tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post8739007592179717408..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: FrostbiteJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-72010687368344940432009-03-16T18:15:00.000-06:002009-03-16T18:15:00.000-06:00Glad to hear you will be recovering from the frost...Glad to hear you will be recovering from the frostbite without any lasting effect. One time while road cycling in winter at 25F I got minor frostbite of my lungs. Ouch! For the next three days every breath was high pain. But ceasing to breathe while it healed didn't seem like a viable alternative. Some of the things we learn from experience we would rather not know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45372288347363171872009-03-13T15:33:00.000-06:002009-03-13T15:33:00.000-06:00Jill,like many of your silent readers and admirers...Jill,<BR/><BR/>like many of your silent readers and admirers I wished you luck and success for your ride. So I can only share your worry and disappointment about this early end and the serious harm on your feet. I wish you a fast recovery both in health and mind. Who knows what´s this good for. For me it is still unbelievable to ride a bike below minus 10°.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-50766048362196019702009-03-07T14:38:00.000-07:002009-03-07T14:38:00.000-07:00I've seen numerous cases of frostbite here in the ...I've seen numerous cases of frostbite here in the Interior. A young healthy person, like yourself, will spring back from a cold weather injury.<BR/><BR/>This is a good example of an experianced individual with good equipment can still be vulnerable.<BR/><BR/>I love your writing and believe you could still spin a book out of your latest adventure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-55619657130474980342009-03-05T20:29:00.001-07:002009-03-05T20:29:00.001-07:00JIll. loved reading your adventures. So very sorry...JIll. loved reading your adventures. So very sorry that your toes and foot are in that condition-even more sorry you have to feel the pain of leaving the event. I was so happy that you met my good friend, Catherine. I know she;ll tell me how wonderful you are. Hang in there. I've have frost bite on my toes and feet and the pain is unimaginable. Take really good care of them. You need them. Keep on writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-40138569276595278352009-03-05T20:29:00.000-07:002009-03-05T20:29:00.000-07:00JIll. loved reading your adventures. So very sorry...JIll. loved reading your adventures. So very sorry that your toes and foot are in that condition-even more sorry you have to feel the pain of leaving the event. I was so happy that you met my good friend, Catherine. I know she;ll tell me how wonderful you are. Hang in there. I've have frost bite on my toes and feet and the pain is unimaginable. Take really good care of them. You need them. Keep on writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76084921126520302682009-03-05T15:10:00.000-07:002009-03-05T15:10:00.000-07:00How did I miss this post? Wow! Those look so bad! ...How did I miss this post? Wow! Those look so bad! You are so persistent!Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-81614172107293043892009-03-05T13:21:00.000-07:002009-03-05T13:21:00.000-07:00Ciao Jill,Hope you'll get well soon, so I'll keep ...Ciao Jill,<BR/><BR/>Hope you'll get well soon, so I'll keep on dreaming of Alaska reading your blog.<BR/><BR/>GiacomoGiacomo (Jack)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04568327451415928680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49503894688207946192009-03-05T10:18:00.000-07:002009-03-05T10:18:00.000-07:00Hi Jill,Just think what your TOES look like ....an...Hi Jill,<BR/><BR/>Just think what your TOES look like ....and visualize last year my FACE looked like that!! Things could have been worse. I kept all my facial parts and you will keep all your toes. Just take very good care of them and follow through with all the recommendations.<BR/>Anne Ver HoefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-11154670889723878102009-03-05T08:09:00.000-07:002009-03-05T08:09:00.000-07:00Wow, Jill you have come so far from the young woma...Wow, Jill you have come so far from the young woman I met in college that was so timid and often run by fear! Congratulations on so fully conquering your fears and accomplishing so much in this crazy field of endurance snow biking. Best of luck in your recovery!<BR/><BR/>Chris WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28585302284524932552009-03-05T05:52:00.000-07:002009-03-05T05:52:00.000-07:00You're an inspiration to us all to live life to th...You're an inspiration to us all to live life to the fullest. I'm very thankful you're alive and get to keep all your body parts! Godspeed.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13301533235218419365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-47785540021950534002009-03-05T01:00:00.000-07:002009-03-05T01:00:00.000-07:00Hey Jill,Sick plot twist. Can't wait for the reso...Hey Jill,<BR/>Sick plot twist. Can't wait for the resolution. But don't rush it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-11664608959212999692009-03-04T22:24:00.000-07:002009-03-04T22:24:00.000-07:00Hi Jill,You are an absolutely fantastic cyclist, u...Hi Jill,<BR/><BR/>You are an absolutely fantastic cyclist, ultra-tough rider and one very nice woman. I read your story with great interest, of course. I'm glad to hear you will keep your toes..and having been in a similar situation, I think I can advise that you will get over the feeling of disappointment. Remember, your friends feel disappointment FOR you but not IN you. We love and support you. My journey is also over again, this year on the ITI. I'll get over it and heal up, too. There are more adventures out there...heal up and go get 'em.<BR/>Anne Ver HoefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-8594112452095499832009-03-04T21:25:00.000-07:002009-03-04T21:25:00.000-07:00well, you let me down.my bookie is looking for me ...well, you let me down.<BR/><BR/>my bookie is looking for me now..chump nerdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00294377691221249223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76390495625081722462009-03-04T19:36:00.000-07:002009-03-04T19:36:00.000-07:00Jill,I am so greatful you are OK and will be able ...Jill,<BR/><BR/>I am so greatful you are OK and will be able to write of your adventures again one day. Best wishes to you and Geoff on a speedy recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-68220215844315725772009-03-04T17:54:00.000-07:002009-03-04T17:54:00.000-07:00Although Geoff's and your participation in this ev...Although Geoff's and your participation in this event did not go as planned, both of you displayed a stout-hearted effort.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170557109734841465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-44179538765062178812009-03-04T17:50:00.000-07:002009-03-04T17:50:00.000-07:00like bizyah said..."there's no shame in pulling ou...like bizyah said..."there's no shame in pulling out."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3642893346630572582009-03-04T17:38:00.000-07:002009-03-04T17:38:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear about your journeys early end but I'...Sorry to hear about your journeys early end but I'm glad nothing to life altering happened.<BR/><BR/>I'm about half way through your book and have to say I have read many on ultras (cycling, running, adventure racing ) and can tell you yours is one of the best . I plan on buying a few more copies for friends as I'm sure they will enjoy your writing style and non-ego base view.<BR/><BR/>Keep on living as you see fit and I look forward to your future books.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Dallas " I see a pugsley in my near future." SigurdurAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-52547069613972046502009-03-04T17:18:00.000-07:002009-03-04T17:18:00.000-07:00John in Kansas said:" I also suspect that this inj...John in Kansas said:<BR/><BR/>" I also suspect that this injury will bring you into contact with folks you may have not otherwise known."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Yeah, like ER doctors, nurses, frostbite specialists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists. Falling into the drink is a helluva way to expand your circle of aquaintances !. <BR/><BR/>While you're laying around waiting for your foot to heal you'll have plenty of time to think...like how do seals and polar bears keep from getting frostbite ?.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-52977013608764291832009-03-04T16:46:00.000-07:002009-03-04T16:46:00.000-07:00Jill,I've been lurking your blog (and Geoff's) for...Jill,<BR/><BR/>I've been lurking your blog (and Geoff's) for some time, and was following your progress with great interest. I'm saddened that your adventure was cut short, but more than grateful that you are both ok. Thanks for all the inspiration (and the truly wonderful writing). Quick recovery to you both. (Hope to see you here in UT for Wasatch ;).<BR/><BR/>--Lloyd in SandyLloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223454551902284973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37870529328532624832009-03-04T16:45:00.000-07:002009-03-04T16:45:00.000-07:00I'm the guy in the Salt Lake ICU that my girlfrien...I'm the guy in the Salt Lake ICU that my girlfriend Lori B mentioned in an earlier comment -- you made all of the important right decisions. We all do things on the trail that we wish we hadn't. That's not a mistake, that's life. <BR/><BR/>All in all, continuing to walk and ride may have been the smartest thing you did. As soon as those wet feet hit the air, you were going to be in trouble. If you couldn't get them rewarmed or if you couldn't get your frozen boot back on the situation would have significantly elevated in severity. <BR/><BR/>Deciding to pull out of the race is also in the running for best decision you could make. You're not talking about a race with aid stations every 5k. The racing gods do not take kindly to racers who don't respect the challenge before them. Once you head out that door there's no turning back. As someone dealing with much more severe frostbite, I can assure you that it's not worth it. I've gotten lucky and will be keeping all of my toes. Before the special treatment they use here in Salt Lake, I was looking at a mid-foot amputation and the loss of all 10 toes. <BR/><BR/>There's no shame in pulling out when you did, or in any of the decisions you made. I just wish you luck in finding a strategy to keep your toes warm in the future so that you can continue to participate in these races. The biggest challenge for both of us is likely in finding how far we can go in the cold without putting our feet at further risk. With frostbite, you only get lucky once. The second time the cold plays for keeps.bizyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732301830335050681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-14891687370865229562009-03-04T15:37:00.000-07:002009-03-04T15:37:00.000-07:00Jill I hope you and Geoff get well real soon. As o...Jill I hope you and Geoff get well real soon. As one of your readers has already put it. You are an inspiration to all of us who read your blog. Take care.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454115289476826946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-91006529581652679542009-03-04T15:07:00.000-07:002009-03-04T15:07:00.000-07:00We all learn from our mistakes. You will be better...We all learn from our mistakes. You will be better for it in your next adventure. I hope you have a fast recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5312800742369105612009-03-04T14:28:00.000-07:002009-03-04T14:28:00.000-07:00Jill,I will never again complain about cold feet. ...Jill,<BR/><BR/>I will never again complain about cold feet. Ever. :)<BR/>I have been enjoying your stories and pictures for <I>years</I> now, and hope that you'll still write despite your injury. <BR/><BR/>I have a feeling this is just another chapter for you...just don't beat yourself up too badly. I also suspect that this injury will bring you into contact with folks you may have not otherwise known. <BR/><BR/>Ok...now I'll put down my $1.89 crystal ball.<BR/><BR/>Kindest regards & take care,<BR/><BR/>John in Kansas CityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35388691788228118762009-03-04T13:51:00.000-07:002009-03-04T13:51:00.000-07:00All the best for a speedy recovery.All the best for a speedy recovery.Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05226053638415425937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-43497671477937578372009-03-04T13:43:00.000-07:002009-03-04T13:43:00.000-07:00Your feet are cute ;-)Your feet are cute ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com