tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post9182984009040869686..comments2024-02-27T00:16:46.412-08:00Comments on Daily Adventures: Thank You, Robert and LindaGretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-45874913354903962142012-01-09T14:10:49.225-08:002012-01-09T14:10:49.225-08:00This is so, so sad.This is so, so sad.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-64833607137470814252012-01-08T07:52:15.652-08:002012-01-08T07:52:15.652-08:00I signed up for the WDW marathon and then started ...I signed up for the WDW marathon and then started running with 9 months to go. Robert and Disney Running supported me through that training. I then signed up for Goofy but shortly after that I left the forum because of 'forum politics' and felt that some of the decisions Robert made in the last two years or so were not wise ones.<br /><br />All that aside I was still shocked and saddened by their deaths.There is some small comfort in the fact that they died together as I am sure neither would have wanted to live without the other.<br /><br />RIP Robert and Linda Mathis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-31884657316171724322012-01-04T21:57:56.795-08:002012-01-04T21:57:56.795-08:00Linda was so good to me , before I hurt my foot, I...Linda was so good to me , before I hurt my foot, I ran in a lot of there races. She would always try to have Veggie Burger for me, she was so thoughtful. They will be dearly missed. Robert had a great sense of humor!Ed Walshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-87563213315650433292012-01-04T08:00:54.579-08:002012-01-04T08:00:54.579-08:00While I only met Robert and Linda once in person, ...While I only met Robert and Linda once in person, they left a lasting impression that was substantiated by other friends in the running commmunity. I volunteered at an aid station at the Auburn Dam Overlook several years ago, and they demonstrated so much passion for the outdoors and each other through their personal and race directing stories across OR, NV, and CA. The other passion was Mickey and Disney.<br /><br />I was shocked and saddened learning about the accident as we just recently talked about Robert when looking for events in 2012 and preparing for a trip to Orlando. We are going to Disney World this weekend for Karen to complete her "Goofy Challenge" which was one of the events Robert discussed at length when I met him.<br /><br />Out thoughts are with Robert, Linda and the family.<br /><br />Love, Olivia, Karen & KjellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-1873849132558143342012-01-03T19:06:00.145-08:002012-01-03T19:06:00.145-08:00Gretchen, you did well by them in putting your tho...Gretchen, you did well by them in putting your thoughts into words. I never met Robert or Linda in person, but from the way you describe them I am sure that I would have loved to hang out with them.<br /><br />I wish the best for you and their families as you deal with the loss.Michael Shane Heltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368766060461879603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-66121450578625846412012-01-03T10:22:09.047-08:002012-01-03T10:22:09.047-08:00I am so sad to hear this. Robert and Linda were su...I am so sad to hear this. Robert and Linda were such nice people. My first ultra was with them, along with my first 50 miler. And then my first solo 50 miler at Mokelume River last year. My first night run was at their race in Cool. All of my ultras have been with them, except for my first 100. Even my first DFL was with Robert and Linda.Weimerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719749770851068459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-52679598180723548492012-01-03T10:17:02.054-08:002012-01-03T10:17:02.054-08:00Beautiful writing, Gretchen. What a loss for all o...Beautiful writing, Gretchen. What a loss for all of us.Cherylrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130901018749350790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-83632895005448484882012-01-02T20:02:58.433-08:002012-01-02T20:02:58.433-08:00I was shocked and saddened to read about Robert an...I was shocked and saddened to read about Robert and Linda's deaths. What a senseless tragedy. I loved seeing the picture you used in your wonderful tribute. I always wanted to run Rucky Chucky but it seemed I was always injured so it was in 2008 I spent many hours in that kitchen under Linda's close watch preparing food for runners post-race. I will miss them both.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07833597385127109063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-74145053181846720202012-01-02T19:41:29.644-08:002012-01-02T19:41:29.644-08:00What a terribly sad thing to happen; this certainl...What a terribly sad thing to happen; this certainly helps us appreciate every race and every mile we're granted.<br /><br />I only have one race memory: that day in the rain at ALT. Robert was still there after my extra miles because there were still two runners on the course. He congratulated me and wished me well, just as he did with everyone else. Looking back, it was all too brief - I'm sorry I didn't know him better.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-41390312627252875882012-01-02T17:06:24.246-08:002012-01-02T17:06:24.246-08:00What a nice tribute to Robert and Linda. Thoughts ...What a nice tribute to Robert and Linda. Thoughts of them have been intense these past two days. Thank you Gretchen.George Ruizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998868955594823974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-29768658339109792122012-01-02T16:52:21.418-08:002012-01-02T16:52:21.418-08:00I first met Robert and Linda feb '09 at the Po...I first met Robert and Linda feb '09 at the Pony Express 50 Mile run. They were so nice and supportive to the runners. I am truly shocked by the event last Friday night. My heart goes out to the Mathis' family.Rick Santosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-68641243532011345972012-01-02T11:48:54.126-08:002012-01-02T11:48:54.126-08:00My goodness, this is so sad...thanks for sharing i...My goodness, this is so sad...thanks for sharing it with all of us, and may they run many miles up above the skies.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-50869390043582217532012-01-02T11:45:39.355-08:002012-01-02T11:45:39.355-08:00Meeting you was one of the first things that came ...Meeting you was one of the first things that came to mind when I heard these tragic news. Robert and Linda will live on through the memories they created.GoldenTrailsDavehttp://goldentrails.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-12574682598883976272012-01-02T10:24:45.816-08:002012-01-02T10:24:45.816-08:00A sad day for all in your running community and th...A sad day for all in your running community and those of Incline Village. It sounds like Robert and Linda knew the true meaning of community and caring. Bless them and all those affected by such a tragic and stupid act.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074705574937112886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-17163323322745022872012-01-02T08:53:02.936-08:002012-01-02T08:53:02.936-08:00Heartfelt and beautifully written, Gretchen.Heartfelt and beautifully written, Gretchen.Hank Darthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168709676047000763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-61996922928788102762012-01-02T06:48:07.608-08:002012-01-02T06:48:07.608-08:00This is so sad. Gretchen, you composed a great tri...This is so sad. Gretchen, you composed a great tribute to them.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994831420729922386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-22802680663593241352012-01-01T22:48:17.941-08:002012-01-01T22:48:17.941-08:00Robert and Linda were wonderful people, and my fav...Robert and Linda were wonderful people, and my favorite race of theirs was Lake of the Sky. I have read, and reread the article in the Incline paper about their accident, and every time I do, I cry. Just as I cried as I read your story Gretchen. The running community has suffered a great loss. I still have a feeling of shock about this. I remember one year I got second or 3rd male in their running series, and I couldn't believe the prizes I got. They always tried to be good to their runners and their hearts were always in their work as RD's.<br />Linda and Robert, you will be missed. God Speed.<br />Jack and Abby dog.Runwild11@live.comnoreply@blogger.com