tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post1557906629931874224..comments2023-12-22T22:34:49.335-05:00Comments on Shining's Ultra Blog: Mountain Masochist 50--a run for MikeSophie Speidelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-25039843964874984952010-11-09T14:22:38.253-05:002010-11-09T14:22:38.253-05:00Thank you for sharing your good memories. It's...Thank you for sharing your good memories. It's comforting and I think it helps us to heal from the loss we are all feeling.ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-75662596115373315292010-11-07T21:04:23.576-05:002010-11-07T21:04:23.576-05:00Thank you, C. I crewed Mike at Masochist in 2004, ...Thank you, C. I crewed Mike at Masochist in 2004, so it was very cathartic for me to re-visit all the places where I helped him. Climbing up Buck Mountain to the Rocky music was very emotional. Hope you had a great day out there---it was beautiful!Sophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-61531958826473364812010-11-07T17:24:21.667-05:002010-11-07T17:24:21.667-05:00I was sorry to hear about the passing away at the ...I was sorry to hear about the passing away at the pre-race briefing. I saw you a couple of times while running the MMTR. I didn't know Mike but I am sure he would have appreciated your dedication at the race and great performance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15372436566044947349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-34722293762662511642010-11-05T12:31:22.475-04:002010-11-05T12:31:22.475-04:00Have a great run Sophie. So hard to understand su...Have a great run Sophie. So hard to understand such a horrible desease as cancer. Thinking of you and I too love the line, one long run and friends for life.Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832545114209221483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-89669502685008955852010-11-05T09:56:24.698-04:002010-11-05T09:56:24.698-04:00Thanks for all your comments, dear friends.
I rec...Thanks for all your comments, dear friends.<br /><br />I received this email this morning from Sue Broderick, Nov 5, 2010:<br /><br />"Dear friends of Mike,<br /><br />We would like to thank you all for the support and caring that you have<br />shown Mike over the past few weeks. Every phone call, email and visit meantso much to him. It is with a heavy heart that we are letting you all know Mike did pass away peacefully at 2:15 am November 5th with Jill<br />and I by his side.<br />We are all so fortunate to have been a part of Mike's life. We hope you all<br />will find comfort in knowing that each one of you meant so much to him."<br /><br />Mike will be in my thoughts every step of the way tomorrow. Thanks for all your support and love. Can't wait to give you all big hugs when we meet again.Sophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-83797512316086053902010-11-05T09:20:19.552-04:002010-11-05T09:20:19.552-04:00Good thoughts, Soph. Wishing for Mike to be back o...Good thoughts, Soph. Wishing for Mike to be back out there with us some day soon.run4daysbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499581323906946556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-34795481838860083772010-11-05T08:59:24.523-04:002010-11-05T08:59:24.523-04:00That cloud hangs over all of us I think. No answer...That cloud hangs over all of us I think. No answers to be found. Thanks for sharing. <br /><br />Godspeed tomorrow.<br /><br />AlanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266849560814712157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-28259257303937357262010-11-05T08:55:26.866-04:002010-11-05T08:55:26.866-04:00That is so sad. Have a great run for Mike. I will ...That is so sad. Have a great run for Mike. I will think of you and him while running this weekend. My brother in law died of cancer in 2009 so I will swear with you.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-29795312280582995382010-11-05T08:18:33.141-04:002010-11-05T08:18:33.141-04:00Good Luck this weekend, Soph!! can't wait to s...Good Luck this weekend, Soph!! can't wait to see you at MMTR! I really appreciate your post and you sharing. hugs to you... life really has a way of placing things in perspective of what matters most. I agree with Steph. it's amazing the strong bonds and friendships that are formed through running. <br />I think running MMTR for mike is AWESOME!!! load up some grateful dead on your ipod ( just not " going down the road feeling bad" :oP ) or some of the music you both love and seriously fight like hell in the loop FOR HIM, girlie!! i'll be there cheering you on! <br />take care and see you this evening!<br /><br />jennyjennifer Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346159448227354910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-32043338224361876572010-11-05T06:42:28.020-04:002010-11-05T06:42:28.020-04:00There is nothing about cancer that is any good. I...There is nothing about cancer that is any good. It just plain sucks, but this awful disease can be beat. With friends like you Mike will have the strength to keep striving forward. He knows that he is always in your thoughts and prayers. I am sure his desire is for you to run your very best tomorrow and that is what you will do. You have trained and are ready to tackle the loop with Mike in your thoughts. As you cross the finish line, I am sure you will be thinking of Mike and praying for his healing.Rick Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067293157750460416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-12204702704251513852010-11-04T22:23:33.726-04:002010-11-04T22:23:33.726-04:00Nice post Sophie. Thanks so much for sharing. I di...Nice post Sophie. Thanks so much for sharing. I didn't now Mike like so many of you, but I'm thinking of him anyway. One of my high school classmates just passed from cancer the other week. So much to ponder. I love your line about one long run and friends for life. That's a great line.Stephanie Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09965208595853923361noreply@blogger.com