tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post2132590842695633711..comments2023-09-10T11:55:29.554-04:00Comments on Health and Adventure: No Western Love For MeDerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226053638415425937noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-59348852713235758432009-12-07T18:49:42.092-05:002009-12-07T18:49:42.092-05:00Bummer man. Oh well. They need to make the quali...Bummer man. Oh well. They need to make the qualifying standards tougher.<br /><br />There are tons of races though so no worries.Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305522904478032648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-55887084372079939222009-12-07T10:03:56.538-05:002009-12-07T10:03:56.538-05:00A 1 in 5 chance and we still can't get in. I ...A 1 in 5 chance and we still can't get in. I also agree that maybe putting down some cash ahead of time might have weeded out those not really interested before the lottery even started. Oh well, I guess we were just meant to do some other great races next year instead. Hope your knee feels better soon. Have a great holiday season.<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948241091963239428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-37019659093023509312009-12-06T10:25:40.779-05:002009-12-06T10:25:40.779-05:00David,
Yes, Dark Ale was consumed last night.
Les...David,<br />Yes, Dark Ale was consumed last night.<br /><br />Leslie,<br />Bighorn looks very interesting. Never really thought to check it out before. Good recomendation.<br /><br />GZ,<br />Well said. Guess it opens the door for the possibility for the trip we've wanted to take to Colorado now too.Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05226053638415425937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-11597340042575931052009-12-06T10:01:16.169-05:002009-12-06T10:01:16.169-05:00Sorry to hear you did not get in. I'd think t...Sorry to hear you did not get in. I'd think they could really just up the ante with setting a higher qualification bar, be it a 100 or be it a faster set of 50 mile / 100 mile times - even with adjustments for specific courses.<br /><br />Races need to make a choice if they are going to be an all comers event or a championship event. There are races that can be both (road marathons) but that is obviously much more challenging for ultra - mountain events (given impact, etc)GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-58146396082604934422009-12-05T23:00:41.958-05:002009-12-05T23:00:41.958-05:00Bummer Derrick! What about Bighorn? Now there...Bummer Derrick! What about Bighorn? Now there's a June 100 miler that is kick-ass AND it's in Wyoming! How many of your Ontario buddies have been to Wyoming? It's aaaaawesome! Oh yeah, and Congrats on the new website launch it looks good.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-78946658654363220082009-12-05T18:58:52.675-05:002009-12-05T18:58:52.675-05:00I can too Derrick - YOU.
Bummed man - i was reall...I can too Derrick - YOU.<br /><br />Bummed man - i was really looking forward to the trip. Well pick another one and I'll be there - need the training and the dinner conversation with you on the trails.<br /><br />Have another Dark Pale Ale<br /><br />cheers my friend.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745837995772852926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-27403438187794399192009-12-05T18:44:49.856-05:002009-12-05T18:44:49.856-05:00Congrats again Moogy. That's great you got in....Congrats again Moogy. That's great you got in. Can't believe you were out walking the dog during the lottery. I was a sucker and glued to the live feed. <br /><br />The whole process really needs an overhaul. If they are indeed trying to make it the 'Boston Marathon' of ultra running, then need to sort out a lot of the logistics. Even today when they anounced that the final 10 spots were going to be drawn from the crowd on hand....when was that announced beforehand? It inflates the already heavily California based field. Oh well. Maybe next year.<br /><br />Anyhow...good luck with your training! I can recommend an awesome pacer I happen to know.Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05226053638415425937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640721937729290009.post-42259370806697412972009-12-05T18:04:38.663-05:002009-12-05T18:04:38.663-05:00Yeah, it is a *weird* process. W/ only 275 spots a...Yeah, it is a *weird* process. W/ only 275 spots available it makes ya wonder about how the other huge number of spots are selected. Very few are actually earned thru the Montrail Cup. There has been debates as to min qualifications a 100 miler instead of a 50 miler minimum.<br />I am super surprised and even more psyched that I got in...crap the pressures now on that I am one of two representing Ontario. Wish me luck! I might be needing a pacer. 8)Moogynoreply@blogger.com