tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post1293545339358092750..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Trail Running Races - What Do They Mean To You?Scott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-47251874105511146322010-07-30T18:27:05.590-07:002010-07-30T18:27:05.590-07:00a trail race is a day to shine, to cry, to laugh. ...a trail race is a day to shine, to cry, to laugh. A day to set myself free into the protection of nature and the comfort of aid stations. A day where I am one in the company of many who survive in our concrete world and live on trails.mshchemelininhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553133414031131154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-68044297639393980462009-01-19T16:02:00.000-08:002009-01-19T16:02:00.000-08:00If I had the opportunity to speak to a race direct...If I had the opportunity to speak to a race director, I would thank them for letting me find out what were the limits of my potential.the Gumby chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404834488044294831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-40229903685985413462009-01-06T20:57:00.000-08:002009-01-06T20:57:00.000-08:00To race, hmmmm.... to tie together a training sche...To race, hmmmm.... to tie together a training schedule; a point in time where daily, weekly, monthly, yearly efforts can be collected and/or summarized. <BR/><BR/>To connect with others who are endeavoring to accomplish a similar goal. <BR/><BR/>A group run - although I enjoy the solitude and peace of being alone in the wilderness, some company would be nice from time to time, especially in the late night darkness. <BR/><BR/>And to give back and show appreciation/ support for the local RD's, local park and trail foundations, et cetera.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-57458116109971288282009-01-05T16:59:00.000-08:002009-01-05T16:59:00.000-08:00Communing with nature while getting quality traini...Communing with nature while getting quality training I can get on my own near where I live, but I can't push myself nearly as hard and for so long without an organized RACE-- a transcendent, communal experience from formally gathering a critical mass of fellow runners also trying to do their best, with periodic aid without hassle thanks to all those wonderful volunteers; official results including my time and relative place, plus splits to mull over later; and the chance to hang out before, during and after the run with a great bunch of like-minded people as crazy as I while stuffing my face.<BR/><BR/>probably too rambling to be quotable, but a good exercise in reflection-- good end of the year postMark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-73652725201713406562009-01-05T13:23:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:23:00.000-08:00Racing is just a specific day and place I'll be on...Racing is just a specific day and place I'll be on the trail during my journey.<BR/>-CougarbaitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-14191435120685900972009-01-05T11:55:00.000-08:002009-01-05T11:55:00.000-08:00The bottom line is: I love it out there. If I sai...The bottom line is: I love it out there. <BR/>If I said anything else I'd have to write pages and pages on why.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469783405020137973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-64406991781729371172009-01-03T07:04:00.000-08:002009-01-03T07:04:00.000-08:00One word sums it up for me.GRATITUDE. The experien...One word sums it up for me.<BR/>GRATITUDE. The experience of running ultras is amazing. The Race Directors are angels. I've been involved w/helping out and realized the sacrifices they go through. Everyone should volunteer at least one race a year!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-58342753328361620032009-01-02T18:00:00.000-08:002009-01-02T18:00:00.000-08:00With each trail race, the physical challenge, uniq...With each trail race, the physical challenge, unique scenery and occasional friendly conversation with fellow runners, both familiar and new, gives me the opportunity to completely escape the non-running world for a few hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-47201596800361853522009-01-02T15:24:00.000-08:002009-01-02T15:24:00.000-08:00While Paul perhaps said it best, I love running on...While Paul perhaps said it best, I love running on new trails, or running on old trails in a new configuration. <BR/><BR/>p.s. Secret project? Hee hee.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918325255475723268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-14931741871606349192009-01-02T09:02:00.000-08:002009-01-02T09:02:00.000-08:00Happy New Year and thanks for the inspiration, eve...Happy New Year and thanks for the inspiration, everybody. I'm tackling a 20-mile snowshoe race tomorrow and I've sort of been dreading it. Reading everybody's comments reminded me of so many great things about the sport -- now, I'm actually looking forward to the race!<BR/><BR/>- Garett GraubinsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-42853515041677031782009-01-02T08:26:00.000-08:002009-01-02T08:26:00.000-08:00To me trail running races are the perfect union of...To me trail running races are the perfect union of the beauty of Mother Nature and kindness of Human Nature. For a few dollars you can experience the incredible, awe inspiring, sights of Mother Nature while enjoying it with friends and family. Only in trail running do you have the opportunity to challenge yourself individually yet receive the unwavering support of those around you.Jay Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806794661897109317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-62387359118054978482009-01-02T06:50:00.000-08:002009-01-02T06:50:00.000-08:00I love to feel like I'm lost and in the middle of ...I love to feel like I'm lost and in the middle of no where ... all while feeling confident I'll find the finish line.<BR/><BR/>Also, on a trail race vs a road race ... where the road race feels like you against the competition, a trial is race is you against the elements. There's something natural and primal and right about it.Eric Gagliano, CFMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17091248376564405810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-52268975567366040962009-01-01T21:33:00.000-08:002009-01-01T21:33:00.000-08:00Just a chance to give myself a good old fashioned ...Just a chance to give myself a good old fashioned butt kicking while enjoying being outside. Every race is different and everyone you meet is happy to be there. What more could you want.eat dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082806667044198561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-26759322689520738062009-01-01T18:25:00.000-08:002009-01-01T18:25:00.000-08:00Can't wait to see what this super secret project y...Can't wait to see what this super secret project you got brewing is.<BR/><BR/>Here's one of the my favorite comments I've received as RD of Where's Waldo:<BR/><BR/>"That is the funniest, most beautiful, and hardest race I've ever done."Craig Thornleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078058470943851119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-51729415166351163802009-01-01T16:51:00.000-08:002009-01-01T16:51:00.000-08:00The people I have met while running trails have al...The people I have met while running trails have all turned into great friends, we all are out there to enjoy the fresh air, ever changing scenery and no stop lights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-88914587968999746922009-01-01T11:39:00.000-08:002009-01-01T11:39:00.000-08:00I love the opportunity to do an activity that is t...I love the opportunity to do an activity that is totally childlike in locations where I feel I am truly meant to play.hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141116092667926171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-29061968863790010632009-01-01T11:12:00.000-08:002009-01-01T11:12:00.000-08:00I was a hiker and a naturalist before I enjoyed ru...I was a hiker and a naturalist before I enjoyed running (and I still am); I feel I take in more of my natural surroundings in a few hours of running than I could in a whole day of hiking. I continue to geek out, identifying plants, admiring the view, even picking sage during a race to invigorate my nose!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13856636326895963707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-48420621772723750142008-12-31T13:23:00.000-08:002008-12-31T13:23:00.000-08:00I look forward to the beautiful and awesome creati...I look forward to the beautiful and awesome creation, the camaraderie of fellow runners, and pushing myself to do what I didn't think I could do!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683232026985213259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-60925384804816448682008-12-31T09:31:00.000-08:002008-12-31T09:31:00.000-08:00I love trail races because of the extra unknown th...I love trail races because of the extra unknown that is apart of all trail races. You never know what the trails are going to be like, or the weather. It is just another notch in the challenge of such races.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-45295237166959102832008-12-31T08:55:00.000-08:002008-12-31T08:55:00.000-08:00I love the competition, the opportunity to test my...I love the competition, the opportunity to test my limits in a beautiful setting with people I admire, and the look on my wife and toddler sons face when they see me cross the finish line!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118066210514120908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-8321639020397290332008-12-31T00:29:00.000-08:002008-12-31T00:29:00.000-08:00Dear Race Directors,You allow me to drink coke, ea...Dear Race Directors,<BR/><BR/>You allow me to drink coke, eat jellybeans, fart, pee, get lost, lubricate unusual boodyparts, jump over rattlesnakes and run semi-naked in the company of friends and strangers - who are all doing the more or less the same. <BR/><BR/>Cheers, PaulPaul Charterishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831196294867106529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-48317550251446913462008-12-30T22:21:00.000-08:002008-12-30T22:21:00.000-08:00I like the solitude and the connection; feeling my...I like the solitude and the connection; feeling myself breathing, my heart beating, the sound of other runners feet, seeing the sun shining through the tree branches, splashing mud... simple things that often seem hard to enjoy in the chaos of life.wcaitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854022541314219148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-61010905115283426582008-12-30T18:20:00.000-08:002008-12-30T18:20:00.000-08:00Trail Runners expect a well marked course, some fo...Trail Runners expect a well marked course, some food and water, and start and finish. You were three for three. Thank you...Running 2 Mohicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16114830492812227788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53889985696305901382008-12-30T18:00:00.000-08:002008-12-30T18:00:00.000-08:00If I were to say one comment to the RD, I would sa...If I were to say one comment to the RD, I would say:<BR/><BR/>"Sir, thanks for giving me the opportunity to feed the warrior today"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-23355689901513547122008-12-30T17:40:00.000-08:002008-12-30T17:40:00.000-08:00Running IS.Running IS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com