tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post7026521510495051517..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Hardrock from the sidelinesJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-15262338611086432952012-07-18T21:02:48.054-06:002012-07-18T21:02:48.054-06:00Sorry, Jill, I have to respond to the idiot above:...Sorry, Jill, I have to respond to the idiot above:<br /><br />OMG, don't read blog posts if you don't want to be exposed to words you might not like. Who do you think you are to try an censor another person's writing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77999212842161377112012-07-18T12:32:06.287-06:002012-07-18T12:32:06.287-06:00SLG — I think Beat was going to respond to your co...SLG — I think Beat was going to respond to your comment, but he also didn't want to butt in during the middle of my "story." Ha ha. But from an observer's perspective, I definitely think it's a heaven and hell, love and hate kind of passion. The terrain is just so tough. I felt nicely exhausted after the simple 15-mile segments I tried (and since out-and-back, really only saw 15 miles total of the course.) I have a hard time fathoming 100 miles of it. Also, in my opinion, it's not a trail run — it's mountaineering. Albeit "easy" mountaineering, but most certainly a different beast than most trail ultras in the United States. So it's a huge challenge, which is both the appeal and the source of torture.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-769081598257676232012-07-17T20:51:15.590-06:002012-07-17T20:51:15.590-06:00Just saw the results! But I probably shouldn't...Just saw the results! But I probably shouldn't give anything away :).sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-80381768184211274842012-07-17T20:45:53.623-06:002012-07-17T20:45:53.623-06:00Jill- I totally agree with your decision to leave ...Jill- I totally agree with your decision to leave the profanity in the quotes. Do we need to "bleep" out words in blogs written for adults? Of course, I live (mostly) in Denmark where "fuck" is said all of the time on tv and radio :), so I lack the classic American (holier than thou) view.<br /><br />What I really wanted to say is thanks, Jill, for these gorgeous pictures and description of the race. I can't help but wondering why it is the participants find it the race so terrible. Sure, I understand it is difficult, but why would so many people do it if it were just pure torture? Totally looks appealing if you ask me!sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-20919868807957444962012-07-17T19:27:32.765-06:002012-07-17T19:27:32.765-06:00Tim — I keep my blog generally PG-rated as a rule,...Tim — I keep my blog generally PG-rated as a rule, but when I chose to quote people (or myself), I write what they said. I view that as a matter of journalistic integrity, not to sugar-coat true words. If you disagree with this, you are of course welcome not to read.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-27525590066267658452012-07-17T19:09:28.773-06:002012-07-17T19:09:28.773-06:00Suggestion & major request: leave profanity ou...Suggestion & major request: leave profanity out of your writings. Yes, to some it is an everyday way of life, but to some we find it offensive and unprofessional. Your writings are a 5-star already, minus the distance choice of words.TimInTroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-87743726050759741482012-07-17T15:50:26.785-06:002012-07-17T15:50:26.785-06:00Love the San Juan's - they keep you honestLove the San Juan's - they keep you honestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63697880111353474242012-07-17T10:38:57.303-06:002012-07-17T10:38:57.303-06:00The San Juans really are pretty special. I too hav...The San Juans really are pretty special. I too have mixed feelings about ever personally enrolling in the Hardrock 100, but I still have an interest in a self-supported "fastpack" effort on that course. It's really an intriguing route.<br /><br />I used to be more of an apologist about my addiction to endurance efforts, but I'm becoming less so as time goes on and my life philosophy continues to evolve. Although suffering is almost inevitable for most people who push these extremes, that is far from the reason for seeking these experiences. It's not about the suffering, but the physical and mental strength and enlightenment that manifests amid the suffering. I don't agree with the common argument that just because there is "real" suffering in the world, that the rest of us who were fortunate enough to be born into comfortable lives should sit back and wither away in our own contentedness. <br /><br />No matter our backgrounds, we're all on this planet just trying to find the most enjoyable and/or meaningful ways to survive. And I appreciate that we all have our different views on what makes us feel the most alive. This is mine.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-90089073789887805942012-07-17T09:59:02.213-06:002012-07-17T09:59:02.213-06:00Hmmm. Still not quite appealling to me. Maybe ba...Hmmm. Still not quite appealling to me. Maybe backpacking.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9279452631351415742012-07-17T07:07:47.492-06:002012-07-17T07:07:47.492-06:00The San Juans, our backyard playground, are pretty...The San Juans, our backyard playground, are pretty special this time of year, huh?Durango Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-52216498729876376162012-07-17T06:30:02.052-06:002012-07-17T06:30:02.052-06:00I've had enough suffering in my life to even w...I've had enough suffering in my life to even want to get close to this, but it is fascinating to glimpse motivations that are completely foreign to me.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166776565191771729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-61455951479255920522012-07-17T03:44:12.821-06:002012-07-17T03:44:12.821-06:00This actually sounds divine. One of my dreams is t...This actually sounds divine. One of my dreams is to go on a hike of the Presidential range in NH before I die - I really want to go with the kids when they're older...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com