tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post5899416481335489637..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Limpy-KJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67784241586262892982016-03-05T06:07:26.739-07:002016-03-05T06:07:26.739-07:00I really loved reading your blog. It was very well...I really loved reading your blog. It was very well authored and easy to undertand. Unlike additional blogs I have read which are really not tht good. I also found your posts very interesting. In fact after reading, I had to go show it to my friend and he ejoyed it as well! <a href="http://www.fearlesspursuits.com/" rel="nofollow">how to be happy</a><br />Roman lesnarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036851073128899830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-43801089990142115682013-07-05T18:00:41.373-06:002013-07-05T18:00:41.373-06:00Thanks Karen. I don't disagree with you. It...Thanks Karen. I don't disagree with you. It's funny because I was chatting extensively about this issue with Amy's sister while we were crewing for her at Western States. As it turns out, Amy takes a lot of trail diggers — she actually had her doctor lecture her about the frequency with which she breaks fingers. She took two falls in the early miles and WS and arrived at mile 30 with bloody knees and elbows. And Amy is fast — ran a 7:19 min-mile average in the 100K Worlds. I know I couldn't hold that pace for 5K, and it's doubly impressive what she's managed to do with her own awkward body. :-) That said, no speedwork for me until after I've (hopefully) survived my hiking races in August/September. But, like I said, I don't disagree that focused running exercises help foster better habits. Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45762419584418238582013-07-05T16:36:05.428-06:002013-07-05T16:36:05.428-06:00I bet you'll shoot this down because it isn...I bet you'll shoot this down because it isn't your thing, but I've found the most improvement in my form through speed training. One can't run at top speed with poor form, so it forces you to learn what that is. It doesn't have to be done in any formal way, just pick it up really fast on a flat trail where you don't stand much chance of tripping. <br /><br />And when you're fatigued in a race, that's when you have to actively think about your form and picking up your feet. Not much way around that one.<br /><br />Heal up soon!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-15541478199349288982013-06-26T14:52:47.175-06:002013-06-26T14:52:47.175-06:00Jan — Wow, that's hardcore. Her injuries sound...Jan — Wow, that's hardcore. Her injuries sound significantly more painful than mine. I hope she heals up soon! Marketa has my respect; I have turned around from training runs and bike rides for *much* less than that. <br /><br />Matt — lots of Tour Divide following this year. I'm covering it for my halfpastdone.com blog and the response has been great so far. I'm even getting significantly more ad clicks so my obsessive race tracking can be filed away as work. <br /><br />Danni — You mean 50-mile trail races don't count as running/exercising? I'm effectively on that boat right now — weekend races with not much in between. I feel like I've been sick and/or injured since the week before Bryce, so a month ago. But thanks. I highly doubt you are getting fat. ;-) Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-84976068869458595702013-06-26T08:55:52.483-06:002013-06-26T08:55:52.483-06:00At least you've been running/exercising. I...At least you've been running/exercising. I've just been getting fat. That will eventually require knee replacements. Yours will heal :-)Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-12747810141444833522013-06-26T06:34:59.562-06:002013-06-26T06:34:59.562-06:00Ahhh Jill...personal growth is over-rated (says th...Ahhh Jill...personal growth is over-rated (says the pathetic guy who pretty much never pushes his boundaries).<br /><br />Are you tracking the Tour Divide this year? I was up in Davis for LIVESTRONG (with Fatty) over the weekend, and when I left Craig Stappler was in the lead...just checked back in and he's scratched, Mike Hall is the new leader and he's already in New Mexico! This race is SO awesome..(speaking of pushing boundaries...WOW!) <br /><br />I only started following this race when you did it. What an event! HUGE props to ANYBODY who even lines up at the start...it's certainly way beyond my pain thresh-hold! You all are a rare breed for sure!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-6822980978313898192013-06-25T23:01:10.708-06:002013-06-25T23:01:10.708-06:00Last week, my wife took a nasty fall on her run ar...Last week, my wife took a nasty fall on her run around the neighborhood. It happened a mile and half from our apartment on her way to a 10 mile run, which is about half streets and half technical trails. The result: one knee the color and size of an eggplant, one bruised elbow and probably two broken ribs. She was so stunned that it took her a while to scramble off the ground, few people even stopped in their cars to ask if she was ok. She texted me that instead of turning back and returning home, she finished the run since Jill would have done the same. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059137901941493531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-43860185639114139032013-06-25T12:41:58.462-06:002013-06-25T12:41:58.462-06:00Will – I thought PTL would be a good fit for me pr...Will – I thought PTL would be a good fit for me precisely because I'm a decent hiker even though I'm an awkward runner. I do steep climbs well and I can slog out a lot of long hours. I'd love to engage in more specific training but it's hard to come by here in the Bay area. I do incorporate the steeper trails close by, such as the Black Mountain Trail, into my training. I'm hoping to do some weekend mountain training in July.<br /><br />Jerry — no doctor yet. I was going to give it at least a few more days. I've knocked my knee plenty of times in bike crashes, so I have a sense of what is "normal" and what is "concerning." This feels normal, although annoying. I've been on the couch for three days now. Going to try some gentle spinning on the bike today. <br /><br />Matt — you bring up good points I intended to address in a blog post at some point. Why do I run? Because it's very hard for me, and yet it's attainable. Also, I had plenty of tough stretches during my Juneau days. It was certainly not all smiles and rainbows. Getting through the hard days is what makes the good days all the more satisfying. <br /><br />As for the long-term consequences of running — I have *always* been accident prone. Back when I lived in Idaho Falls, my co-workers gave me the nickname "Gimpy McStiff" because I frequently returned from my weekend with some kind of limp. And that was before started engaging in endurance cycling or running. Alaska was kind to me in this regard because it's snow-covered in the winter, mulchy and mossy in the summer, and my falls were much more forgiving. Living back down here in the land of loose dirt and rocks, I'm probably doomed to frequent higher-consequence crashes no matter what activity I engage in. <br /><br />Also, my cycling-only days were often shadowed by chronic knee pain that had been a problem ever since my cross-country bike tour, when I was 24 years old. Look at any Alaska-era photo (at least the ones where I'm not wrapped in six layers of clothing), and I'm probably wearing a knee brace. Running has dramatically improved my knee health, I believe because I'm more naturally building strength in my quad muscles. And although I love the motion of cycling so much that I can be happy on a stationary bike, also believe cycling is limiting. There are a lot of places wheels can't go that feet can. The entirety of the undoubtably gorgeous and compelling PTL route comes to mind. <br /><br />But yes, there's still a good chance that I'm going to plan some kind of bike tour for summer 2014 rather than a big running goal. 2013 was supposed to be a summer to push some boundaries. I'm definitely pushing them. These last few weeks have been all about admitting how much it hurts. Personal growth often does. :-) Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63345543360835629082013-06-25T11:51:10.838-06:002013-06-25T11:51:10.838-06:00I'm just going to toss this out there..(don...I'm just going to toss this out there..(don't be angry people, PLEASE!)...but as a LONG time reader (since Juneau), I can recall the days when you wrote nearly every day about your cycling, and how happy you were nearly ALL the time, even on the hard days. And now that you have picked up this NEED to become a runner (or prove to yourself that you can maybe?), well...sadly, it just seems you have one issue after another (for a variety of reasons). <br /><br />I'm just going to toss this out there (and I'll prob have to take a hiatus from commenting here from the backlash)...but maybe, just MAYBE, running isn't your thing and never will be? <br /><br />There are things that happen to us (ie: things we do to ourselves, as in INJURIES) in our lives that cause long-term-damage, and you don't always recognize them at the time. Sadly, I have some regrets for my stubbornness years back, and I suffer daily for it, wishing I could hit the "redo" button. <br /><br />Maybe I just miss all the cycling posts, as you are obviously SO happy in that area of sports (and you are SO awesome at it btw...think of the TD and ITI among others). The long grueling cycling events just seem to be your "thing". Just my 2 cents worth...I'll go hide now.<br /><br />Heal fast Jill! (and keep the rubber side down, PLEASE!... whether that means bike tires or running shoes).Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-46841853183922235782013-06-25T09:58:11.972-06:002013-06-25T09:58:11.972-06:00Obviously finishing the race is more important to ...Obviously finishing the race is more important to you than you are willing to admit. Have had a doctor look at it?Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-68575966276332586552013-06-25T07:52:22.668-06:002013-06-25T07:52:22.668-06:00"Pulling a Homer" will involve a new men..."Pulling a Homer" will involve a new mental picture for me now. No more fat, balding, donut eating yellow guy. Replace with gimpy, hobbling, but otherwise uber- determined woman! <br />Take care in the lead up to PTL. Confidence or not, it will be an awesome experience. Though, selfishly, I am looking forward to a return to the MTB. ;)Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-42340431426050858372013-06-25T06:42:01.366-06:002013-06-25T06:42:01.366-06:00PTL? Wow...I hope you are working on your climbing...PTL? Wow...I hope you are working on your climbing and hiking! pulling a homer is all part of the ultra experience. Hope you get well soon. Nice race report. thanks for sharing. Will Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-13559710618134025762013-06-25T05:52:20.071-06:002013-06-25T05:52:20.071-06:00You rock, period, and are so inspiring to me, espe...You rock, period, and are so inspiring to me, especially the part about dealing with pain. Selfishly, I do hope you go back to biking. I printed all of your Alaska bike and have read them many times. Cycling is much better for you than running. I was a fast runner, but I disliked it intensely. Have you ever considered a triathlon?<br />Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-4169708342803330122013-06-25T05:40:58.551-06:002013-06-25T05:40:58.551-06:00As you may know, I've been running for decades...As you may know, I've been running for decades yet I fell last year on a trail. the aftermath of that still haunts me with mysterious pain. I guess the only thing I would say is, you want to be active forever and sometimes that means giving up short term goals to keep your eye on that prize. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166776565191771729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-11044100950355408792013-06-25T04:41:26.974-06:002013-06-25T04:41:26.974-06:00As much as I have been a proponent of the bike tou...As much as I have been a proponent of the bike touring/travel writing aspect, don't get too down on yourself. If it was easy, everybody would do it. <br />Get some rest, recovery, and regroup. Assess what your true motives are. Everybody goes through this at some point. I recently asked myself similar questions while engaging in a Strava challenge. "what is the point of chasing Internet glory"? Putting my head down, chasing miles, not seeing the sights....WTF?! <br />You'll be fine. I think. ✌z-manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09572343329703287829noreply@blogger.com