tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post7446816316060644961..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: Letting goJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77090931878625733522015-06-06T11:01:42.265-06:002015-06-06T11:01:42.265-06:00Great post and good mantra, Jill. But, gosh, you r...Great post and good mantra, Jill. But, gosh, you really shouldn't spray paint it on rocks like that! Eric Troyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342463754019007582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28260585418956756082015-06-05T19:24:14.576-06:002015-06-05T19:24:14.576-06:00Adventure! Adventure! ADVENTUUUUUURE! (I'm s...Adventure! Adventure! ADVENTUUUUUURE! (I'm shouting it. Any Yay! Jills coming to Banff for a visit!)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-83031243637260571142015-06-05T05:02:08.070-06:002015-06-05T05:02:08.070-06:00WAHOO!! Enjoy the full expression of your filthy s...WAHOO!! Enjoy the full expression of your filthy stanky Big-Gulp-guzzling endurance Beast. So stoked for you n Beat hitting seriously gnar adventures on opposite sides of the planet together ? :)<br />Have a blast Jill - will be thinking of you both and sending the good vibes.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11947184623692247805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-10157245228761256502015-06-04T14:28:27.060-06:002015-06-04T14:28:27.060-06:00Hmm, blogger profile diabled apparently. It's...Hmm, blogger profile diabled apparently. It's Yukon Jenn ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-31223670477448760052015-06-04T13:44:31.817-06:002015-06-04T13:44:31.817-06:00You are amazing Jill! Let go and go fast!You are amazing Jill! Let go and go fast!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870660169090760849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76764175427475345132015-06-04T10:27:28.308-06:002015-06-04T10:27:28.308-06:00The last two sentences of the first paragraph are ...The last two sentences of the first paragraph are quite evocative. Peace on your journey.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698397470514452345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85717599535310257602015-06-04T06:36:26.837-06:002015-06-04T06:36:26.837-06:00Good luck Jill! Be brave, be strong is still my f...Good luck Jill! Be brave, be strong is still my favorite adventure book, ever. And I've read many. Actually, maybe I should have spent more time training than reading so I that I could be heading towards Calgary as well - instead of being relegated to watching blue dots. ;-) I''ll be curious to read whether and how the much larger field has changed the character of the race. Have a great race, stay brave, stay strong, and let go!Clemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623943348859522332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-4508234781049371392015-06-03T17:10:48.176-06:002015-06-03T17:10:48.176-06:00We ran into Tracy Burge at the top of Wilder Ranch...We ran into Tracy Burge at the top of Wilder Ranch (Santa Cruz) this past Saturday! We were admiring her incredible bikepacking rig, and also just chatting in general. I asked and she said she has met you! She also told us that she was going up for the GDR, but likely won't be doing the "Grand Depart", just doing her own thing...she was awesome! Can't wait to follow ALL of you...and GO JILL!!! I'll be rooting for you all the way! Love it that you're doing this again...I like to peek at the Tracker board every few hours every day and see who's where and how fast they're moving, and then TRY to imagine what it's like out there (which is impossible for me but I try). Be safe and kick some trail-butt!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35129899952012227582015-06-03T15:38:27.850-06:002015-06-03T15:38:27.850-06:00Alice Drobna is going for the Triple crown this ye...Alice Drobna is going for the Triple crown this year, having just established a new women's record on the AZTAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059137901941493531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-81288057206678157152015-06-03T01:07:17.027-06:002015-06-03T01:07:17.027-06:00Here's a list of some of the women racing and ...Here's a list of some of the women racing and their finish goals from a cursory glance at the spreadsheet. I didn't see Alice on there, and I'm guessing there are more who aren't on there. I'll add whatever information I find about the women's field to my race resources post before the start. <br /><br />Bethany Dunne, rookie, 20 days<br />Michelle DuLieu, veteran, 20 days. Couldn't find previous finish times.<br />Lindsay Shepard, veteran, 20 days. Previous finish 2014, 30:17:19.<br />Eleanor McDonough, rookie, 22 days<br />Sarah Dallman, veteran, won in 2013 in 22 days, 19 hours<br />Rudiger Muller, returning after a DNF, 23 days<br />Jennifer Marsh, rookie, 23 days.<br />Hannah Dhonau, rookie, 25 days<br />Lynne Slivovsky, rookie, 25 days<br />Markéta Marvanová (another Czech chick!), rookie, 25 days<br />Rosemary Lee, rookie, 27 days<br />Sarah Jansen, rookie, 30 days<br />Lisa Downing, rookie, 30 days<br />Tracy Burge, veteran, 40 days. I met her on Boreas Pass during the 2012 Divide. Beat and I happened to be in Frisco while he was training for the Hardrock 100. I think her 2012 finish was around 50 days. <br />Carolyn McClintock, rookie, 40 days.<br /><br />Megan Dunn is a woman from Canmore who was going to race this year, but sprained or tore her LCL in a fall — very similar to an injury I sustained last year during the Tor des Geants. I feel for her. <br /><br />And then there's Lael Wilcox from Alaska who is going to destroy all of us handily. She's a natural athlete (fast marathoner) who has been training for years by bicycle touring all over the world. She rode the 2,100 miles from Anchorage to Banff in 19 days, winning the crown for longest bike commute to the start of the Tour Divide. Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-40161876914037491872015-06-03T00:26:50.925-06:002015-06-03T00:26:50.925-06:00The math is not in my favor with Eszter's reco...The math is not in my favor with Eszter's record. I'm fairly generously giving myself a moving average of 9mph, based on my 2009 pace and recent training. Also, these days it's a gamble to presume that fire detours in Colorado or New Mexico aren't going to derail anyone's record attempt. The record is a cool (unattainable) idea, but I'd rather race myself and the route of 2015. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to meet the female contingency this year. Is Alice one who raced before? Besides Eszter, I don't think a woman has finished faster than 22 days, so I'm excited for a strong field to supply motivation. <br /><br />I'll know within the first few days if I have a possible ~20-day in me ... after that, a whole lot has to go right. :) Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-32907136519825064802015-06-03T00:09:09.482-06:002015-06-03T00:09:09.482-06:00I started following blogs back in 2008 or 2009 and...I started following blogs back in 2008 or 2009 and I soon stumbled across yours. All of that Alaskan scenery and mountainbiking lured me in..... then I read about the Tour Divide. I was hooked instantly and yes, it IS all your fault. ;)<br />See you in Banff!<br />DvaeFlyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3765018597706843492015-06-02T21:38:00.974-06:002015-06-02T21:38:00.974-06:00A 20 days goal could also mean a sub-19:03:35 time...A 20 days goal could also mean a sub-19:03:35 time if all goes well and with a dose of luck? Watch out for Alice Drobna, Czech chicks kick ass as much as Czech dudes do!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059137901941493531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-40641458791839972552015-06-02T18:46:56.491-06:002015-06-02T18:46:56.491-06:00Whooo Hoooo! I wondered if you would ever do it a...Whooo Hoooo! I wondered if you would ever do it again. It seemed to be a pivotal race for you. It will be fun to follow you again.Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-87418244230453005892015-06-02T15:18:37.103-06:002015-06-02T15:18:37.103-06:00Your first tour divide is where I discovered your ...Your first tour divide is where I discovered your blog and amazing exploits. I'm not letting go.<br />Have a blast. keep safe.<br />Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-71011431944712456112015-06-02T13:05:12.769-06:002015-06-02T13:05:12.769-06:00Awesome! Can't wait to follow your blue dot as...Awesome! Can't wait to follow your blue dot as it makes it way down the divide for a 20 day finish. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381730048262634465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73272237786392733782015-06-02T10:29:05.961-06:002015-06-02T10:29:05.961-06:00I can understand why racing is a contemptible conc...I can understand why racing is a contemptible concept to people, especially in the context of an enjoyable and beautiful bicycle touring route. But I value the parameters of the "clock." Outwardly they seem oppressive, but inwardly, they're valuable tools against fear and complacency. I'm keeping my 20-day goal close to my heart, but if I blow it early, I wouldn't quit over that. Ultimately it's arbitrary and meaningless, and I know that. Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63207735771128048292015-06-02T09:46:45.648-06:002015-06-02T09:46:45.648-06:00I'm so excited for you...and, selfishly, for m...I'm so excited for you...and, selfishly, for myself - I loved Be Brave Be Strong, and I can't wait to follow another one of your journeys.Ingunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673263715080884591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76307821100091017322015-06-02T09:06:32.755-06:002015-06-02T09:06:32.755-06:00Fantastic Jill ! I was waiting for you decision on...Fantastic Jill ! I was waiting for you decision on this . I just loved "Be Brave Be Strong " Trevorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606892758773557591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-51762458756971462422015-06-02T08:59:11.846-06:002015-06-02T08:59:11.846-06:00I'm so excited that you're going back. I c...I'm so excited that you're going back. I can't wait to live it through your words.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-17854631450258951042015-06-02T08:14:09.889-06:002015-06-02T08:14:09.889-06:00This is great news for your readers! Looking forwa...This is great news for your readers! Looking forward to the reports and sequel - "Be Brave and Strong, Rinse and Repeat".AucillaSinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085072007329506260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73830721069240606822015-06-02T07:02:01.346-06:002015-06-02T07:02:01.346-06:00I echo the above, just enjoy it and let others wor...I echo the above, just enjoy it and let others worry about the clock, you have been there and done that. I hope we can follow you via a gps link. GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047342243577979820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-18169219383375687332015-06-02T04:38:52.768-06:002015-06-02T04:38:52.768-06:00Let go of the fact than it's a race. Ride it o...Let go of the fact than it's a race. Ride it one pedal stroke at a time, drink every bit of it in and frankly, f#%& the clock. With that kind of mindfulness you'll float down the trail. Best of luck! z-manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09572343329703287829noreply@blogger.com