tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post3697778361694579160..comments2024-03-17T10:51:43.346-04:00Comments on Just Another Goat: ZG: Listening to myselfamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17331844957221069032noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-32304524725148056412013-01-18T18:17:46.854-05:002013-01-18T18:17:46.854-05:00At least you try to your best and it was a hard de...At least you try to your best and it was a hard decision to run or avoid to do so. Hostpphhttp://www.hostpph.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-67197326799421104482011-04-30T14:35:44.121-04:002011-04-30T14:35:44.121-04:00Amy, it was nice meeting you at the mile 44 aid st...Amy, it was nice meeting you at the mile 44 aid station, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit in my home state. Hope to see you out on the trails next year!<br />-scoutscouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740802122841545085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-18395384374012833252011-04-27T16:27:58.268-04:002011-04-27T16:27:58.268-04:00Amy
What you gonna do...........
billy-BobAmy<br /><br />What you gonna do...........<br /><br />billy-BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-78899090536291664982011-04-26T14:26:22.992-04:002011-04-26T14:26:22.992-04:00Jane--Great meeting you and hope to see you out th...Jane--Great meeting you and hope to see you out there next year!<br /><br />Evan--Great meeting you, too, and glad I could help. I'll see you next year! <br /><br />SLG--I LOVE heat. <br /><br />Kir--It looks like you're back stronger than ever, so I'll hope for the same!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331844957221069032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-46723809336563756482011-04-25T21:34:53.403-04:002011-04-25T21:34:53.403-04:00Hey Amy,
It was great to meet you, and though I r...Hey Amy, <br />It was great to meet you, and though I really wanted to see you out there running, I too was very appreciative of your support. I certainly needed all I could get! Haha, especially when you were the only one that saw me desperately struggling with my water bladder. So thanks, and you'll just have to come back next year!<br />EvanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394495510282720178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-66601410096238053182011-04-21T16:14:21.734-04:002011-04-21T16:14:21.734-04:00I suppose if you have to DNF before mile 1, Arizon...I suppose if you have to DNF before mile 1, Arizona in March is a good place to do that and still have some fun.<br />I hear you on the injuries and gratitude. When you do heal, you'll come back better and stronger than ever.ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-84829399242745092322011-04-21T15:59:14.817-04:002011-04-21T15:59:14.817-04:00Nice to meet you out there (even if you would have...Nice to meet you out there (even if you would have preferred to be running). You made the right choice - my husband had a similar injury, which he re-injured a couple of weeks later. A year on, he still has a deformed calf that hurts about half the times he runs on it. Hope it heals fast, and I hope I get to race against you next year!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122841352783382716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-7742043438081115882011-04-21T08:25:04.426-04:002011-04-21T08:25:04.426-04:00Despite not running it looks like you had a great ...Despite not running it looks like you had a great time with friends and you spared your calf. I love the pic of the naked runner, thought you were kidding but nope!Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832545114209221483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-22879002058785585762011-04-21T05:15:21.019-04:002011-04-21T05:15:21.019-04:00A good read Amy. It's a tough decision to pull...A good read Amy. It's a tough decision to pull out of a race so early, forget about it and move on to the next one!<br />Happy running :o)<br />RichieThe Sunday Adventure Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149469472725685665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-1427346546317404742011-04-20T09:43:37.802-04:002011-04-20T09:43:37.802-04:00Despite the fact that you have to pump your own ga...Despite the fact that you have to pump your own gas???? What are you, royalty?<br /><br />Okay, okay. That was quite a fun read, despite the fact I feel terrible for you. I guess the doctor's advice was good. Heck, I mean, that way at least you went down trying, didn't do any further damage and you got to experience a bit of Arizona. I just imagine that if you lived there in the middle of the summer you'd be like "This is WAY too hot. And NO ONE is coming to pump my gas."<br /><br />I will say what you know: all injuries take time to heal and not just ice and stretching. The good thing is this sure doesn't sound like a permanent problem.sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-9859440780062866952011-04-19T18:58:58.187-04:002011-04-19T18:58:58.187-04:00Thanks for the comments, all. I did have a fun wee...Thanks for the comments, all. I did have a fun weekend, despite not being able to run, and hopefully the decision will have me healthy and back on trails this week.<br /><br />Evan, it's a state law, but only 2 states are so gracious as to pump gas for you--OR and NJ. I don't plan to ever live in NJ, so I guess I'm stuck in OR. I think it pisses my dad off, too, that they don't allow you to pump your own, and no, you don't need to tip (or at least I don't....).amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331844957221069032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-30263323359736242832011-04-19T13:21:15.705-04:002011-04-19T13:21:15.705-04:00Sounds like a good weekend regardless of not runni...Sounds like a good weekend regardless of not running the race. Arizona is awesome and the calf is one of those injuries you don't want to mess with. I loved your 7 thoughts. Spot on.<br /><br />I especially liked the pumping gas comment at the end. I was pissed last year when I flew up to Pine to Palm and they would not allow me to pump my own gas. What is up with Oregon? I do not understand the reasoning behind that one. Just let me take care of the gas and leave me alone! I also wasn't sure if I was expected to tip the guy after he did it.Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305522904478032648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-37135294318578766592011-04-19T00:26:21.874-04:002011-04-19T00:26:21.874-04:00Amy, wow. Yes, it is best to follow your 'gut&...Amy, wow. Yes, it is best to follow your 'gut' although frustrating, especially when you get to the start line and actually start. But, best to wait. Otherwise, you might blow yourself out for the next month, or more. What you described, in many ways how I felt before the Rumble 40. But, ultimately, I knew in my gut was the right thing to do. Have been squirrely in the meantime, just doing a ton of core work, cycling, and seeing an 'Active Release (muscle) Therapist', which has helped greatly alleviate the underlying issue (tight calves and need work on form). When with other runners, the look you described they gave you, hard to not let ego drive your decisions (can be for me anyway, get competitive). Look forward to hearing what is next on your race and recovery calendar. Wish you the quickest recovery possible too! -- JUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113463231143079497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-6670662574748818132011-04-19T00:24:45.793-04:002011-04-19T00:24:45.793-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113463231143079497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-79080758509190892182011-04-19T00:13:22.863-04:002011-04-19T00:13:22.863-04:00rest up and get better Amy - want to see you at th...rest up and get better Amy - want to see you at that little race next month :) I had same dilema when injured at TNF San Fran - I so wantesd to start just in case a miracle happened, well least you started, found out it wasn't going to happen and made the smart choice, good call - there are lots more races to comeEllie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053246362407725539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-43365200816579170032011-04-18T21:55:44.285-04:002011-04-18T21:55:44.285-04:00I believe you're correct in saying that was th...I believe you're correct in saying that was the quickest dnf ever, and I applaud you for that, Amy! You made a very wise decision for a self-proclaimed flake. And apparently you will not be joining the fun on Saturday back at Monument Peak. Go get a massage instead. A very deep massage.saschasdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920379008380900505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-75375427166705121692011-04-18T21:30:08.036-04:002011-04-18T21:30:08.036-04:00So fun to read. Sometimes sharing the voices in y...So fun to read. Sometimes sharing the voices in your head shed light on the voices in our heads. Thanks. Glad to hear that you took care of yourself.<br />Big hugs!!<br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-42554565946431808042011-04-18T18:58:17.938-04:002011-04-18T18:58:17.938-04:00Save it up ~ push for Western States. Listening &...Save it up ~ push for Western States. Listening & being patient is hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-58468221701465189982011-04-18T18:00:24.209-04:002011-04-18T18:00:24.209-04:00Amy, you're smart, and I am happy to hear that...Amy, you're smart, and I am happy to hear that. I also really want you to be healthy and perform at WS. So, heal up!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-75628440850145943922011-04-18T16:49:02.850-04:002011-04-18T16:49:02.850-04:00Not your average race report but in the end you ca...Not your average race report but in the end you can only listen to your body and make your own decisions. You're giving yourself the best chance of another stellar season. And you'll make it back to ZG at full strength.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015544399068863167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032959759035716824.post-14330541675557897782011-04-18T16:16:00.225-04:002011-04-18T16:16:00.225-04:00Hey Amy!
Glad you came to hang out in the AZ sun!...Hey Amy!<br /><br />Glad you came to hang out in the AZ sun! I know it wasn't your ideal trip, because of your calf and all, but let it be known that I appreciated your help at the aid stations and your company at the tree house very much! I understand you went to Sedona...the Grand Canyon still awaits ;>)<br /><br />See you again soon! Cheers!<br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279920796795517571noreply@blogger.com