tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post2442072355599999510..comments2024-02-21T09:02:10.761-05:00Comments on Two Bears Farm and the Three Cubs: Only Nine More Miles To Go - Ultramarathoning ReflectionLisa @ Two Bears Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-23542754919230805172011-03-10T11:57:37.287-05:002011-03-10T11:57:37.287-05:00That's not a stubborn streak, this is madness....That's not a stubborn streak, this is madness. I really enjoyed reading these miles, along side you. I even found myself rubbing my leg, feeling your pain.<br />You did an EXCEPTIONAL job of showing, over telling. Well done and congrats on finishing!The mad woman behind the bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15329865928939993983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-23839648812732305452011-03-10T00:10:56.659-05:002011-03-10T00:10:56.659-05:00I really like your blog. You write a really great ...I really like your blog. You write a really great post! Glad I stopped over.Annesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-2963512438977983212011-03-09T10:11:09.911-05:002011-03-09T10:11:09.911-05:00Ive never gotten a look into a runner's mind, ...Ive never gotten a look into a runner's mind, and I love what you showed us here. I think your character traits are obvious in there, with strength, determination, character, thinking ahead, pacing yourself, focusing on others and drawing inspiration when you are lacking.. Im really glad to meet you! What a great window into your life here.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666555088992266185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-52855896301061184872011-03-09T03:44:49.668-05:002011-03-09T03:44:49.668-05:00Thank you for sharing your support for Jo! It is c...Thank you for sharing your support for Jo! It is comments like yours that make sharing so important and uplifting for everyone.Shanae Branhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788563284474098409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-7943012555075119872011-03-08T22:17:38.884-05:002011-03-08T22:17:38.884-05:00I literally cannot conceive of running 34 miles, n...I literally cannot conceive of running 34 miles, never mind trail miles.<br /><br />A stubborn streak, you say. I say admirable determination.<br /><br />I am impressed, to say the least.CDGhttp://moveovermarypoppins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-79906125581938543412011-03-08T21:45:01.763-05:002011-03-08T21:45:01.763-05:00Amazing determination and strength! You're tru...Amazing determination and strength! You're truly an inspiration..Denelle @CaitsConceptshttp://caitlinsconcepts.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-4891075284372105712011-03-08T21:05:59.957-05:002011-03-08T21:05:59.957-05:00I LOVE how you managed to dig deep and find someth...I LOVE how you managed to dig deep and find something that motivated you to pull through. This was terrific! Bravo!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-16394040763017369302011-03-08T20:15:09.268-05:002011-03-08T20:15:09.268-05:00I'm impressed - I'd kill myself - good luc...I'm impressed - I'd kill myself - good luck and God's speed.<br /><br />I have a silly question: That chicken on your blog header, is that your pet?Doris Sturmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383495196401230783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-52198518329762402902011-03-08T19:58:36.624-05:002011-03-08T19:58:36.624-05:00I admire your courage! I have a hard time walking,...I admire your courage! I have a hard time walking,let alone running. You go girl! Blessings janeJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535490386634385929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-81498120141663656262011-03-08T17:24:40.487-05:002011-03-08T17:24:40.487-05:00What a wonderful way to get to know you better. Re...What a wonderful way to get to know you better. Reading your tribute to your friend and how she inspired you, made me tear up. And reading about how you finished the race in time, in pain, and with so much determination inspired me in turn.--IngerIngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-77627930837560944962011-03-08T17:14:08.020-05:002011-03-08T17:14:08.020-05:00Wow! An ultramarathon!? Good for you! You wrote ...Wow! An ultramarathon!? Good for you! You wrote about it so vividly that I felt like I was running with you. I have lived it (vicariously) through you and I will never have to try this for myself : )30ish Mamahttp://www.30ishmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-76039404993062133432011-03-08T16:42:31.860-05:002011-03-08T16:42:31.860-05:00WONDERFULLY DONE! Perseverance, fortitude, courag...WONDERFULLY DONE! Perseverance, fortitude, courage, sheer determination and heart...lots of HEART!...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-14780176808788528732011-03-08T16:31:30.017-05:002011-03-08T16:31:30.017-05:0017 mile wilderness loop run twice. Wow! That's...17 mile wilderness loop run twice. Wow! That's intense. I loved this line, "Warm thoughts for the remnants of her family lift my heavy feet over logs, through a stream, up rustic steps and across a bridge." because it is so packed full of emotion for yourself, for her for loss in general.Jenniferhttp://whispatory.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-70725397917651927412011-03-08T16:05:51.237-05:002011-03-08T16:05:51.237-05:00I loved this, and mentioning your friend Lauren es...I loved this, and mentioning your friend Lauren especially touched my heart. She is in her own ultramarathon and can't stop either. Good for you for finishing!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175077917096988524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-88433369114422764902011-03-08T15:37:44.615-05:002011-03-08T15:37:44.615-05:00Gosh Lisa I will remember you and your perseveranc...Gosh Lisa I will remember you and your perseverance. It's true if someones sorrow can make you appreciate where you are - then someone's joy and perseverance can too. Hope I explained it right. Sandie♥Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-90300038146649421512011-03-08T13:15:54.088-05:002011-03-08T13:15:54.088-05:00I am absolutely amazed by this post! What determin...I am absolutely amazed by this post! What determination and inspiration. You have been passed this through your friend, and look where you went. Now I hope I can glean a bit of it and use it as well.<br />You ROCK!<br />That was one great race!!!!!!!!!<br />(I'd like to see the t-shirt;)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040738593336836064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-70922902798425964252011-03-08T11:13:48.375-05:002011-03-08T11:13:48.375-05:00This was fantastic. I love how you describe the su...This was fantastic. I love how you describe the surroundings and trying to push yourself when you're body has other ideas. Makes me want to lace up my running shoes!VictoriaKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07987993161693042703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-18177517427182291162011-03-08T10:58:27.302-05:002011-03-08T10:58:27.302-05:00I have a BIL who runs ultramarathons and he clearl...I have a BIL who runs ultramarathons and he clearly has a stubborn streak. I don't think that people would finish without one.<br /><br />Very nicely done.Jackhttp://www.thejackb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-25673110198227555692011-03-08T10:39:53.828-05:002011-03-08T10:39:53.828-05:00You painted such a scene that I winced. I could FE...You painted such a scene that I winced. I could FEEL your pain. Congratulations on gritting through it and making the finish in time. <br />I hope you still have the T-shirt!Danahttp://www.feastafterfamine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-15018126015490584762011-03-08T09:52:03.996-05:002011-03-08T09:52:03.996-05:00Very impressive Lisa! You did a great job!
Sorry...Very impressive Lisa! You did a great job!<br /><br />Sorry for your friend too. What a tremendous loss!My Mad Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00828880300513624067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-51137011574836939732011-03-08T09:15:00.151-05:002011-03-08T09:15:00.151-05:00I loved the tribute to your friend within this sto...I loved the tribute to your friend within this story of your own perseverence. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-70081413489983519612011-03-08T09:13:41.686-05:002011-03-08T09:13:41.686-05:00You are one tuff lady!...I enjoyed reading, I knew...You are one tuff lady!...I enjoyed reading, I knew you were awesome, but now I realize what a great writer you are too!<br />~Jo<br />LazyonLoblollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-6350565359592067112011-03-08T08:23:01.886-05:002011-03-08T08:23:01.886-05:00Very impressive!
Visiting from TRDC and now follo...Very impressive!<br /><br />Visiting from TRDC and now following you on GFC and Twitter ;-)I Thought I Knew Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455472180040349212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-12882491025783810462011-03-08T08:15:51.099-05:002011-03-08T08:15:51.099-05:00You are very brave to have run this! I don't e...You are very brave to have run this! I don't even want to do a 5K! haha! I love your determination and I am glad you got your shirt :)amygrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655920157645555504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-78614957989780795562011-03-08T08:01:17.579-05:002011-03-08T08:01:17.579-05:00It's amazing what you can will yourself to do ...It's amazing what you can will yourself to do if you let your mind go to that special place. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.com