snowboarding contingent on Mauna Kea when there's enough snow. Short rides, but amazing views!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-91907158343652552922009-01-23T11:48:00.000-07:002009-01-23T11:48:00.000-07:00Congratulations to Geoff. I can not imagine 100 mi...Congratulations to Geoff. I can not imagine 100 miles...on foot...at one time. <BR/><BR/>As for urban cycling, it's true, open roads and serene landscapes are pleasant, and if you don't have to start and stop, dodge cars, walkers and mopeds, you can concentrate more on the ride and your thoughts. But, to say that urban cycling is "unpleasant" isn't fair. I can enjoy my twice-daily ride through the city as much as my long evening/weekend rides outside of the city. You just have to be conditioned for it just as Jill has to be conditioned to ride through deep snow 11 months per year. <BR/><BR/>I've been hit twice by cars, and I realize they are not my friends. But, I've learned to ride w/ them through the years, and I don't let them make me loathe my rides. You can find enjoyment in coasting beneath mile-high buildings, moving with and riding at the speed of the city, picking your lines just as you would on a technical trail, banking turns as if you were racing a crit, and just accepting it for what it is.<BR/><BR/>I'd rather be on my bike in the city than in my car. I'd rather ride beneath mountains towering over me, but when I ride through the city, I enjoy it just as much. Just wanted to share a different side of city riding.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-89956642770327000422009-01-23T09:12:00.000-07:002009-01-23T09:12:00.000-07:00Great race recap, thanks! Congrautlations Geoff!Ni...Great race recap, thanks! Congrautlations Geoff!<BR/><BR/>Nice to have a breath of tropical air on your blog Jill. Killer pics and commentary on your HI travels.<BR/><BR/>SURE BET: 2009 will be a year of huge accomplishments for Jill Homer and Geoff Roes.AucillaSinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085072007329506260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60629920306614626942009-01-23T07:17:00.000-07:002009-01-23T07:17:00.000-07:00I couldn't agree more strongly about urban cycling...I couldn't agree more strongly about urban cycling. The traffic scares me and the ambiance is unpleasant. Where I live, I have to worry about lions and hidden icy patches on the trails but I far prefer that to the city!<BR/><BR/>Glad Geoff's race was such a success!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-6361133444217519472009-01-23T01:47:00.000-07:002009-01-23T01:47:00.000-07:00Hey Jill nice pictures of Hawaii. I lived out ther...Hey Jill nice pictures of Hawaii. I lived out there for two years back in 1994-96. I don't think I would move back, but have been out to visit and Hawaii is always beautiful. <BR/><BR/>Can't beat the weather, although the cold winters are a nice lifestyle, too.ClearlyEnlight,https://www.blogger.com/profile/09923101507501834687noreply@blogger.com