tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post7962561863018305054..comments2023-10-14T10:57:48.950-04:00Comments on JD's Ridiculous Endeavors: Afraid, againJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01000545672867444826noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post-31527190642464264182010-01-07T11:38:04.734-05:002010-01-07T11:38:04.734-05:00Hey JD,
I am number 6 to chime in and there is sti...Hey JD,<br />I am number 6 to chime in and there is still Derrick so you have more readers and supporters then you think. We are all cheering for you and certainly not here for you to answer to. It seems like there are a bunch of people in the know thinking that you can run the Sunista 100 so when your mind tells you that you can't try listening to those saying you can, then hold on to their words until they become your own. I am thinking how lucky you are to have the advice of such experienced people and that you are as well prepared for the challenge as you possibly could be. Your mind is just reminding you of all that could go wrong so that you will be prepared if the worst case senerio does happen. All of the worrying is just preparing you for the task at hand so think of it as a good thing.Eliza Ralph-Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095749168151599461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post-31521752670974353312010-01-06T23:00:46.558-05:002010-01-06T23:00:46.558-05:00We are having a warm winter. This race will be a ...We are having a warm winter. This race will be a piece of cake for you. Just have fun.....make new friends....and enjoy the fact you will be in the middle of no where with tons of wolves all around you!! (jk sort of)<br /><br />Do you still need a place to stay?Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305522904478032648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post-63867042419504400352010-01-06T19:01:56.219-05:002010-01-06T19:01:56.219-05:00The 2 biggest fears in life: not getting something...The 2 biggest fears in life: not getting something you want, and losing something you already have. I tackled one of the toughest 40 milers ever in Santa Barbara Nov 28th. It's a mountain trail race with major climbs, over 15,000'. (SB Red Rock) I have never been scared proceeding a race like this before. My mind told me all kinds of lies during the race. I took it one step at a time. At mile 22 I knew I was going to be OK and finished in 13 hours. Perhaps one of the proudest moments in my life. Just go for it. Never look back. I can't be in the results business. You will be fine.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post-26325321316165541552010-01-06T14:57:52.250-05:002010-01-06T14:57:52.250-05:00Sara, points well taken, especially the "so d...Sara, points well taken, especially the "so damn crazy..." one!<br /><br />Sank, thanks. The thing is, I like my couch.<br /><br />David, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Regardless of the outcome, it's going to be something I'll remember at 95, sitting in my rocking chair. I doubt there will be regrets about that one. Usually, I regret NOT doing things. Mostly.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000545672867444826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post-2838848259724648472010-01-06T14:29:20.030-05:002010-01-06T14:29:20.030-05:00I'd be Shitting myself too. If you weren't...I'd be Shitting myself too. If you weren't afraid I'd be worried.<br /><br />Can't wait to see how you do. You have a way bigger pair than I do - no way I'd be heading off to do this.<br /><br />Best of luck with this Sunday's run.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745837995772852926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post-5203459770150679472010-01-06T12:51:16.941-05:002010-01-06T12:51:16.941-05:00JD, Good luck! it's only human to be afraid, b...JD, Good luck! it's only human to be afraid, but actually trying is what makes you better than the ones on the couch.<br />SankSankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16479465713255162462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083035388096783130.post-4229509124005708672010-01-06T11:58:42.590-05:002010-01-06T11:58:42.590-05:00Hey JD. Best of luck with your run this sunday. I ...Hey JD. Best of luck with your run this sunday. I really hope it gives you a big boost of "let's go get er done"! <br /><br />All those fears make for the best fuel to get you through. A few things in winter races that are advantages: <br />- the cold keeps you going; a lot of that mental 'wanting to stop' in races is overriden completely by the much stronger mental wanting to stay alive (ie warm). <br />- our bodies work better in the cold (at least mine does) as long as you keep it fueled (and to help with that, digestions is a million times easier in the cold. I could eat <i>anything</i> at R&I, which was unusual for me and very welcome and helpful)<br />- pounding on your body is so much less in the snow. Offset by longer time out there, but I still think it works in your favour<br />- It's just so damn crazy that you can't help but be mentally 110% "on"<br /><br />Just some quick thunks. Don't fear a DNF, take it all as it comes, be smart, follow your game plan, and enjoy the experience.Sara Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015835021322201315noreply@blogger.com