tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post3563784852120884234..comments2023-12-18T21:30:49.318-08:00Comments on AJW's Blog: ChatterAJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-79141242914773136832011-09-21T12:21:39.961-07:002011-09-21T12:21:39.961-07:00HA! So you are essentially admitting that you don&...HA! So you are essentially admitting that you don't read my blog, either. Nice job, neighbor! OK, I will take you up on the offer to write a guest post. But first, for your edification and that of your (mostly male) readers, read my Tough Dirt Chicks post:<br /><br />http://shiningsultra.blogspot.com/2011/08/tough-dirt-chicks.htmlSophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-34371624681183048602011-09-21T06:24:28.982-07:002011-09-21T06:24:28.982-07:00Sophie rocks with request! Go after it, girl! I ag...Sophie rocks with request! Go after it, girl! I agree, Ronda's Slam and Leadwoman series were awesome, Gretchen writes extremely well, and I enjoy Annette's passion shining through a lot.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-41377370633099867002011-09-20T19:46:29.239-07:002011-09-20T19:46:29.239-07:00Sophie, leave it to you to get me on that one. An...Sophie, leave it to you to get me on that one. And, you're right. Reading your comment made me realize I don't actually read any women's ultrarunner blogs (unless they come across Facebook or Twitter, like Krissy's, Devon's or Meghan's) That said, if you were to look at the Performances of the Year thus far they's all be by women, Ellie's and Meghan's WS, JPD's App Trail, your SNP run:) In other words, I have a blind spot. How about you do a guest post on AJW's Blog for Women's Blog? In the meantime, I'll start doing my homework...AJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-90891028410562053702011-09-20T18:42:08.034-07:002011-09-20T18:42:08.034-07:00Sophie's point is well taken - more chick blog...Sophie's point is well taken - more chick blogs! Liza Howard has a wonderful, often-hilarious blog: lizahoward.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-55600791709755181972011-09-20T17:46:52.409-07:002011-09-20T17:46:52.409-07:001. Personal
2. Personal with a bit of "journa...1. Personal<br />2. Personal with a bit of "journalism" to make things interesting (I enjoyed writing my Tough Dirt Chicks post more than most posts, and got the comments to back it up). I write first and foremost to keep my adventures fresh and accessible for me, my family and friends who care to follow. It is really fun to go back and re-live that special race or BHAG achievement at Hellgate (another post I was particularly proud of).<br />3. Through blogging, I have "met" some great people, such as AJW, Olga, Ronda, and Thomas B (above) who is a regular commenter (thanks, TB). I have also learned a ton about training, racing, and what other ultra runners think are the hot topics in the sport.<br />AJW, I can't help but notice that there has not been any mention in your post of good blogs written by women... So, for the record, I recommend Ronda Sundermeier (especially her Grand Slam blog and her Leadwoman posts), Ellie Greenwood (for her humble, no-nonsense race reports), and I think Sabrina Moran writes some of the sharpest and funniest stuff on ultrarunning and life out there.Sophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-35936047971168560282011-09-20T17:37:47.462-07:002011-09-20T17:37:47.462-07:00Does a podcast count?
1) Both. Talk to experts, e...Does a podcast count?<br /><br />1) Both. Talk to experts, elites, and Average Joes, while offering our commentary and a few running news stories each day.<br /><br />2) Both. I love(d) reading about Anton's crazy training schedule, but just as much, I like a solid story about a race I've never heard of.<br /><br />3) A thong. Wait, what was the question?<br /><br />Yours has been an inspiring blog since the beginning, mixing great storytellying, banter, and training tips, all from a guy who doesn't "look" like he should have 8 top ten WS finishes. Well done, sir.<br /><br />eric<br />www.ultrarunnerpodcast.comEric@URPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225677861906443935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-60247200647080557202011-09-20T16:33:53.412-07:002011-09-20T16:33:53.412-07:001) Personal
2) Both. Personal stuff to read the ...1) Personal<br /><br />2) Both. Personal stuff to read the highs and lows of other like-minded runners! Not a lot of ultra-runners in my area (none), and nice to feel like I'm not on this island by myself. Also great to read what other runners are doing with their training and nutrition so I can incorporate into mine if it fits (Got some from you - Thanks). The journalistic side I don't view as much but still appreciate it for updates with races, gear, and interviews (thanks iRunFar). Nevertheless, the interviews need to include average runners as well and not just the elite. A lot of great stories out there waiting to be captured, but often missed because not a top 5 finisher.<br /><br />3) Comments are motivating, and provide much needed feedback (good or bad) on occasions. Sometimes we need a dose of reality from others who truly understand what we do.Thomas Bussierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899700970910705118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-77055917347300394342011-09-20T00:02:31.851-07:002011-09-20T00:02:31.851-07:00My blog is more of a training/racing log that I wr...My blog is more of a training/racing log that I write for myself. I love looking back at events and reliving them through my blog. Hardly any of my friends know about my blog because I don't ever talk about it.<br /><br />I'm not trying to inspire people nor change others lives but occationally I have an inspirational thought and like to write it down. If nobody but me reads it then that is fine by meCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997064888304444495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-64358159174369008372011-09-19T20:16:24.572-07:002011-09-19T20:16:24.572-07:001) I used to blog in my mother tongue. It was a pe...1) I used to blog in my mother tongue. It was a personal blog but right at the beginning I stated that I hope I can inspire somebody - it was about my slow and painful struggle to run my first (road) marathon. I was hoping to connect with other like minded people. It worked for some time, but me moving to US made my blog somewhat disconnected ... so I eventually quit.<br />2) I like both - personal as well as journalistic blogs. After some time, personal blogs seem to repeat themselves, and only few seem to move into uncharted (i.e. being entertaining) territory forever. Somehow I really have mixed feelings about people who start writing a blog, yet declare that they do it "only for themselves". I find it somewhat .... well, no need for name calling tonight.<br />3) Comments are the most important essence of the blogs. When I wrote something and got no response or the response was meaningless (e.g. "well written as always" and so on) it was disappointing.MannImSchattenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040831722425317459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-77875570799572230092011-09-19T19:27:54.442-07:002011-09-19T19:27:54.442-07:001.) personal
2.) personal
3.) Rather we all go for...1.) personal<br />2.) personal<br />3.) Rather we all go for a run.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-60901795274590984282011-09-19T19:16:26.764-07:002011-09-19T19:16:26.764-07:00Personal blog, and I specialize in making fun of o...Personal blog, and I specialize in making fun of others. Really can't wait for my "AJW just DNF'd" post...browniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505392867686096325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-21345216447659786062011-09-19T18:11:45.269-07:002011-09-19T18:11:45.269-07:00AJW, your blog has been consistently good from the...AJW, your blog has been consistently good from the get-go. It gives us a view into the mind of an elite, but is also good storytelling. Thanks for putting in the effort!<br /><br />I view my blog as a storytelling medium, and try to weave in some personal and some journalistic stuff. About two years ago, it was clear that a third of my audience was coming from sidebars like the one you have for your favorite blogs, and that pulled me more into journalistic stories to stay fresh. It also resulted in significantly less commentary. I don't do as many interviews, since most of those folks have their own blogs now. <br /><br />I think B Powell has a time machine where he invents time, for I have no idea how he can cover what he does. I am VERY glad though. The video is a nice, intimate touch. <br /><br />The more, the merrier. It's all good!<br /><br />SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-57085237602536478032011-09-19T16:45:30.592-07:002011-09-19T16:45:30.592-07:00Mine is purely personal, so personal in fact that ...Mine is purely personal, so personal in fact that I am probably the only one who reads it! :)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654448234395611422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-47416628357789463822011-09-19T16:44:25.269-07:002011-09-19T16:44:25.269-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654448234395611422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-80067388963520525652011-09-19T15:41:38.229-07:002011-09-19T15:41:38.229-07:001. personal
2. personal
3. totally!!!1. personal<br />2. personal<br />3. totally!!!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-89453017965905412232011-09-19T13:29:43.919-07:002011-09-19T13:29:43.919-07:00I am a Back-of-the-Pack dude (11 ultras, 2 of them...I am a Back-of-the-Pack dude (11 ultras, 2 of them 100s) with two small children who has neither a personal blog nor journalistic aspirations. I've been commenting on Inside Trail/AJW/Lord Balls because I think the sport is at a crossroads, and it is about to go down the wrong path. So I just put in my 2 cents (worth much less than a penny) on all these blogs as a conscientious citizen and trail runner. But change is inevitable. When I first found Stan Jensen's site before my first ultra in 2000, I was so grateful for the advice/links, etc. And gratitude is what I think needs to be the primary emotion out there: for the open trails, for the volunteering, for the race opportunities. And for shared experience. Competing is fine and natural, but this new journalistic blog vibe seems to take it to a new level that diminishes what is being accomplished out there on the trails. The sport should continue to be inspirational, and not muddied down.TrailClownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434063392085779954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-68226592226950085312011-09-19T13:05:55.715-07:002011-09-19T13:05:55.715-07:00Hi AJW,
1.) I am a personal blogger, and as much ...Hi AJW,<br /><br />1.) I am a personal blogger, and as much as I'd like to journalistic, I am not well-informed nor qualified enough to be one.<br /><br />2.) I definitely tend to read the personal blogs and skip the newsy ones that come through my feed-reader. My favorite pieces on iRunFar are Bryon's posts about his own experiences.<br /><br />3.) I agree, and look forward to many years of comments to come on AJW's blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com