tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post7380136799350570991..comments2023-05-30T08:53:45.791-07:00Comments on Sempre a Correr: Gordy Ainsleigh, You Old Son of a B... Gun!Brian Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542116985582398399noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-55981323345507906082009-11-23T07:53:56.577-08:002009-11-23T07:53:56.577-08:00We will miss you at the Western States until you d...We will miss you at the Western States until you decide to return. Good luck to you in all that you do. Here's some photos.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/encouragement/4128103284/Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-56503232213271872852009-07-09T14:58:49.074-07:002009-07-09T14:58:49.074-07:00I fully support the idea of taking a year off! :)...I fully support the idea of taking a year off! :)Brian's Wifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-75602399895820669142009-07-07T12:11:22.941-07:002009-07-07T12:11:22.941-07:00Brian,
Stayed up most of the night tracking the r...Brian,<br /><br />Stayed up most of the night tracking the run. Must have been brutal. Wait a while before you junk next year. I want to be there so I hope you will be as well.<br /><br />John PowellSeattleJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492978413538984012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-62079401139908599992009-07-06T03:50:11.597-07:002009-07-06T03:50:11.597-07:00I hope you are not also haunted by Gordy's wor...I hope you are not also haunted by Gordy's words on "fart prevention" during that talk...<br /><br />It was good to see you Brian. I'll be there volunteering for you (probably at Rucky Chucky) whenever you are ready to win it (again).<br /><br />Take good care my friend and keep on running and blogging.Jose Suarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288622464224369797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-82314069717338312932009-07-04T16:39:22.641-07:002009-07-04T16:39:22.641-07:00Thanks everyone. I am going to give Western a lit...Thanks everyone. I am going to give Western a little rest. I'm not sure which hundred will be next for me, but I know there are a bunch of good ones out there. Then in a year or two or maybe five, I'll give States another crack.Brian Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542116985582398399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-64585849131039740832009-07-04T08:00:38.020-07:002009-07-04T08:00:38.020-07:00This race hasn't beaten you, it just likes to ...This race hasn't beaten you, it just likes to beat ON you. ;-) <br /><br />Just go shred Waldo (which you will love), and enjoy a little down time with your sig other. I'm looking forward to hearing about it already!<br /><br />SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-7166819625300460752009-07-03T19:27:26.180-07:002009-07-03T19:27:26.180-07:00Brian,
I remember that talk and you can take it in...Brian,<br />I remember that talk and you can take it in several ways. It also means you shouldn't let the race dominate your life. It can get into your blood and take more control than any race really should. Like Jasper mentions, there are many great races out there and you're a great runner. I also remember Gordy mentioning something about legumes....Stephen Itanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935824890940240923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-58688102156693008452009-07-03T17:05:16.487-07:002009-07-03T17:05:16.487-07:00Hey Brian,
To me you won the 2006 Western States...Hey Brian,<br /> To me you won the 2006 Western States race. You were 18 minutes ahead of the next runner, at an 18 hour pace...Runners that can run for 100 miles at a 10 minute pace are Olympic Gods. Think of that day as a great accomplishment. If I have ever learned anything from when SRC coached me is that running is 100% mental! Think Postive! And have a great trip to Hawaii or wherever life leads you. Have fun when you run!Alinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-4129602043199113642009-07-03T07:47:27.401-07:002009-07-03T07:47:27.401-07:00Man I know how you feel. I have spent the last yea...Man I know how you feel. I have spent the last year thinking the same thing about Leadville 100. Ken one of the race people said the same thing before last years race and I thought know way not me. Keep at it man, I feel you pain.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02768438728203756752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-8828532021811348222009-07-02T21:23:48.059-07:002009-07-02T21:23:48.059-07:00There are a lot of great races out there, Brian. ...There are a lot of great races out there, Brian. I recommend going for something totally different from Western, like HURT or Bear or Bighorn, for example. It's true that Western is unlike any other 100, but other races with less hooplah and craziness and stressful energy have their own charms. <br /><br />And maybe kicking ass at another race (which you will) will make it easier to come back to WS some day. <br /><br />-JJasper Halekashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847345062954257085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844698283508283766.post-67339775095639944522009-07-02T09:32:01.735-07:002009-07-02T09:32:01.735-07:00hey Brian,
I monitored the race on Saturday and w...hey Brian, <br />I monitored the race on Saturday and was terribly sorry to see you drop out. I can't imagine the anguish you must have felt when making the decision. But I think you're doing yourself a great favor now. WS has been an obstacle in your mind. We all know you can finish a 100 miler(and faster than most), but this race has become more than it should be. Put it away for a while and come back to it when it is just another race and nothing more. Gordy's words may have more than one meaning. And I think the race has been beating you in your mind only. Take care and we'll see you out on the trails.Kevin Gosselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01698565840088811434noreply@blogger.com