tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post8900065258488991832..comments2023-12-01T00:20:05.696-08:00Comments on seagull junker: 2007 Schedule???Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-33899550341255012252007-02-10T11:31:00.000-08:002007-02-10T11:31:00.000-08:00As a co-race director of a small marathon in the P...As a co-race director of a small marathon in the Pacific Northwest I take exception to your comment about cost. I can tell you that our backsides are not padded. I could earn more money playing a harmonica on a street corner with a tin can for donations. And I can't play the harmonica <BR/><BR/>The reason marathons are so expensive is because today's marathoners are whimps! They are spoiled! I love and appreciate them, don't get me wrong, but give me a break. Today marathoners want T-shirts, finisher medals, aid stations every freaking two miles, choice of two beverages, snacks, post race treats, an announcer who will call their name out as they finish, a photographer who can take their picture, a pasta dinner, a expo and the list goes on. <BR/><BR/>I ran my first marathon in 1978 and we were lucky to receive a cup of water at the one or two aid stations that were available. Now days they are every two miles, what the hell !?! We ran without shoes, over broken glass and rocks.<BR/><BR/>But, I am happy that so many runners are now running the longer races and bringing the events to the front of the media. This helps all of us. Right?<BR/><BR/>In our race management we look at marathoners, not as runners, but as customers who are looking for the best buy. We put on a great race for a good price. Guaranteed.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion this is why ultras are gaining popularity - the event is still about running. Plain and simple running, nothing more. Long live simple running!!!!<BR/><BR/>Want to run our event? Check out http://www.nodm.com/. (Actually this isn't our marathon, it's a competitor, I don't want the hate mail.) :)Island Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145175294839010254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-16998270666591015352007-01-12T14:26:00.000-08:002007-01-12T14:26:00.000-08:00Yeah...I'm hoping they don't start charging as muc...Yeah...I'm hoping they don't start charging as much for ultra's as they do for marathons. Good luck with your schedule and no worries about posting to Michelle on my blog. : )Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-11259682970332859822007-01-12T09:20:00.000-08:002007-01-12T09:20:00.000-08:00I really like the pictures you posted. What a gorg...I really like the pictures you posted. What a gorgeous place. Okay, now I feel like a wimp if marathons are "too short" for you. Someday I'll try ultras. The key word being "someday." Great site!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438263015078788527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-45289896204891389462007-01-11T10:05:00.000-08:002007-01-11T10:05:00.000-08:00Ultra running is so popular right now. I see peopl...Ultra running is so popular right now. I see people at the gym wearing 100 miler race t-shirts, my biggest boss tells me his son in law runs 100 milers....<br /><br />My race schedule is very thin so far; I guess I will run the less popular ones!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728429798532585780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-24764557375847545072007-01-11T08:49:00.001-08:002007-01-11T08:49:00.001-08:00That was the first of three Rosery lakes heading u...That was the first of three Rosery lakes heading up PCT on the Waldo course. You run by this just as the sun rises heading up to Fuji on race day.<br /><br />The picture of the mountain is of Mt. Jefferson. Haven't been there in over a year, bummer.seagull junkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12028864749826001843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-14838652732655920792007-01-11T08:49:00.000-08:002007-01-11T08:49:00.000-08:00Races are selling out quick these days. WOW! Good ...Races are selling out quick these days. WOW! Good luck with your schedule. Sounds like you have some great races lined up. I hope to meet up with you on the trails this year but you won't see me doing any 100 milers yet. Maybe next year....<br />~kimSoberMommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464376895269654756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-84305035316589248372007-01-10T21:28:00.000-08:002007-01-10T21:28:00.000-08:00CCC will have a fine RD this year. No DM for sure....CCC will have a fine RD this year. No DM for sure. I promise.<br />So, what exactly are you 100s? And why didn't you register for Miwok on time? You knew it's popular, you sand serenades for it yourself:) I know of and wnat to run more 50s than I have weekends on hands, so I am sure you'll have your picks.<br />I love to plan. Great picture of the Waldo lake (or what was that lake?)Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-15114019192753848352007-01-10T19:38:00.000-08:002007-01-10T19:38:00.000-08:00um, that was me. sorry.um, that was me. sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-78632384892221768002007-01-10T19:37:00.000-08:002007-01-10T19:37:00.000-08:00wow, how cool that ultras are selling out. (bummer...wow, how cool that ultras are selling out. (bummer for you tho!)<br /><br />love the pics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-61866836209238020262007-01-10T18:05:00.000-08:002007-01-10T18:05:00.000-08:00Yes, the selection process is on and we will see w...Yes, the selection process is on and we will see what happens. I have not heard a peep out of M.D. since the race ended. Hopefully the race will get back on track. I have not decided whether I will be running or not. Better get those applications in before they all fill up on you.robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-63246631440404680202007-01-10T15:55:00.000-08:002007-01-10T15:55:00.000-08:00Tom,
The current buzz is that the selection proces...Tom,<br />The current buzz is that the selection process for a new RD is under way. Keep it on your possibles!Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-64466773763149989132007-01-10T15:08:00.000-08:002007-01-10T15:08:00.000-08:00THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL I'M DOING CCC WITH THAT RD...THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL I'M DOING CCC WITH THAT RD! I will do it when he is out of the picture only!!! <br />tomseagull junkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12028864749826001843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28761726.post-31319518208001573402007-01-10T15:00:00.000-08:002007-01-10T15:00:00.000-08:00Which 100 milers are you doing? Did I miss it? Is...Which 100 milers are you doing? Did I miss it? Is CCC one of them? If it is, I'm sure I'll see you there. I'll either be volunteering or crewing for Rob or both.Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.com