tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post7156982848745117231..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: Let me learn from where I have beenJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-89191155516166698662019-06-18T16:57:43.189-06:002019-06-18T16:57:43.189-06:00I love this post, Jill, love how raw it is, how gr...I love this post, Jill, love how raw it is, how gritty. It truly captures all of the emotions of a long race, and how the mind breaks down with the body. I especially loved this line so, so much, since I am a huge introvert, and I must confess that I often do this, too: "an introvert trick to avoid having to talk directly to people who are busy talking to each other." And I loved that you cried in the port-a-potty, because I've done that, too, just sat there and had a good cry. It's very humbling to cry in a place where other people relieve themselves, isn't it? So proud of you for finishing, and for writing such an honest account. I'm kind of in awe of your determination and talents.Cinthia Ritchiehttp://www.cinthiaritchie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-48007476123993022392019-05-27T18:18:57.808-06:002019-05-27T18:18:57.808-06:00Outstanding quest there. What happened after? Than...Outstanding quest there. What happened after? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3675860583601720952019-05-27T06:57:59.882-06:002019-05-27T06:57:59.882-06:00Huge Congratulations Jill, you are so mentally tou...Huge Congratulations Jill, you are so mentally tough , I luv and reiterate what someone above said 'Be smug in your upper 1% of the world bracket :)' . Heal and fingers crossed no permanent annoyances from your injury. AK activehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02716606685099742969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35914384164221114682019-05-26T16:24:05.638-06:002019-05-26T16:24:05.638-06:00Congrats Jill! And Peaceful reflections in the aft...Congrats Jill! And Peaceful reflections in the aftermath.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698397470514452345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-61913010964632462212019-05-26T08:34:14.384-06:002019-05-26T08:34:14.384-06:00Funny! I was thinking more of just framing my perc...Funny! I was thinking more of just framing my perception as a "spectator" that "the glass is more than half full". Of course I see myself and my endeavors as more a "glass half empty" with my own Varuca Salt moments (I want a Ompa Lompa NOWWW!) :). But as time passes and I ponder, the realist in me sees that the glass is just bigger than it needs to be... .but the existentialist in me always wants to fill the bigger glass.... just a big ball of ying/yang I have inside :) and I'm OK with that.<br /><br />Jeff CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-34023992159506553102019-05-25T22:34:02.726-06:002019-05-25T22:34:02.726-06:00Wow! Great effort sticking it out Jill! While you ...Wow! Great effort sticking it out Jill! While you might not be a “runner”, one can’t doubt your mental toughness at not giving up.<br />All the trauma does make me wonder why you do it though. Do you get a sense of satisfaction afterward? If the answer to that question is anything but an emphatic YES, running might not be your thing. (Its definitely not mine) ;)<br />Again, well done though.<br />DaveFlyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-2164486763310214752019-05-25T11:14:20.063-06:002019-05-25T11:14:20.063-06:00Ha! I love all the calculations before the decisio...Ha! I love all the calculations before the decision to say congratulations! I was going to say congratulations as soon as I saw Jill finished on the "slogger track." But now...now I'm not sure if I should. Not if there's still some lingering boiled gut anger! Jill, buttercup sucker, I tentatively congratulate you on your win. ;-) (And, Beat, if you're reading this, I'll just risk an all-out congratulations!) Eric Troyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042714306773283606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78664409768748908902019-05-25T11:01:52.398-06:002019-05-25T11:01:52.398-06:00All I can say is WOW! That is one monster of a rac...All I can say is WOW! That is one monster of a race you finished. The way you persevered in the face of the demons (you so eloquently described in your post) is inspiring! It reminded me of all the times I struggled through endurance events (though nothing as crazy as a 100 mile run). Hope your body heals quickly and you don't beat yourself up about having an emotional tantrum. Everyone (that I know) who does crazy events like this has those moments. It's what makes us human. Best wishes! Keep your chin up! You accomplished something very, very few people ever will. ❤️Derron Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110756897965178486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-38697182810189872632019-05-25T07:06:04.450-06:002019-05-25T07:06:04.450-06:00The Holy Roller Coaster of long distance racing. I...The Holy Roller Coaster of long distance racing. It sounds like a microcosm of Life....the bipolar Happy/Sads, all that time alone with your thoughts, the unknowns, the endless questions and lack of answers beyond "time will tell, the literal and emotional ups and downs, successes and failures, the pain and suffering, the not giving in to the want of giving up, and so on. I hope that "time" will heal your legs and heal your seeming lack of perspective and joy at finishing a "monster" that 99% of us can't fathom attempting. Be smug in your upper 1% of the world bracket :)Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67037096507207089842019-05-25T06:21:41.812-06:002019-05-25T06:21:41.812-06:00So...a little more context I see. About half of th...So...a little more context I see. About half of the 100 miler field was DNF!! and there were 14 racers in your 20 min pace range! also there were 6 racers that finished after you! As I checked the "slogger tracker" (thanks Beat!) from time to time, you kept the gap between you and Beat at about 6 miles for about half the race. I think if you were to put your times into a gender/age/weight running calculator you'd see your giving the younger Jill a run for the money :) and a lot guys :) :) . Sorry to hear the "price" of the run but then again all us "not normal" people know this is coming but we always hope it won't.... I think this is part of being "crazy" definition. Lol. So I'm going to say congratulations on your WIN ...that's the only way I see it!<br /><br />Jeff CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-43631484090259607662019-05-24T18:26:16.139-06:002019-05-24T18:26:16.139-06:00Oh my, that sounds awful. I'm sure I would hav...Oh my, that sounds awful. I'm sure I would have had more than one meltdown. It is pretty badass to run that far, just remember that. I'm sitting here a week after my hike with an ice pack thinking some of the same thoughts.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166776565191771729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-87947622113339928052019-05-24T11:25:30.981-06:002019-05-24T11:25:30.981-06:00That sounds miserable. That said, it looks like a...That sounds miserable. That said, it looks like a beautiful run that I would consider if I hadn't already planned my retirement from longer-than-50k-runs.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.com