tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.comments2023-09-20T08:38:18.077-07:00Run Across America on TrailUltra Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162187201909045180noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-36549537643522129802012-08-26T08:14:03.234-07:002012-08-26T08:14:03.234-07:00Excellent listing and recognition of those who con...Excellent listing and recognition of those who contributed to your success. <br />It may take several more weeks or months to put the experience into perspective. <br />Get healthy. Enjoy retirement. Good to have been there, even if it was only for a little while.<br />Corky Feeney Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-83876207836661493452012-08-22T17:13:23.146-07:002012-08-22T17:13:23.146-07:00Previously I've sent to both you, Mike, and Je...Previously I've sent to both you, Mike, and Jennifer, my heartiest of congratulations. Just now, though, I'm struck with [behold!]: A Thought. IF we were both still in the Navy (well, OK, if I'd've gotten in--actually in--in the first place) I would now have to salute you as my senior officer. Sorta/kinda like: OCSA R. Limacher, USNR, now snaps to attention (quickly making sure he's wearing the uniform hat and that it's squarely adjusted) and righteously salutes CMDR M. Samuelson, USN!!! Right?<br />Or, actually I like to think of it in rock 'n' roll terms, mixed with what the Vol-State race director loves to say in the HEAT of July in Tennessee: "For those about to fry, we sa-luuuuuuuuuuute you!!!"<br />Good job. Consider yourself snappily saluted (as well as "fried"). We'll "talk" later. ;-)Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-49831296632048446502012-08-19T01:48:28.476-07:002012-08-19T01:48:28.476-07:00Congrats from a new runner that's just startin...Congrats from a new runner that's just starting out. I hope to run the states on trail one day as well, perhaps after my first 50 miler! Party hard, you guys earned it !!pesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-89433324586517978102012-08-18T20:58:20.911-07:002012-08-18T20:58:20.911-07:00Great job to both of you! Hope to meet you someday...Great job to both of you! Hope to meet you someday soon.<br />Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591361568952607663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-368414800602218042012-08-18T12:38:50.799-07:002012-08-18T12:38:50.799-07:00Wow!!! Truly an awesome endeavor and phenomenal ru...Wow!!! Truly an awesome endeavor and phenomenal run (s). Sustained Superior performance. Congratulations Sir.<br /><br />Jeri KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-61989471125064670392012-08-18T12:22:12.559-07:002012-08-18T12:22:12.559-07:00Wish I could've done this with you, Mike! Next...Wish I could've done this with you, Mike! Next year?Shannon Beasleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815595159813471680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-21000488624946568702012-08-18T07:25:09.119-07:002012-08-18T07:25:09.119-07:00Awesome! Congratulations!!!Awesome! Congratulations!!!Andy Lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-80847522083553192882012-08-18T04:21:11.909-07:002012-08-18T04:21:11.909-07:00Congrats Mike,
great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking f...Congrats Mike,<br /><br />great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Looking forward to your report ;)<br /><br /><br />Greetings from Germany<br />Max (Barefoot Mecki) ManrothMax (Barefoot Mecki) Manrothhttp://www.facebook.com/BFMeckinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-73645880699950758242012-08-17T09:10:26.463-07:002012-08-17T09:10:26.463-07:00Surf's up, Dude! Hit it!!! Congratulations! ...Surf's up, Dude! Hit it!!! Congratulations! My people will be contacting your people. Did you know there's a screenplay in the works? Well, I didn't but maybe you did, eh? :-)<br />Ya did it! The King and Queen of the Continent! My own little fiefdom pays homage. Three Wise Men will soon be visiting the bassinet of your firstborn son. They'll be just smokin' on camels and bearing gifts of Golden Oldies, frankly sensible homemade jams, and merchant (probably Target) gift cards.Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-46407487129191110252012-08-17T08:57:51.336-07:002012-08-17T08:57:51.336-07:00Actually, Mike, I wouldn't worry too much abou...Actually, Mike, I wouldn't worry too much about "what's next." Too many advertising contracts, endorsement deals, and show-up monies to consider in the meantime. Neither would I worry about how much you're going to forget (like, um, during the rest of your life?). A friend of mine had the ridiculous theory that we are ALL all-knowing when we are born, and life is only a process of forgetting. Never mind that baloney. It's why we write stuff, like journey logs, so we can read later and recall damn near it all. So save this stuff! There'll be a quiz afterwards. Just hope and pray that the ISP server this is all stored on... doesn't crash. Machines *can* forget EVERYTHING!Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-10998500106968747492012-08-17T06:33:11.019-07:002012-08-17T06:33:11.019-07:00Congratulations to Michael! Just one day to comple...Congratulations to Michael! Just one day to complete your goal.......<br /><br />We have enjoyed "joining" you on your trip. <br /><br />KY FriendsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-14451292888624696002012-08-16T15:07:14.123-07:002012-08-16T15:07:14.123-07:00The question is, after running across America, wha...The question is, after running across America, what next? Maybe running around the Great Lakes since you missed MI on this run.Andy lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-28249354387729806892012-08-15T18:25:58.275-07:002012-08-15T18:25:58.275-07:00The first question Rich should ask is why are you ...The first question Rich should ask is why are you posting onto the blog at almost 3 in the morning? Are you up early in anticipation of another day of RAAonT or is it that you cannot sleep because it is almost over and you're already being nostalgic? Perhaps it is simply the delay that occurs between hitting the enter key and the post arriving but I hope you plan to sleep in on Saturday morning before putting things into perspective. CorkyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-57006792470069344162012-08-15T14:38:02.604-07:002012-08-15T14:38:02.604-07:00Also (besides congratulations, which are already i...Also (besides congratulations, which are already in order) don't forget yet another "consequence": magazine article! I'm already more-or-less committed to submit *something* of yours and Jennifer's achievement to UR mag. (Do I see it as being a sponsor of your adventure?) Anyway, don't go away! I'll be emailing you privately--perhaps as early as Friday night--to collect your final impressions. OK, Mike?Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-7699894234843164532012-08-15T05:50:05.529-07:002012-08-15T05:50:05.529-07:00Yes Mike, start the countdown, YOU'RE going to...Yes Mike, start the countdown, YOU'RE going to make it! I guess you didn't talk to Marty about the 'consequences' of running across America. It does a number on your body. BUT I hope you remember this summer with some fond memories. I don't know how much and what kind of races you plan on running after this. I hope you reach all your goals. Corky (I guess I don't have a URL) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-77967268602644735252012-08-14T10:30:55.506-07:002012-08-14T10:30:55.506-07:00Holey Moley! You're actually honing in on the...Holey Moley! You're actually honing in on the finish line, uh, wave. Great Work, you two! I'm so proud of ya's, I could repaint my shed and garage in y'all's favorite colors. (You can each pick which. If the colors are bright enough, you'll be able to see 'em the very next time you run my "kingdom"--the Old Plank Road Trail in northeastern Illy-noise)<br />Hey, Mike, I wouldn't sweat the foot. At this point, you can practically smell the salty surf and probably just crawl to the ocean.<br />Wayda ROCK!!!Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-84367546173073655522012-08-14T10:22:28.452-07:002012-08-14T10:22:28.452-07:00"Sturgis East"!! Wow! They (the bikers..."Sturgis East"!! Wow! They (the bikers) must've looked at you two like creatures from Mars. Motorcycle peeps believe travel on foot is only allowed from the parking lot into the tavern. When I lived in MD, I roomed with a more-or-less "biker" himself. He used to borrow a "saying" from the Hells Angels: "My old lady yes, my beer maybe, my hawg NEVER!" (Meaning: he'll let you have the first two, but not his Harley-Davidson!)<br />--a little local color FYI for ya (they don't have "Sturgis" in England ;)Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-36032770402884304442012-08-14T10:13:51.960-07:002012-08-14T10:13:51.960-07:00I myself once lived in Maryland, and I used to tel...I myself once lived in Maryland, and I used to tell everyone then: It's the land we love, whether we like it or not! (I was a student, whether I liked it or not.) Try to avoid Washington, DC, though. The only "trails" there are worn into the sidewalks leading up to the welfare agencies. Enjoy the Towpath! "Torches"? OMG, Mike, Jennifer's British has totally worn off on you! You should be gathering nightly at the pub and dining on bubble and squeak.<br />(She'll know what that is. :)Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-42581586028918339492012-08-14T10:05:18.908-07:002012-08-14T10:05:18.908-07:00OMG, IHBSRIMMA! (Oh My Geek, I Have Been So Remis...OMG, IHBSRIMMA! (Oh My Geek, I Have Been So Remiss In My Monitoring Activities!) Sorry, Mike & Company, but at least you had UltraJohn to entertain y'all. He's a great guy, but he told me everything he knows in just one afternoon on a picnic table before the pre-race meal at Rocky Raccoon. Judging how fast you and Jennifer are moving, however, his stories could easily stretch out for a week. (He knows I'm kidding. I'm just grateful he was able to show up and pitch in!)<br />I'll try to pick up my Monitoring pace...Rich Limacherhttp://www.ccwriters.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-78953529619882212542012-08-11T21:06:55.058-07:002012-08-11T21:06:55.058-07:00WOW Mike and Jen!!! I am so excited to be seeing...WOW Mike and Jen!!! I am so excited to be seeing you next week and to see you realize your dream!!! What an amazing feat!!! I so enjoy all your descriptions of what you are seeing!<br />MargaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-60211904244216881952012-08-10T18:52:15.186-07:002012-08-10T18:52:15.186-07:00Wow Mike! This is Tom Brennan from Poteau OK. Yo...Wow Mike! This is Tom Brennan from Poteau OK. You are doing awesome! It is absolutely amazing and inspiring. What an adventure and you are getting so close now. I've kind of had a dream to bike across America, I can't imagine running and getting to see all that you are getting see. I imagine there have been some pretty tough times out there. Keep it up. We will be following you! - TomMountain Trail Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856260950427856729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-76413842259943725092012-08-09T15:43:12.497-07:002012-08-09T15:43:12.497-07:00Wow! Only 9 more days!?! Awesome. I've been ...Wow! Only 9 more days!?! Awesome. I've been telling everyone about your incredible mission. Keep running!Andy Lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-56794806257800509962012-08-08T21:37:14.876-07:002012-08-08T21:37:14.876-07:00Was thrilled to run a mile with you both around MP...Was thrilled to run a mile with you both around MP46 on the trail. Will be checking the blog and hoping for a successful arrival in Delaware for you both. Good luck! <br />J.R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-28231885531169874742012-08-08T20:00:28.118-07:002012-08-08T20:00:28.118-07:00Don't be disappointed in your running, you hav...Don't be disappointed in your running, you have come so far and accomplished something most would never even try to do. I wish I could be there for the finish, my heart will be with you as you finish your journey. Congratulations!!!KDoylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072891536827595151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985627673848231042.post-7201127906372771152012-08-06T19:24:41.462-07:002012-08-06T19:24:41.462-07:00Yep, you're a civilian now but before you forg...Yep, you're a civilian now but before you forget your roots, you could hum the title song from An Officer and a Gentleman. Do you remember it? (Up Where We Belong)<br />Didn't know how else to send this except anonymous but I think you know who it's from.<br /><br />Glad to read the results from Days 66, 67, and 68.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com