"Only those who risk failing greatly can ever succeed greatly." –RFK
Sunday, February 18, 2007
"This is where you will win the battle -- in the playhouse of your mind." -Maxwell Maltz (the long and winding road through Death Valley goes on and on for as far as the eye can see)
ok I thought U mentioned Barkley in your recent post but I never really LOOKED at it and didn't know what u meant... UNTIL I read that article last night from David Horton and then I googled it---JEEZ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LISA Wrote:I'm trying to decide about the Barkley. It's March 31st. I can't really justify taking off so many work days only to bushwack 20 +/- miles. I also am finding it hard to justify risking my ankle. My big race this year is Badwater and the Barkley is the polar opposite of that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
YES SAVE that Ankle Lisa-- do u know anyone personally who tried this Barkley Event??
it is soo nutz, actually (don't tell anyone I said this, But it does look kinda fun in that WEIRD way that we Love so well--haha) shhhhhhhhhh
LOL and what about that $1.60 entry fee oh I am sure there is a story behind that fee...the WHOLE event is a friggin story--
I seen one article about the 9 BOOK Titles he has on the course they where soo funny but now I can't find it :-(
I am an ultra runner, physician and have been medical director of some of the toughest ultras. I tend to be a mover and a shaker and louder than my size suggests. However, my Gemini twin is gentler and contemplative, an artist, a writer, and a poet. I am a dog lover, a believer in souls, and have a special affinity for those who struggle because I have been there.
This is my crazy lovable huggable Weimaraner, Steely Dan. I call him Steely. He left us in January of this year at only 6 years from lymphoma that did not respond to chemotherapy treatments. Steely was a total goof. He loved trail running, road running, treadmill running, new experiences, making eye contact, sleeping on his back, me, kids, and liver treats. He was Zappa's best friend. We miss him dearly.
This is Stella. A rescue from the shelter. She's about 6 months old and a Border Collie. She is a joyous bundle of energy and curiosity and now also Zappa best friend. She will make a nice running partner when she grows up.
This is the now the big brother of my family - a rescued Greyhound. His name is Frank Zappa. I call him Zappa. He's 7 years old and has learned all about life beyond the track and crate from Steely when he was with us. It was very rewarding to watch his personality bloom as he settled into the family. And yes, he runs like the wind!
This is Natasha, my dearest friend. She was with me through college, medical school, residency, and she moved with me from Chicago to Spokane several years ago. She was my best running partner for 10 years. My sweet Natasha died from bone cancer in 2006. I miss her still. I hung a windchimes over the deck outside. When it chimes, I smile and think she has finally -- wherever she is now -- caught a squirrel!
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hmmm all I SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
is a COOL Pillow SOFT "white Line" to trot on in the cool Sun :-) on a wonderful July Day with some Friends and Family !
what do you see again? !
Bob
Why that's EXACTLY what I see too!
ok I thought U mentioned Barkley in your recent post but I never really LOOKED at it and didn't know what u meant... UNTIL I read that article last night from David Horton and then I googled it---JEEZ
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LISA Wrote:I'm trying to decide about the Barkley. It's March 31st. I can't really justify taking off so many work days only to bushwack 20 +/- miles. I also am finding it hard to justify risking my ankle. My big race this year is Badwater and the Barkley is the polar opposite of that.
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YES SAVE that Ankle Lisa-- do u know anyone personally who tried this Barkley Event??
it is soo nutz, actually (don't tell anyone I said this, But it does look kinda fun in that WEIRD way that we Love so well--haha) shhhhhhhhhh
LOL and what about that $1.60 entry fee oh I am sure there is a story behind that fee...the WHOLE event is a friggin story--
I seen one article about the 9 BOOK Titles he has on the course they where soo funny but now I can't find it :-(
Good Night
Bob
It is one long road...but it has an end, one you are coming to this summer. Although the end never means stop, does it? :)
Correct, Olga! There is NO finish line!
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