tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post1546184723695972451..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Running with My Dad at the 2009 Boston MarathonScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-45218242262845606922011-02-03T13:43:47.947-08:002011-02-03T13:43:47.947-08:00I recently came across your blog and have been rea...I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed. Really a nice post here!single dadhttp://www.singledadfinancialhelp.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-54589089256468002662010-12-15T01:42:47.263-08:002010-12-15T01:42:47.263-08:00Hi,
It's really something special with the fat...Hi,<br />It's really something special with the father and son thing. <br />My dad died fifteen years ago. It's actually exactly fifteen years ago today and I'm sitting in front of my PC with a candle burning on the side of my screen reading this blog post and remembering my father. <br />I hope I can do somehing similar with my boys one day. <br />Thanks for the post.<br />Best!<br />LarsPain in Achilles tendon? We have the solution.http://www.achillestendonitisx.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-80685792496398500052010-08-28T07:22:25.478-07:002010-08-28T07:22:25.478-07:00What a great experience for both of you! Cool and ...What a great experience for both of you! Cool and nice photos. Your post inspires me to keep running!keen shoeshttp://www.zbsports.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-14088599938232786102009-11-17T21:34:02.390-08:002009-11-17T21:34:02.390-08:00Wow...that is so awe-inspiring! Congratulations to...Wow...that is so awe-inspiring! Congratulations to both of you. May you enjoy many more "defeats" at the hands of your dad, and someday your daughter :)nourish-n-cherishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626632601415452813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-2583219213417943122009-08-01T13:08:34.477-07:002009-08-01T13:08:34.477-07:00What a great story, Scott! I was there, cameraless...What a great story, Scott! I was there, cameraless, so I really enjoyed your pics!<br />After, years of fast road racing, I ran my first marathon at age 48 in 2008 (Charlottesville) and qualified!! As a nearly 7 year breast cancer "thriver", I really felt I was running for way more than just myself. It was an emotional, party of a run. I had a blast! Congratulations to your rockin' Dad!!Christiannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-30733220167169931582009-05-04T06:48:00.000-07:002009-05-04T06:48:00.000-07:00On the opposite side, I hope someday to run the Bo...On the opposite side, I hope someday to run the Boston Marathon with my son.<br /><br />Maybe when he is 20 and I am 60, or he os 25 and I am 65.<br /><br />Age 20 and 60 are only 16 years away! :)<br /><br />Thanks for your wonderful story.<br /><br />And you guys are slim! Though not all slim folks are fast, being slim like that certainly helps produce faster running times. It's no surprise to me you guys do so well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-77560267493948492682009-05-03T21:16:00.000-07:002009-05-03T21:16:00.000-07:00KOS -
I've been pretty lucky in that I haven't ha...KOS -<br /><br />I've been pretty lucky in that I haven't had many injuries. I had one in 2007 during the Tahoe Rim Trail 100m that put me out for a few months. I had to start at ground zero again, and wasn't sure if I would get back. But I took it easy, and made sure I still enjoyed it. I do my best to respect recovery days, cross-train, and not risk it. That seems to do the trick.<br /><br />I do get some burnout here and there, but can usually get through it by taking a break, switching my races to new venues, or changing up my routine. I am equally addicted to being outside and that optimism that comes with being in good physical shape, so as long as I have both the training feels like therapy. My spouse has definitely burnt out on it though. ;-)<br /><br />SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-70569168180849255892009-05-03T20:10:00.000-07:002009-05-03T20:10:00.000-07:00Hey Scott:
I'm wondering if you've ever had an in...Hey Scott:<br /><br />I'm wondering if you've ever had an injury or a "burnout" from your triathlons and ultramarathons and, if so, you ever felt like you would never get back into shape again.KOS MOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724784186993829263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-11763237067986833462009-05-02T15:30:00.000-07:002009-05-02T15:30:00.000-07:00What an incredible experience you got to share tog...What an incredible experience you got to share together! Congrats to both of you. I hope to be there one day myself.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-29763000109730995652009-05-02T14:12:00.000-07:002009-05-02T14:12:00.000-07:00Great story Scott. Your dad is a MONSTER! 3:45 a...Great story Scott. Your dad is a MONSTER! 3:45 at age 67?! Good for him and very inspiring. The best part of the story is that both of you will have that memory for the rest of your lives. Enjoy it!CPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184600638982242209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-54369295128608231682009-05-02T09:54:00.000-07:002009-05-02T09:54:00.000-07:00Your dad looks like he'd be fun to hang out with!
...Your dad looks like he'd be fun to hang out with!<br /><br />3:45 at age 67 - wow! <br /><br />That runner in the pink tutu is Keith Straw btw - he's an ultra runner. I've met him at Javelina Jundred 2 years back. He was wearing the same outfit (including wand) and no water bottles.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295503948984908185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-5233737156912263232009-05-01T08:45:00.000-07:002009-05-01T08:45:00.000-07:00Incredibly jealous and envious. Wish I could've sh...Incredibly jealous and envious. Wish I could've shared an experience like that with my father when he was still here with us. <br /><br />Stellar weekend Scott. and a happy belated b-day!Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861731779718760848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-46125724959367877592009-04-30T16:12:00.000-07:002009-04-30T16:12:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your day with us. I...Thank you so much for sharing your day with us. I really enjoyed reading it.<br /><br />Congratulations to you and your dad.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-6150321651830602812009-04-30T12:55:00.000-07:002009-04-30T12:55:00.000-07:00Scott, I don't think I've ever responded to a blo...Scott, I don't think I've ever responded to a blog before -- but had to. I, too, have run 3 marathons with my dad and agree that it is an unique mix of being a kid, a parent, and a runner. You just write and describe it better than I ever could. So thank you.<br /><br />For his 65th bday, we ran the LA marathon -- his first.<br /><br />For his 70th, we ran Napa. <br /><br />When he was 75, I had the enormous pleasure of finishing an ultra flanked by my dad and my 13 year old son. 26.7 miles at the SF 1day - -though my son and I walked a few more to 50k after sleeping all night! I just wanted to plant a seed of an idea as your daughter grows up.<br /><br />This weekend he is at the Eugene 1/2 hoping there aren't too many other 76 year olds. I am very proud.<br /><br />Kristen Nilsson FarleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-16440444276174805432009-04-30T10:37:00.000-07:002009-04-30T10:37:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for the comments, everyone. Now my ...Thanks so much for the comments, everyone. Now my Dad knows he is a rock star! He's already back running too - apparently there are some recovery tips he should be sharing!<br /><br />John and Fitz - great to see you out there. Fitz, I will definitely be taking you up on the luxury ride to Hopkinton next year!<br /><br />SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-20856083017338424682009-04-29T19:08:00.000-07:002009-04-29T19:08:00.000-07:00Great stuff Scott, one of the best entries yet, en...Great stuff Scott, one of the best entries yet, enjoyed it...congrats to both you & your father, very cool.<br /><br />Will G.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-21679720063033732572009-04-29T18:05:00.000-07:002009-04-29T18:05:00.000-07:00Oh, and of course, since today's your 40th, Happy ...Oh, and of course, since today's your 40th, Happy Birthday!Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-66548560464985929712009-04-29T17:24:00.000-07:002009-04-29T17:24:00.000-07:00Congrats to your dad and thanks for sparing us ima...Congrats to your dad and thanks for sparing us images of you looking like Bleaker. I must admit if I could run Boston with my dad, who probably has the genetics to have been able to do it even in his mid-70's, it would be really, really cool.<br /><br />By the way, I'm impresesed with how fast you're running this year, so won't be too surprised for some breakthrough times at your upcoming longer races. Good luck at Miwok and beyond!Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-30949734282355453602009-04-29T15:51:00.000-07:002009-04-29T15:51:00.000-07:00Great report - made me tear up at the end! Congrat...Great report - made me tear up at the end! Congrats to your dad. The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree - a good thing in this case! Happy birthday too!Laura Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391103148916021415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-60403322331904687102009-04-29T12:10:00.000-07:002009-04-29T12:10:00.000-07:00As always great writing and a very special story a...As always great writing and a very special story about each of you and your Boston experience.<br /><br />I met you and your Dad when you were buying your tights and was surprised that he never went to the marathon or Sox game in all his time in Boston. I guess from what you say he was into more devilish activities!! Thanks for taking the time to talk.<br /><br />In a strange twist I handed your Dad gatroade at the mile 12 aid station as he rushed through. I was a little concerned at that time since he seemed quite rushed so I was happy to see he finished AND with a remarkable time.<br /><br />If, no, when, you come back to Boston let me know and I will get you on that luxury bus we spoke about for the trip to Hopkington.<br />Steve FitzgeraldFitziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13413367063830834852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-39743275484137831102009-04-29T09:20:00.000-07:002009-04-29T09:20:00.000-07:00What a wonderful story. I emailed the link to my h...What a wonderful story. I emailed the link to my husband so he could read it. Your dad looks so happy in the photos! He is an inspiration for us all.Heidi E. Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303422325730489444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-16040696462925660012009-04-29T08:27:00.000-07:002009-04-29T08:27:00.000-07:00Hi Scott. I finished just in front of you and you...Hi Scott. I finished just in front of you and your Dad (3:44) I was the guy wearing the Bright Yellow Livestrong hat. I'm also a trail runner, from Clayton, CA. I wasn't impressed with Heartbreak itself, but the cummulation of the hills did have an effect.A great experience! Congrats to your Dad for a good time and to you for your great experience. <br /><br />Johnthe Gumby chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404834488044294831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-76556053298824187322009-04-29T08:18:00.000-07:002009-04-29T08:18:00.000-07:00That is the most touching post I've read in a long...That is the most touching post I've read in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing it with us, Scott. Congratulations to you and your dad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-37557220187104361962009-04-29T07:11:00.001-07:002009-04-29T07:11:00.001-07:00This was such a beautiful post Scott. Thanks for n...This was such a beautiful post Scott. Thanks for not being afraid to share the personal side of the story. That's a big part of what makes you such a great writer.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-52900450506013075452009-04-29T07:11:00.000-07:002009-04-29T07:11:00.000-07:00Was totally teary eyed reading that!!! Great job t...Was totally teary eyed reading that!!! Great job to you both!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974196881327668896noreply@blogger.com