tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post3720860385435781263..comments2024-02-27T00:16:46.412-08:00Comments on Daily Adventures: The Magic and Madness of the Hardrock 100Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-51848264212347248122013-03-06T15:40:13.392-08:002013-03-06T15:40:13.392-08:00Gretchen,
WOW!! I have been training for Har...Gretchen,<br /> WOW!! I have been training for Hardrock (however you do that) since the lottery. My training partner and I both had our names in but knew our chances were pretty slim, we also knew there was probably no way we would both get in. Considering the odds it worked out better than could be expected. Kris got in and I didn't, BUT since he is 60 he is allowed a pacer the entire way...which means we both can do it together!<br /> I keep trying to study the course and learn what I can to try and imagine what we are in for. Your race report has been the best indication so far! You really have a gift for being able to put into words an experience that seems almost incomprehensible. I feel anxious/scared but a little more secure having read your account. Thanks, Carolcarol manwaringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06828336798553146741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-67328585924384971862012-12-20T19:00:34.201-08:002012-12-20T19:00:34.201-08:00Thank you for the report. I love reading these whe...Thank you for the report. I love reading these when I stumble upon them. I laughed and cried. Made me feel like I was there if only for a couple of minutes. I've been caught out in some lightning storms while running/cycling. I still remember them vividly. Scary. I hope to do my first trail mary in 2013. This will be an ultra for me. Thanks for the inspiration!Tim Chttp://www.dailymile.com/people/TimC15#ref=tophdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-23783457891799647582012-08-14T08:55:36.816-07:002012-08-14T08:55:36.816-07:00Gretchen, we met last month on a TRT training run ...Gretchen, we met last month on a TRT training run with Carrie. What a fantastic report! Congrats on such a gutty performance at Hardrock! I smiled the whole way through your write-up...and was so happy to see your finish photo at the end! Great job and thanks for sharing with all of us...hope to get a chance to run with you a little longer next time! :) -Donqrtrmilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157451334567881581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-79614727055693930372012-08-10T09:17:34.753-07:002012-08-10T09:17:34.753-07:00The stomach thing actually was pretty worrisome. W...The stomach thing actually was pretty worrisome. Who knows if there were other factors besides the ibuprofen, but my stomach was definitely in a bad state. <br /><br />Recovery was actually not bad at all. I had to celebrate the healing of my stomach, really. I was still careful for a while with my food choices, but I was aware that I really needed to put on some weight. Kind of strange, actually. I still had another week off work once I got home, too, and that helped the easing back into "real life." I'm running again, but haven't done any long runs. I find myself choosing routes where I can run fast, and even when there are hills, I run them instead of hike. I'm sick of hiking!!! ;)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-3623520746269579542012-08-10T07:05:34.887-07:002012-08-10T07:05:34.887-07:00Also, Gretchen, I'd love to hear more about yo...Also, Gretchen, I'd love to hear more about your Hardrock recovery. How do you come back down from something like that? I'd love to run Hardrock some year when I can properly train for it. I might be on the 10 year plan there....but I'm curious how you can return to regular life after experiencing such an otherworldly experience.Run Home Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394064430195728410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-78385754055519888242012-08-10T03:39:17.951-07:002012-08-10T03:39:17.951-07:00I'm so glad to hear that, Gretchen. The whole ...I'm so glad to hear that, Gretchen. The whole thing sounded worrisome. (I had a recent little stomach flare up because I was taking Ibuprofen at night when my shoulder was hurting. Never again.) It's true that we're all an experiment of one.<br /><br />And congratulations again. This is one to remember forever....Run Home Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394064430195728410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-67730339134378960002012-08-09T17:33:53.777-07:002012-08-09T17:33:53.777-07:00Thanks, Pam! You probably missed this because I ha...Thanks, Pam! You probably missed this because I had some kind of weird trouble with the feed on this one. I tried republishing to no avail.<br /><br />My stomach is way better now. I only feel it if I run really hard and have to breathe hard. Then I can just barely feel it. I think the liquid diet was the key, but I also did gluten free for that time surrounding Hardrock. I cut back on the dairy, but still did keifer and yogurt. I am back to normal with the diet now and all seems to be well. No more Advil for me ever. (Thinking about a post on natural anti-inflammatories. I did turmeric daily during the week before Hardrock, but no clue how much it helped.)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-21734208232196218492012-08-09T15:03:53.702-07:002012-08-09T15:03:53.702-07:00Gretchen!!!! Wow!!! (Where the hell have I been th...Gretchen!!!! Wow!!! (Where the hell have I been that I missed this when it first came out?)<br /><br />This is your book, don't you think? It's all here. "Liquid Hardrock." Oh, my freaking lordy lord. You did it! And you brought us all with you. So good.<br /><br />How is your stomach? Not to get all weird here, but I was having terrible stomach trouble a couple of years ago. I went GF and DF, and after a few months (it wasn't immediate) all was well and continues to be.Run Home Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394064430195728410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-69169312285868184512012-08-07T09:39:38.152-07:002012-08-07T09:39:38.152-07:00Eve!!! I mean, uh, Karah. :) Thanks for reading - ...Eve!!! I mean, uh, Karah. :) Thanks for reading - I love how the internet can connect us to people we shared a crazy experience with but thought we'd never see again. I'm glad you found me! <br /><br />Thanks also for keeping such a level head in that crazy storm. Honestly, that helped! As challenging as it was, I'm glad (now that it's over of course!) that it was part of my Hardrock experience. Totally epic, and also a good learning experience. I'll never forget the look on Adam's face at the finish line when I said I had a space blanket in my pack but hadn't thought to pull it out. His jaw just dropped. What an idiot I am! <br /><br />I'm hoping to be out at Hardrock next year (in a support role, only!) so let me know if you'll be there. Would love to say hello when I'm not acting hysterical.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-75824482995772535102012-08-07T09:33:33.968-07:002012-08-07T09:33:33.968-07:00Thank you! Definitely the rewards of running and b...Thank you! Definitely the rewards of running and being outdoors continue, and maybe even magnify with the years.<br /><br />As far as Darla's pack, I'm not sure what it is. My guess would be one of the UltrAspire packs. That is a good line to look into anyway, and also Ultimate Direction makes one (not sure if they still make it, but I think so) called the Wink. That one has great up-front pockets.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-38887056246843078252012-08-07T07:19:21.312-07:002012-08-07T07:19:21.312-07:00Hey! GREAT race report! I'm "Eve," A...Hey! GREAT race report! I'm "Eve," AKA Karah AKA Tired Mama Running, Adam's pacer through the storm. It was SO cool to read your perspective on the whole thing, especially that truly epic show that Mother Nature put on. Congratulations on your finish! Hope to see you out there on some trail, somewhere, in the future.TiredMamaRunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17423159147507047828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-69760819447800284242012-08-04T14:32:49.785-07:002012-08-04T14:32:49.785-07:00Wonderful write-up - as always. I really enjoy yo...Wonderful write-up - as always. I really enjoy your reports. As someone who's come to running later in life, started half marathons last year, full marathons this year, and looking at some 50-milers for next year, it's great to know the excitement, worry, beauty, and joys of accomplishment keep on. Though, with a course like Hardrock unto it's own, I guess that sort of magnifies the usual experiences of being out on the wonderful trails. I have a question - do you know what pack your friend Darla is wearing in one of the first photos? I love pockets up front & that vest/pack looks like it's has more larger pockets than I've seen.ksphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394214028097821997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-35264237123517334142012-08-03T15:53:49.123-07:002012-08-03T15:53:49.123-07:00Aww, thanks, Meghan! :)Aww, thanks, Meghan! :)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-12234894972042473762012-08-02T10:51:00.264-07:002012-08-02T10:51:00.264-07:00Beautiful experience and account, Gretchen. I'...Beautiful experience and account, Gretchen. I'm so proud of you, and I'm proud I get to call you my friend.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994831420729922386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-9769064413294854532012-08-02T07:48:37.177-07:002012-08-02T07:48:37.177-07:00Thanks, Jay! I know what you mean about the lotter...Thanks, Jay! I know what you mean about the lottery. I really did not expect to get in, and when I did, I was pretty freaked out. :) Total bummer about your friend, but I can really understand how that happens. <br /><br />Good luck at Wasatch! My pacer, Jamie will be out there. It looks like a great race!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-3262492034189417772012-08-01T15:23:19.109-07:002012-08-01T15:23:19.109-07:00Great report Gretchen, I was so happy when I didn&...Great report Gretchen, I was so happy when I didn't make it in to this years lottery. This one scares the heck out of me! Going for Wasatch in 5 weeks to warm up to the altitude. Congratulations on your finish. I had a friend who decided to quit after getting caught in one of those lightening storms at mile 85!! That is a real bummer. Wat to persevere!!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749973343070175733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-32391529080418937392012-07-31T08:00:07.722-07:002012-07-31T08:00:07.722-07:00Thanks, Sarah. It seems like everyone's experi...Thanks, Sarah. It seems like everyone's experience is different, but for me, it was definitely something I couldn't fully understand until I ran it myself. I suspect that is true for most of us. One of the many things that makes it worth doing!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-18257762671498732172012-07-31T07:58:51.489-07:002012-07-31T07:58:51.489-07:00Thank you, Burke. This will definitely be one of t...Thank you, Burke. This will definitely be one of those experiences to draw on in the future. <br /><br />I hope to be out there volunteering as well. Say hi if you get a chance!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-49234205926627828632012-07-31T07:57:27.694-07:002012-07-31T07:57:27.694-07:00Thanks, Stac!Thanks, Stac!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-75329967714351411972012-07-30T21:03:59.556-07:002012-07-30T21:03:59.556-07:00Wow! That was an amazing, riveting report! I reall...Wow! That was an amazing, riveting report! I really have no basis to truly understand what a race like Hardrock is like but your report brings that understanding a bit closer. Congrats on your finish! Truly inspiring, especially considering the obstacles you faced.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-7991128898241438692012-07-30T09:26:35.422-07:002012-07-30T09:26:35.422-07:00Gretchen
So inspiring to read your story. Brings b...Gretchen<br />So inspiring to read your story. Brings back memories for a 69 year old who can no longer compete at your level any longer.<br />Hope to volunteer at Hardrock in the years to come. Volunteer at Imogene every year at the summit for the last 5 years. I<br />Felt your pain, joy and growth in this story. You will have these memories forever and draw on the experience in the future<br />Knowing you are not only a competer but a finisher.<br /><br />BurkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-18173456350410019322012-07-30T08:47:21.759-07:002012-07-30T08:47:21.759-07:00Top notch throughout, Gretchen.
It's not easy...Top notch throughout, Gretchen.<br /><br />It's not easy to write about the transcendent experiences in life, but you've done really well as usual.<br /><br />So relieved your stomach cooperated juuuust enough.Stacynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-10061700206196990512012-07-27T08:15:40.665-07:002012-07-27T08:15:40.665-07:00Thank you so much! :)Thank you so much! :)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-42053559304050144742012-07-27T06:20:20.163-07:002012-07-27T06:20:20.163-07:00Your report brought me to tears this morning. Than...Your report brought me to tears this morning. Thank you for your honesty and inspiration. Keep on running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-11898887227204432382012-07-26T07:47:38.649-07:002012-07-26T07:47:38.649-07:00*your*yourMeganhttp://runningaimlessly.comnoreply@blogger.com