tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post7653250087937674059..comments2023-10-31T07:00:00.372-07:00Comments on An Ultra Runners Blog: Western States 2010 – Lessons LearnedWill Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-73575549156121025582010-08-04T07:05:55.270-07:002010-08-04T07:05:55.270-07:00Nice run looks the two little girls having fun run...Nice run looks the two little girls having fun running too...:Dkeenshttp://www.zbsports.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-85577587269422606782010-07-02T08:53:13.683-07:002010-07-02T08:53:13.683-07:00Computer issues. My comment posted twice, could yo...Computer issues. My comment posted twice, could you delete one? Sorry.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08240335871226653250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-49568228527068502282010-07-02T08:49:18.847-07:002010-07-02T08:49:18.847-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08240335871226653250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-29218125757668391352010-07-02T08:48:57.175-07:002010-07-02T08:48:57.175-07:00Congrats on WS100! You truly have accomplished a f...Congrats on WS100! You truly have accomplished a feat few will ever attempt, let alone finish. Then to have your daughters cross the finish with you, a perfect finale. Could I suggest a future post? What is it like to run 24 hours without sleep? What challenges does running at night present? When/where does mental and physical exhaustion play a role? Thanks Will! Congrats again!shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08240335871226653250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-7583042134600170302010-07-01T13:47:09.257-07:002010-07-01T13:47:09.257-07:00Wow! That run was inspirational! Your children mus...Wow! That run was inspirational! Your children must have been so proud. Staying motivated is such an essential part of running.Palomanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-61831034349918029382010-07-01T10:14:30.209-07:002010-07-01T10:14:30.209-07:00Carole, thanks for that and we look forward to see...Carole, thanks for that and we look forward to seeing you guys this weekend;<br /><br />Trialmomma, indeed, never pass up the opportunity to get your daughter to run with you. She'll remember that forever;<br /><br />Rachel, yes, it was the most perfect end that I could have asked for;<br /><br />Thomas, good luck with the lottery and don't give up, western states is worth the wait!<br /><br />EricG, we need to share a few miles together on the trails in NY. Look forward to doing that soon;<br /><br />Sveta, thank you, and it is nice to know some of what I do can have a positive influence on others. It means a lot to me;<br /><br />Moore on Running, good luck this weekend and savor, and I mean really savor, those steps with your son. It doesn't get any better than that!<br /><br />Cynthia, your words are full of wisdom. My weight training regime was indeed not enough and I need to spend more miles on those down hill trials if I ever want to master WS. Not giving up!<br /><br />April, self talk indeed but I could've been a little more positive out there. Sometimes things don't go as planned but I'm still learning the boundary of my body and mind;<br /><br />Rose, I saw Laura last night, and thanks for your kind words. Good luck on your 50 miler and don't forget to enjoy the journey.<br /><br />Jakuku, you are probably my most loyal reader an referrer. Thanks for your comments and for linking to my blog! Keep up the good blogging!Will Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-45597856702959960652010-07-01T08:23:57.074-07:002010-07-01T08:23:57.074-07:00"forgot how to read a watch...mini pity party..."forgot how to read a watch...mini pity party" LOL! Great race, great result, great report. Thanks dude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-9480409627459405412010-07-01T08:08:52.362-07:002010-07-01T08:08:52.362-07:00My eyes just welled with tears when reading about ...My eyes just welled with tears when reading about you meeting your girls at the finish line. Beautiful... I too have two daughters and I'm running my first 50 miler in November. <br />You don't know me, but Laura Weaver is my cousin and I noticed she commented on your blog on FB. So, I decided to read it and I'm glad I did. <br />Congratulations!<br />Rose ColleranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-41431543983367564752010-07-01T06:33:07.823-07:002010-07-01T06:33:07.823-07:00Congratulations, Willie, on your ULTRA accomplishm...Congratulations, Willie, on your ULTRA accomplishment. Your story exemplifies the power of self-talk. Thanks for sharing.April, YFSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-80150655283545491202010-06-30T18:49:34.192-07:002010-06-30T18:49:34.192-07:00Congrats on a super job. What happens to our brai...Congrats on a super job. What happens to our brains on long runs and races? Too funny! Sorry to hear that the quads were still not indestructible. Sounds like they held up well enough though. But the best part is you could share the experience with your girls. How inspirational you must be to them!<br /><br />CynthiaDrs. Cynthia and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081685734249334402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-17028840666826476332010-06-30T14:06:10.141-07:002010-06-30T14:06:10.141-07:00Thanks for sharing this post! I am running my fir...Thanks for sharing this post! I am running my first 12 hour race this Sunday and I am looking forward to my son running the last mile with me. This was just what I needed to read...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818188284808979826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-85882881173797513752010-06-30T12:25:33.970-07:002010-06-30T12:25:33.970-07:00Amazing WS race report, your a role model for aspi...Amazing WS race report, your a role model for aspiring ulra-runners and your daughters :-DUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659440883950866767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-81758868122443239952010-06-30T10:36:07.147-07:002010-06-30T10:36:07.147-07:00Great job Will, Way to stay strong. I too have d...Great job Will, Way to stay strong. I too have dropped many f-bombs in many races and I have had the fortune to finish a race with my children so I know exactly how you feel:) Peace EEricGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469292560223907695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-51098663685567517422010-06-30T10:26:42.582-07:002010-06-30T10:26:42.582-07:00Congrats and I enjoyed your report. I'm looki...Congrats and I enjoyed your report. I'm looking forward to getting my name drawn from the bucket soon, hopefully. And what a memory you gave your girls to last them a lifetime.Thomas Bussierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899700970910705118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-78296870955324755992010-06-30T09:20:35.714-07:002010-06-30T09:20:35.714-07:00How you finished the race left me in tears...sound...How you finished the race left me in tears...sounds like the perfect end to a good race. Congrats on sub-24 and breaking your previous time.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503888357503748625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-43275359297602739362010-06-30T08:55:44.994-07:002010-06-30T08:55:44.994-07:00I am tearing up with your last paragraph. What a j...I am tearing up with your last paragraph. What a journey. I hope some day to cross through those gates and have my daughter run with me! Congratulations. What a day!trailmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05989462989068742386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-3902761519213534892010-06-30T07:48:08.864-07:002010-06-30T07:48:08.864-07:00Wow, Willie AMAZING. What an enormous undertaking....Wow, Willie AMAZING. What an enormous undertaking. Loved your recap. Hard to believe the human body is capable of that. Hats off to you. Congratulations!<br />-CaroleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757209690053530338noreply@blogger.com