tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post2366670501312482229..comments2023-12-22T22:34:49.335-05:00Comments on Shining's Ultra Blog: Spending time in the Pain Cave at Hellgate 2009Sophie Speidelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-67096683621864546822009-12-26T18:44:12.620-05:002009-12-26T18:44:12.620-05:00Congrats on the great time at Hellgate. That is o...Congrats on the great time at Hellgate. That is on my bucket list for sure.Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305522904478032648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-35479728941115892122009-12-21T13:12:17.563-05:002009-12-21T13:12:17.563-05:00Hey you! GREAT JOB at HG!!! :)
Way to lay it out ...Hey you! GREAT JOB at HG!!! :)<br /><br />Way to lay it out there and then go get it. Great, great job.run4daysbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499581323906946556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-61639283041795590912009-12-18T01:09:00.254-05:002009-12-18T01:09:00.254-05:00What an awesome report - Very insightful. Congrat...What an awesome report - Very insightful. Congrats on sub 15, and thanks for sharing your experience with us.Thomas Bussierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899700970910705118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-59619110193469380262009-12-17T14:28:19.828-05:002009-12-17T14:28:19.828-05:00Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say that I am overw...Hi everyone,<br /><br />I just wanted to say that I am overwhelmed by your kind words, good wishes, and support. You never know what kind of reaction a blog report with get and I am glad this one was particularly helpful and/or interesting.<br /><br />I continue to be amazed by the unconditional support that we ultrarunners give one another. I know that if I had written about failing to meet my BHAG I no doubt would have gotten the same wonderful vibe that you sent me here. Thank you.<br /><br />I am grateful to know many of you and hopeful to eventually meet those who I have not yet met but who comment regularly. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and good wishes and good kharma for 2010. <br /><br />p.s....no firm BHAG in place for 2010 yet. It's nice to look at the weather forecast for this weekend and be able to say, "Yay! It's going to snow! Let's go on a snowy run!" without worrying about training for anything. I do know that I have been thinking about going for BHAG at Masochist in November and possibly a road marathon PR in December at our local marathon. Stay tuned!<br /><br />xoxo SophieSophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-70648981221991636862009-12-17T09:19:15.991-05:002009-12-17T09:19:15.991-05:00Sophie, Incredible job! I love reading what you h...Sophie, Incredible job! I love reading what you have to say. You really speak to me and teach me. <br /><br />I loved being there and seeing you accomplish your goal. I was so moved and in awe of the fact that you bagged your BAHG. <br /><br />I'm so proud of you and it was a true honor to share the trails with you this past weekend. I hope to see you again really soon.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870927506100437590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-45155460745036332282009-12-16T12:49:40.311-05:002009-12-16T12:49:40.311-05:00Great and inspirational report! You certainly kno...Great and inspirational report! You certainly know how to put the ultra experience into words. So...What's your next BHAG?Sillybusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109020178676951293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-10904722236782198412009-12-16T09:51:45.991-05:002009-12-16T09:51:45.991-05:00good work sophie! you are truly an inspiration, r...good work sophie! you are truly an inspiration, revel in the accomplishment. i look forward to following you as you work towards your next bhag!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680409031240202001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-2053988365993278572009-12-15T16:59:46.619-05:002009-12-15T16:59:46.619-05:00Congratulations, Sophie. You did it!Congratulations, Sophie. You did it!Run Home Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394064430195728410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-18554080434736659632009-12-15T14:29:16.020-05:002009-12-15T14:29:16.020-05:00Great report Sophie - Thanks for sharing! Congrats...Great report Sophie - Thanks for sharing! Congrats again on hitting your goal - it is amazing what we can make our bodies do when our mind is in the right place. It's hard to put this Hellgate experience into words. I think it will take a long time to digest it all... but I do know I'll be back again! Hope to run with you in 2010.<br /><br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015544399068863167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-71316182506707824372009-12-15T13:25:39.980-05:002009-12-15T13:25:39.980-05:00It was an awesome run Soph, and I am forever indeb...It was an awesome run Soph, and I am forever indebted to you for turning me on to the beauty of the trails, and to the joy (yes, joy) that is the ultra distance. It has been a source of comfort, strength, and happiness, and I look forward to your advice, inspiration, and pacing efforts next year as I try to finish the beast with Hellgate. I had a great last 25 or so miles and look forward to all of it next year.J.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06929413506781045955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-62609514991298504872009-12-15T06:08:39.298-05:002009-12-15T06:08:39.298-05:00...."and I like collaboration."
I like ......."and I like collaboration."<br /><br />I like the way you think.<br /><br />DanDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794019045620435180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-827252535440524042009-12-14T21:41:12.841-05:002009-12-14T21:41:12.841-05:00Leaving that last aid station and realizing there ...Leaving that last aid station and realizing there was a chance of breaking 15 hours I pushed up that hill as hard as I could. Your comment at the top of the hill got me to kick it into a gear I never thought would be possible at that point of a race. I was honored to find out that I played a part in meeting your goal of breaking 15 hours. This Hellgate was a PR for me by an 1 hour and 24 mins, so I’d like to thank you as well.<br /><br />Hope to see you again next year. (Hopefully as a racer)<br /><br />Brad BirkholzBrad B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13275948532167174691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-33367586696489310562009-12-14T21:39:31.468-05:002009-12-14T21:39:31.468-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brad B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13275948532167174691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-58762097637138515602009-12-14T16:49:07.429-05:002009-12-14T16:49:07.429-05:00Happy late Birthday, you are awsome! Congrats on t...Happy late Birthday, you are awsome! Congrats on the sub 15. I knew you could do it, when you pulled away from me going up the first major climb after aid station 1, I could tell you were strong and ready. Time for us to rest up and then get back to business...lol. See ya soon!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-9327389091830853762009-12-14T14:55:12.600-05:002009-12-14T14:55:12.600-05:00Wow....great report and great race!
Congratulatio...Wow....great report and great race!<br /><br />Congratulations!!<br /><br />See you next month, hopefully...<br />SteveSteve Perohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233567281691642089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-46295329636699735592009-12-14T14:14:04.294-05:002009-12-14T14:14:04.294-05:00Awesome Sophie!!! You rocked it! Sub-15!
Is it re...Awesome Sophie!!! You rocked it! Sub-15! <br />Is it really your last Hellgate? I'm not putting any money on that . . . :)ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-51176390006332692892009-12-14T13:13:26.664-05:002009-12-14T13:13:26.664-05:00Great summary Sophie! I was able to relive my Hell...Great summary Sophie! I was able to relive my Hellgates by reading your account! Congratulations on finishing strong and breaking 15:00. I was sitting stuffed at a post-meal family Christmas gathering, looked at a clock and saw the time was 2:50. I resisited the urge to yell "Go Sophie" lest my family thought I was completely nuts. But I was pulling for you!!!!Marlin Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543230858206149975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-69605849160486672462009-12-14T13:06:11.060-05:002009-12-14T13:06:11.060-05:00thanks for a great write up Sophie! You have such ...thanks for a great write up Sophie! You have such a attitude of honest gratitude and love of this sport. Congrats on meeting your goal. I know you must feel proud and relieved!annette bednoskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11461892759427611533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767981221012873692.post-18603571485503481472009-12-14T11:45:06.280-05:002009-12-14T11:45:06.280-05:00Sophie, You accomplished and trashed your "BH...Sophie, You accomplished and trashed your "BHAG". What a special way to finish out your 5th Hellgate. In order to accomplish your goal, I know you had to spend a great deal of time in the "pain cave". You are very deserving of every bit of praise that comes from finishing this tough run, but also for breaking your 15 hour barrier. I am so proud of you and for all of the support that I know your family has given you. Rest up my friend. You truly deserve it. RickRick Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067293157750460416noreply@blogger.com