tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post4233981355060238500..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: AnxietyJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-64259482330047959802008-01-28T08:53:00.000-07:002008-01-28T08:53:00.000-07:00The top picture in this post looks like one heck o...The top picture in this post looks like one heck of a fun trail to be riding!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41584761319015676682008-01-25T18:08:00.000-07:002008-01-25T18:08:00.000-07:00Wow...amazing photos!!!!Wow...amazing photos!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-31312287254439224462008-01-25T07:31:00.000-07:002008-01-25T07:31:00.000-07:00Nice blog. I will keep reading. Please take the ti...Nice blog. I will keep reading. Please take the time to visit my blog about <A HREF="http://guitar-lesson-easy.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="FREE GUITAR LESSON">Free Guitar Lesson</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-65240107513871540982008-01-11T20:51:00.000-07:002008-01-11T20:51:00.000-07:00I have checked your blog every day as my family co...I have checked your blog every day as my family counts down the days to make the move to return as Juneauites. We can hardly wait, and although I know that days like today are few and far between; it is those days that make you appreciate all that rain for that magnificent display of evergreen and white! Good luck on your training:)Erin Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272796426443534501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41855561559708401612008-01-09T07:16:00.000-07:002008-01-09T07:16:00.000-07:00Hey Ultrarob, I have a friend that will be in the ...Hey Ultrarob, I have a friend that will be in the next RAAM. His name is Julian Sanz. He won the last "Le Tour Ultime" and his page is: www.juliansanz.com.es<BR/><BR/>Jill: we all will be with Geoff and you in our hearts there.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>Angel PasosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28234903981548550792008-01-09T02:39:00.000-07:002008-01-09T02:39:00.000-07:00Thank you everyone for the encouragement. It reall...Thank you everyone for the encouragement. It really means a lot.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-84966673075842447512008-01-08T21:18:00.000-07:002008-01-08T21:18:00.000-07:00Hi Jill:I've been following your blog for a little...Hi Jill:<BR/><BR/>I've been following your blog for a little while now. Almost always a good read. I cannot stand riding (I enjoy other sports in the snow) in the cold....so I simply read and look with amazement. :)<BR/><BR/>For what it's worth, I had a lot of these same feelings before entering the GDR last year. When the undertaking is so great it's hard not to. What did I find out? I was capable of more than I thought. I spent a lot of time in a year's worth of training conducting more mental exercise than physical most days. In the end, the race (my share of it anyhow) came down to that mental training.<BR/><BR/>Given how eloquent you are able to express youself on your blog, I have no doubt you are training yourself mentally much the same. You're a good thinker. And my bet...you're capable of more than you think. :) <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to following your continued progress...<BR/><BR/>MattMatt McFeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823547332817478623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-19246594850963533272008-01-08T21:04:00.000-07:002008-01-08T21:04:00.000-07:00Jill and Geoff, you worked and trained for years i...Jill and Geoff, you worked and trained for years in Alaska. Pushing the finish-lines always a little further back and I have no doubt in my mind that both of you fully understand what you are signed up for. Fear is healthy, positive stress! It will go away once the race starts....<BR/>And you guys will fight through !!!!VeloCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836521203444947951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78021574289261175542008-01-08T20:42:00.000-07:002008-01-08T20:42:00.000-07:00Reading this reminded me what I went through getti...Reading this reminded me what I went through getting to the start line of the Arrowhead 135. Even though I didn't finish, I've always considered it a victory just reaching the starting line. With temps nearing -30 it took a lot of emotional energy to get myself to the start line. But once I got rolling many of the fears disappeared. I kept thinking to myself, "I know how to do this, this is what I've been training for. All I have to do is do what I've been doing in training and just keep the pedals turning". It worked out fine, I made good decisions and had the experience to get me through. You'll do great once you are on your way. It's this time leading up to it that will drive you crazy.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41004738407985802932008-01-08T19:40:00.001-07:002008-01-08T19:40:00.001-07:00Jill, I think Ultrasport is like RAAM with carryin...Jill, I think Ultrasport is like RAAM with carrying your own stuff and the chance of freezing thrown in. I think I have a pretty good idea of how you're feeling. Once I rolled of the start line at RAAM I was so relieved. Sure I still had a few thousand miles to ride but that's what I had trained for. It's the planning, wondering what will happen, and waiting that causes the anxiety.UltraRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668877846125357272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9034524880517206212008-01-08T19:40:00.000-07:002008-01-08T19:40:00.000-07:00You're so cool! ;-)Happy New Year 2008!You're so cool! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year 2008!Bike Droolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472086220137681760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-38499511287959372642008-01-08T17:38:00.000-07:002008-01-08T17:38:00.000-07:00Jill, I have to agree with Eric from Utah. Fear no...Jill, I have to agree with Eric from Utah. Fear not only keeps you prepared, it keeps you alive. I really have a great respect for both you and Geoff. I wish both of you all the best. Fantastic blog and I will be sure to keep track.<BR/>Nigity - "Always keep a smile in your heart."<BR/><BR/>Bill - MNVitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-2364273595279585172008-01-08T17:28:00.000-07:002008-01-08T17:28:00.000-07:00I've been enjoying your blog, especially since I u...I've been enjoying your blog, especially since I used to live (briefly) in Juneau and because I am in awe of what you are accomplishing. But Angel's post struck a chord: "In extreme sports, if you have a problem in your mind, you have a problem with your life." But don't we always have problems??? Whether we've conquered our thinking or not... Accepting our limitations but still striving to be our best seems to be the name of the game of life. Be careful out there. It's no walk in the park. Death is just over the next hill or around the next corner. You are smart to respect that and fear it. We'll be pulling for you....JGPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-64262158421105182002008-01-08T14:48:00.000-07:002008-01-08T14:48:00.000-07:00Jill, you are an inspiration to me with your winte...Jill, you are an inspiration to me with your winter cycling. Even if you didn't enter this race you're still a leader. You'll do well in anything you try.<BR/><BR/>Joe from Eastern Canadajustridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862208532884527770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45226584767689769782008-01-08T14:22:00.000-07:002008-01-08T14:22:00.000-07:00Don´t worry. Always happen this when you start a n...Don´t worry. Always happen this when you start a new challenge. Try to maintain your mind clear and remember that, in extrem sports, if you have a problem in your mind, you have a problem with your life.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>AngelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63453013215248677382008-01-08T13:20:00.000-07:002008-01-08T13:20:00.000-07:00The first step is the hardest for any big race / a...The first step is the hardest for any big race / adventure.Roman Holidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036520235135827813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-271061279072904672008-01-08T10:39:00.000-07:002008-01-08T10:39:00.000-07:00Jill, don't forget: You won't be the only one out ...Jill, don't forget: You won't be the only one out there. It's not like you are entering the wilderness on your own. One great survival tactic is to buddy up. Prepare, but remember no man is an island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-59746971358972954492008-01-08T10:15:00.000-07:002008-01-08T10:15:00.000-07:00What an adventure! I agree that a little fear is h...What an adventure! I agree that a little fear is healthy and can keep you from making silly mistakes that overconfidence brings. You're getting yourself well prepared and I wish you much luck and fun.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13301533235218419365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3492557524016033072008-01-08T09:25:00.000-07:002008-01-08T09:25:00.000-07:00Fear is good. Mark Twain once said "Courage is re...Fear is good. Mark Twain once said "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear."<BR/>It's fear that keeps you prepared.<BR/><BR/>Besides - your fear is also being generated from just not feeling well. When you are healthy and strong the fear subsides - good to get the bugs out now.<BR/><BR/>Good luck - this is not a hill for a climber like you!<BR/><BR/>Eric from UTEric Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528599120639301770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49918329309553662112008-01-08T07:42:00.000-07:002008-01-08T07:42:00.000-07:00Remember that every journey begins with the first ...Remember that every journey begins with the first step, hard as it may be, you can do it. One of my favorite quotes from Zig Ziggler "If you aim for nothing, you'll hit it everytime." So aim high. Much luck to you. SteveUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981314837378331056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-54141668075965289792008-01-08T06:36:00.000-07:002008-01-08T06:36:00.000-07:00Great pics as always. It is good that you have a ...Great pics as always. It is good that you have a little fear. I think it keeps you wary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com