tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.comments2024-02-27T00:16:46.412-08:00Daily AdventuresGretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comBlogger2318125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-26676924759901037622021-05-20T13:12:12.648-07:002021-05-20T13:12:12.648-07:00You are such a badass!!! Love reading your race re...You are such a badass!!! Love reading your race reportsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070546794904170120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-1713642278253447272021-05-17T20:38:21.158-07:002021-05-17T20:38:21.158-07:00You did it, despite the mud! Good work.You did it, despite the mud! Good work.Ksenyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626519548510136274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-18010670143374513212021-05-17T16:34:36.378-07:002021-05-17T16:34:36.378-07:00Badass weather, badass people. Happy to see you wr...Badass weather, badass people. Happy to see you write again!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-87781509844523563632019-07-31T05:11:14.840-07:002019-07-31T05:11:14.840-07:00Awesome story Gretchen! You are amazing.
Awesome story Gretchen! You are amazing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977858813191511024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-31063938381318574542018-05-12T04:13:13.745-07:002018-05-12T04:13:13.745-07:00Whoa, that's a craziest turn of events, but wh...Whoa, that's a craziest turn of events, but what a recovery! You rocked it - the option, I mean. Definitely lots to learn from. Glad to read your writing!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-30562007367088335602018-05-11T13:04:57.523-07:002018-05-11T13:04:57.523-07:00Wow, thanks for giving us a real picture of how it...Wow, thanks for giving us a real picture of how it looked and felt to be trapped as your adrenaline was about to kick in! You all were so resilient and I hope it is truly feeling like a 2019 goal to come back. It is a special special race.Angie Woolmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15636913169002735926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-31500872190916650332018-05-11T12:54:21.825-07:002018-05-11T12:54:21.825-07:00That's so kind of you, Graham. Congrats on you...That's so kind of you, Graham. Congrats on your race! Yeah, next year I might have to pony up for a room in Stinson. :) Walking distance to the start line only!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-24326163656571192602018-05-11T12:41:18.442-07:002018-05-11T12:41:18.442-07:00Thanks, Jenelle. There were definitely some big po...Thanks, Jenelle. There were definitely some big positive parts of the day. I'm so glad I was out on the course long enough to see so many friends, instead of just going home and sulking all day. That would have been a terrible decision on my part, because it was really all the people who brought me joy and made me feel so much better about everything.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-62157841295075524902018-05-08T13:59:07.770-07:002018-05-08T13:59:07.770-07:00Amazing. Best race report I've read this year...Amazing. Best race report I've read this year. I was lucky enough to plan my trip from SoCal with a room in Stinson - if I'd had my plans disrupted like you I really hope I'd have handled it with such class. GJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054691358252347341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-25089392066786708572018-05-07T10:05:21.834-07:002018-05-07T10:05:21.834-07:00I just love this for so many reasons. When I heard...I just love this for so many reasons. When I heard the news from the first crew stop at Tennessee Valley, I immediately thought of you (since I hadn't seen you yet!). I wanted to cry for all the runners who didn't make it to the start! But when I talked to you, you had the same grace and positive attitude that you always manage, no matter how rough things get. This post made me teary eyed, but not because of the unfortunate situation, but because of how wonderfully you all handled it! THIS is what it's all about. Viva la Long Wire Runners!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17277182676994776161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-35564653220078762882017-07-09T06:53:08.537-07:002017-07-09T06:53:08.537-07:00Great column, and I've been enjoying your writ...Great column, and I've been enjoying your writing for a long time!<br /><br />I was never in the "100 mile" category, but running helped me really re-orient my life during a difficult part of raising kids, and it was very central to me. And my last real Capital-R Race was a 50K, about 7 years ago. And people in my circle still talk about that as if it's the most unimaginable distance ever run.<br /><br />When in my head my "run" down/up Bright Angel Trail was the ne plus ultra.<br /><br />Now I'm on to other things, but I still keep poking at "running" to see if I want to get back into it.<br /><br />No hurry, really.<br /><br />Enjoy teaching, it's a great career, and what I've always eyed as my "post corporate" job.<br /><br />-XCExpat(ish)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14735123290866640101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-8576248127498994422016-06-23T15:26:05.378-07:002016-06-23T15:26:05.378-07:00Great write up. My friend and I are running the s...Great write up. My friend and I are running the same route over 4 days this summer. I was wondering where you parked your car. You stated Echo Summit, Hwy 50, South side. Was that in the parking lot for Adventure Mountain? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806659484911396807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-89442495393402345042016-03-04T03:46:31.789-08:002016-03-04T03:46:31.789-08:00All the best tp have all the fun!All the best tp have all the fun!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-26957156405202594502016-03-03T10:41:14.862-08:002016-03-03T10:41:14.862-08:00This will be my 6th running too! I'll be hangi...This will be my 6th running too! I'll be hanging with the slow kids though! Hope you have a great time, and see you on Saturday!John Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557997208342746899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-82154721961478775652016-03-01T06:43:04.931-08:002016-03-01T06:43:04.931-08:00Awesome trail wisdom Gretchen. Looking forward to...Awesome trail wisdom Gretchen. Looking forward to seeing everyone out there this Saturday. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147636170315379854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-83515726875508130272015-12-23T18:55:17.046-08:002015-12-23T18:55:17.046-08:00Randomly stumbled upon your blog through a Google ...Randomly stumbled upon your blog through a Google search and this post captured my attention. This was a truly impressive feat. I think when you so often surround yourself with amazing people doing amazing things it is easy think of your own accomplishments as normal. This was not normal. You are a super woman! Very inspiring, I hope to do something in 2016 to push myself like you did.<br /><br />Thanks from Virginia!Austin Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15229678490666494150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-8636246696276787242015-10-15T19:10:03.819-07:002015-10-15T19:10:03.819-07:00We are going to ride to Cougar Rock soon from Aver...We are going to ride to Cougar Rock soon from Avery Sheep Rd. Just wondering if the drop off next to the trail to CR is precipitous? How wide would you say the trail is? We have two kids in our mist. Thanks a lot. Sarah.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369865744119769438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-56500107633773768262015-09-27T18:51:33.881-07:002015-09-27T18:51:33.881-07:00Thanks, Fiddlehead! Glad you are still running out...Thanks, Fiddlehead! Glad you are still running out there in Thailand. One of these days, I would like to take a few laps on the beach with you.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-27116928528673737442015-09-27T18:22:42.015-07:002015-09-27T18:22:42.015-07:00Awesome Job.
And Awesome writeup.
Thanks.
Gives...Awesome Job. <br />And Awesome writeup. <br />Thanks. <br />Gives me more incentive to run the extra lap on the beach here in Thailand everyday. <br />Pleasure to know you Gretchen. fiddleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825191685041454557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-8140118187825642052015-09-09T18:43:52.874-07:002015-09-09T18:43:52.874-07:00Pam!! Aww, it's so good to hear from you. Than...Pam!! Aww, it's so good to hear from you. Thanks for still being out there and reading my blog (even though I never write anymore). Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-74798124840179889122015-09-09T18:43:00.145-07:002015-09-09T18:43:00.145-07:00Nice! Yeah, I saw some pictures of that section .....Nice! Yeah, I saw some pictures of that section ... should be fun to navigate in the dark. Heh.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-56022508622708552412015-09-09T18:42:00.278-07:002015-09-09T18:42:00.278-07:00Thanks so much, Kelly - for all your comments! Wha...Thanks so much, Kelly - for all your comments! Whatever happens, I'm sure it will be an experience.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-18588747577121559392015-09-09T16:48:48.894-07:002015-09-09T16:48:48.894-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Gretchen....I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Gretchen. So hard....<br />Afraid is okay, as you clearly know. Keep moving forward. It's all worth it.<br />This is a lovely post. Thanks for letting us in.Runhomepamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-67831343773512943862015-09-09T10:07:50.075-07:002015-09-09T10:07:50.075-07:00Didn't know you were running Superior! Best of...Didn't know you were running Superior! Best of luck; let me know if I can give you any pointers (as everyone will tell you, the section after Crosby, 62-71 miles, is the worst). I ran on Highway 61 in St. Paul this morning.SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-32672834513922181882015-09-08T08:45:13.245-07:002015-09-08T08:45:13.245-07:00Firstly, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom, G...Firstly, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Gretchen. I can't even imagine that pain....I dread that thought so much. Good luck at the race, I somehow sense that you will thrive there. Run like you are 22 and unafraid. I know you will do well. Also, you missed your calling. You should have been a writer. Everything you write is so good. You have a special gift. Enjoy Minnesota and be well! I look forward to reading all about it!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838103329838184258noreply@blogger.com