tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post3582100048525719787..comments2023-12-18T21:30:49.318-08:00Comments on AJW's Blog: Obsession with Western States 100AJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-36841277486363657652010-06-02T14:45:09.263-07:002010-06-02T14:45:09.263-07:00V酒店經紀人,菲梵酒店經紀,酒店經紀,禮服酒店上班,酒店小姐,便服酒店經紀,酒店打工,酒店寒假打工,...V<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/" rel="nofollow">酒店經紀人</a>,<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/index-001.html" rel="nofollow">菲梵酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/" rel="nofollow">酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/index-001.html" rel="nofollow">禮服酒店上班</a>,<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/" rel="nofollow">酒店小姐</a>,<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/index-001.html" rel="nofollow">便服酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/" rel="nofollow">酒店打工</a>,<a href="http://www.freefun.com.tw/" rel="nofollow">酒店寒假打工</a>,<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000784340736" rel="nofollow">酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://ywp0906.spaces.live.com/" rel="nofollow">酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://mico-freefunmico.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">專業酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://blog.yam.com/mico0616" rel="nofollow">合法酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://freefun-mico.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">酒店暑假打工</a>,<a href="http://blog.roodo.com/mico0616" rel="nofollow">酒店兼職</a>,<a href="http://cid-4961aa246c049b91.profile.live.com/?sa=643154984" rel="nofollow">便服酒店工作</a>,<a href="http://mico0616.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">酒店打工經紀</a>,<a href="http://blog.sina.com.tw/mico0616/" rel="nofollow">制服酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://mypaper.pchome.com.tw/news/mico0616" rel="nofollow">專業酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://blog.yam.com/mico0616" rel="nofollow">合法酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://mico0616.pixnet.net/blog" rel="nofollow">酒店暑假打工</a>,<a href="http://mico-freefunmico.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">酒店兼職</a>,<a href="http://freefun-mico.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">便服酒店工作</a>,<a href="http://mico0616.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">酒店打工</a>,<a href="http://www.wretch.cc/blog/mico0616/" rel="nofollow">酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://blog.sina.com.tw/mico0616/" rel="nofollow">制服酒店經紀</a>,<a href="http://www.wretch.cc/blog/wawawwaa/" rel="nofollow">酒店經紀 <br /></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-87254822382230022552008-05-13T18:28:00.000-07:002008-05-13T18:28:00.000-07:00You crack me up, Craig. Looking forward to seeing ...You crack me up, Craig. Looking forward to seeing you at States!<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-18771213545354322062008-05-09T11:35:00.000-07:002008-05-09T11:35:00.000-07:00Thank you, AJW, that was fun. Now you need to fol...Thank <I>you</I>, AJW, that was fun. Now you need to follow through with my other ideas for your blog :-)<BR/><BR/>It's a little hard to read the words on the headstone in the picture. I've included them below. I have no idea who any of the people are. Does anybody out there know anything about them? What Isaiah's fastest split up El Dorado was? Thanks to OD for the pic. <BR/><BR/>LB<BR/><BR/>---<BR/>To the memory of my dear brother<BR/>Isaiah John McKee<BR/>Born Buller Penn<BR/>Sept 30, 1826<BR/>Died<BR/>Stony Bar Placer Co. Cal,<BR/>April 1861<BR/>Aged 35 Years <BR/>To his assistance and encouragement<BR/>I owe my Profession and Success in <BR/>life. Noble, generous, and affectionate.<BR/>Sad the destiny that led him so far <BR/>from Home and Mother to die.<BR/>J Cooper McKee<BR/>Surgeon US<BR/>July 1874Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-43447989606513978372008-05-09T11:05:00.000-07:002008-05-09T11:05:00.000-07:00Craig,Thanks so much for the post. I fully agree ...Craig,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for the post. I fully agree with everything you say and was thrilled to join you and the gang for the Ice Cream Sandwich last weekend. <BR/><BR/>One comment: I remember talking to Ann when I was injured back in 2006 and asking her how she kept coming back to WS through all those injuries. She said, simply, <BR/><BR/>"From the beginning, I was completely obsessed with the race and the course. For some crazy reason I think the dust gets into your blood and never goes away." <BR/><BR/>I think of that every year as the race draws near.<BR/><BR/>AJWAJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-55845403386334567482008-05-09T09:17:00.000-07:002008-05-09T09:17:00.000-07:00I think I am even happier to come over and crew/pa...I think I am even happier to come over and crew/pace this year at WS because it'll give me so much more insight into WS. Yup, I got the hype feeling and fell in love the first year I ran it - nah, the first time I saw a movie and then heard the lottery results and then went to a training camp. I can close my eyes and see evry bend on this course - and I've only been there 4 times (one been a camp). Weird, I think this course has a witching magic:)<BR/>Good luck, boys!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-62211172212681589532008-05-09T07:51:00.000-07:002008-05-09T07:51:00.000-07:00Well, I'm not going to lie..... I'm jealous of you...Well, I'm not going to lie..... I'm jealous of you guys. Yeah, I have too much crap going on to be any type of a factor this year so its probably good I'm not taking anyones slot but my M#11 from last year hurts pretty good while reading the write up. I too truly love Western and have a hard time getting nearly as motivated about any other 100 miler. Whether it is the hoopla, the history, the competition. WS is unrivaled. I'll be down there cheering you all on and can't wait for the showdown to go down!<BR/>Aloha,<BR/>Rod BienRod Bienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830582122820452989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-33154673791279188362008-05-08T17:36:00.000-07:002008-05-08T17:36:00.000-07:00Hey CB,Your presence was felt at the Michigan Bluf...Hey CB,<BR/><BR/>Your presence was felt at the Michigan Bluff Training Camp. I don't completely remember all the details but the story sure was funny. Can't wait 'til the Big Dance!<BR/><BR/>AJWAJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-17106053825555232492008-05-08T17:23:00.000-07:002008-05-08T17:23:00.000-07:00Craig, great post I enjoyed it! I think both you a...Craig, great post I enjoyed it! I think both you and AJW are both top-shelf people in the "ultra-world" and I hope you both do well at WS. I don't know a couple of people that can talk more WS science than AJW and LB.<BR/><BR/>Andy, I have silently ready your blog, it's been a source motivation to keep me going in my training for WS as well. Starting a new job, living by myself, moving my family to Midwest and training in Iowa isn't ideal conditions for preparing for WS, but that's real life and that's what is more important at the end of the day. I'll be pulling for you guys up front! Watch for the late CB surge through the field with a 150 meters to go!!<BR/><BR/>-CBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-56286437693905485452008-05-08T11:18:00.000-07:002008-05-08T11:18:00.000-07:00Greg,The weighted lottery is definitely better for...Greg,<BR/><BR/>The weighted lottery is definitely better for the race than the two-time loser rule because it at least won't accept more runners than there are slots. However, there still is a motive for people to put their name in the hat even if they don't really want to run the race - just to increase their odds for subsequent years. I do not like to hear that someone sent in their entry but they hope they don't get picked.<BR/><BR/>It's natural, when discussing the entry process, to like ideas that increase your own chances of getting in and dislike those that decrease them. Would it favor me if previous finishes or service to the race were also factors like Hardrock's? Yes. Does that mean it is good for the race? That's for the WS board to decide.<BR/><BR/>The WS process does factor in previous finishes as you get one automatic shot when you are going for your tenth finish. But other than that it is not a factor (outside of a top ten finish).<BR/><BR/>LBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-11832057107945306272008-05-08T09:49:00.000-07:002008-05-08T09:49:00.000-07:00What do you think of the new "weighted" lottery sy...What do you think of the new "weighted" lottery system? I hope this system does not turn into Hardrock. <BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-77390279908130178582008-05-08T01:14:00.000-07:002008-05-08T01:14:00.000-07:00Anonymous - according to marathonguide.com I've n...Anonymous - according to marathonguide.com I've never run a marathon. Maybe you need to find another source. Or maybe you're spelling Monkeyboy wrong (it's one word).<BR/><BR/>Greg - When you do get in the race it will mean that much more.<BR/><BR/>Brad - I'm also going to be pulling for your Idahoan counterpart but after last year he now has a 2.5 hour lead on me in our 10 year aggregate bet so I don't want him to be too far in front of me.<BR/><BR/>Mom - I think I was in high school when we started watching the race, but yeah, we got some good memories.<BR/><BR/>LBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-73541327129065457562008-05-07T20:43:00.000-07:002008-05-07T20:43:00.000-07:00Reading your blog on AJ's blog brought back some m...Reading your blog on AJ's blog brought back some memories. Ever since you were in grade school you said some day I am going to run Western States 100. We started following the race 30 yrs. ago sitting up in the bleachers at Placer High School with maybe a dozen others (middle of the night)you not wanting to leave even though we were freezing. Early on we watch Jim Howard and Doug Latimer cross the finish line together. We volunteered at Dusty Corners for yrs. and it became an event we looked forward to every year. The awesome thing is that every year it is a special event and to watch you, my son, running it fills my heart.<BR/>Craig's mom from CoolCraig's mom from Coolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349746080215827443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-53916383662256666222008-05-07T17:10:00.000-07:002008-05-07T17:10:00.000-07:00Well stated Craig - a good read. Best of luck to y...Well stated Craig - a good read. Best of luck to you and your Oregonian counterparts and of course I'm sending major vibes to my Idahoan counterpart AJW!Brad Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00228005088902766243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-47444685031823702482008-05-07T15:22:00.000-07:002008-05-07T15:22:00.000-07:00I am a huge fan of the race. I have been trying th...I am a huge fan of the race. I have been trying the last two years to get into the event and have not been so "Lottery Lucky". I had a chance to run the lower sections of the Western States trail this past spring and was amazed at how tough they felt. The posting gives me insight into the dedication it must take to finish and prepare for something like this. <BR/><BR/>Cheers. <BR/><BR/>GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-27079682232878437732008-05-07T13:27:00.000-07:002008-05-07T13:27:00.000-07:00Lets be real. Monkey boy has never run 2:26 -- the...Lets be real. Monkey boy has never run 2:26 -- the fastest time I can find on marathonguide.com is 2:29. This is not unexpected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-45668505865015189372008-05-07T12:13:00.000-07:002008-05-07T12:13:00.000-07:00Grae,The biker dude with the tat on his arm is kno...Grae,<BR/><BR/>The biker dude with the tat on his arm is known as MonkeyBoy, another 2:26 marathoner from Eugene.<BR/><BR/>LBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-51719162161196483812008-05-07T11:35:00.002-07:002008-05-07T11:35:00.002-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grae Van Hooserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171145181404319163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-49941636150548204542008-05-07T11:35:00.001-07:002008-05-07T11:35:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grae Van Hooserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171145181404319163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-81242807097795311452008-05-07T11:35:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:35:00.000-07:00LB,I enjoyed your thoughts on States. I also enjoy...LB,<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your thoughts on States. I also enjoy your style of writing, having been a fan of your race reports on your website for some years. To bad you can't squeak out some other writings during the year. Although I don't know what the hell you'd write about? I also get a good chuckle out of your nicknames for people. I wish I could figure out who they were. Is that dude in the pic with AJW, with the tat on his arm, Tapeworm (Olmstead) or some scrawny biker dude you talked in to crewing your ice cream sandwich run?<BR/>Anyway, I think your thoughts on States are shared by plenty of others. It does seem to be a "California thing" to an extent. All the hype that seems to grow exponentially each year, I feel, may make it difficult for people to see the race and the rich history of the region.Or maybe most people don't care?Grae Van Hooserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171145181404319163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-20272033343846733662008-05-07T10:24:00.000-07:002008-05-07T10:24:00.000-07:00Ahhh Dang. Lord Balls givith and he takith away.Ahhh Dang. Lord Balls givith and he takith away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-13320907514147957192008-05-07T09:49:00.000-07:002008-05-07T09:49:00.000-07:00Oops. I mistakenly gave Tapeworm a 3 minute PR in...Oops. I mistakenly gave Tapeworm a 3 minute PR in the marathon. It is 2:26, not 2:23, and it has been changed above.<BR/><BR/>LBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com