tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post2013808269175618821..comments2023-08-14T01:02:43.677-07:00Comments on W. Caitlin Smith: Too Far, Too Fastwcaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854022541314219148noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-18960057532545871342009-05-09T22:06:00.000-07:002009-05-09T22:06:00.000-07:00Caitlin,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You'...Caitlin,<br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You've been kicking ass on the trails and you did an awesome run at Miwok. Personally when I'm in the middle of a long race I always tell myself that I will never run 50 miles or more again. "I'll stick to the 50ks" I say. But then, two weeks later, after the pain is gone, I sign up for another one. I'm not as wise as you are. Then again, I'm not as fast either. Take your time, WS100 will be there when you are ready for it. We'll be there to cheer you on.<br />Marco DensonMarco Densonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900699588695535342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-18662904612770731942009-05-08T22:26:00.000-07:002009-05-08T22:26:00.000-07:00Whatever keeps you "you". Seems like you are stron...Whatever keeps you "you". Seems like you are strong enough to stand up/fight for that. See you soon on the trails.Rick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-48680895049133045352009-05-08T14:37:00.000-07:002009-05-08T14:37:00.000-07:00Amen! I said "NO" to WS because my heart is just ...Amen! I said "NO" to WS because my heart is just not in that race as well. People think I'm crazy but Hard Rock has my heart right now. <br /><br />Good read. See you on the trail somewhere.<br />Scott JaimeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698749333112163049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-71167228346088532562009-05-08T14:02:00.000-07:002009-05-08T14:02:00.000-07:00At last, I finally found the email with the link t...At last, I finally found the email with the link to your blog, so now I have back-reading to do! Caitlin it was amazing being part of your journey at Miwok and talking it through in the week following. Thanks for this morning, talking with you always helps me get into my heart space and feel more grounded! You are a wonderful friend and I appreciate you so much! I love this entry and all the growth I hear in it. Stay strong and follow your B's--Breath, Brains, Body, and Bliss!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736738104141259760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-69730102099251667832009-05-05T20:01:00.000-07:002009-05-05T20:01:00.000-07:00Great post. Thanks for directing me to it. I thin...Great post. Thanks for directing me to it. I think the sport is filled with us overzealous types who always say yes, and it can often get us in trouble or put undue pressure on ourselves. In the end, it all comes down to the heart being in it. Keep following your passion and take plenty of time to run for the sheer joy. Recover well.Brian Wyattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-33439408907448134132009-05-05T18:11:00.000-07:002009-05-05T18:11:00.000-07:00Good for you, Caitlin, for doing what's good for y...Good for you, Caitlin, for doing what's good for you.<br /><br />SarahSarah (PCTR)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05694210078832097652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-5235311536780807432009-05-05T17:43:00.000-07:002009-05-05T17:43:00.000-07:00Yep, good decision, Caitlin, you have years and ye...Yep, good decision, Caitlin, you have years and years ahead to run......katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683232026985213259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-27121306439724793982009-05-05T17:38:00.000-07:002009-05-05T17:38:00.000-07:00Wise beyond your years. That was one of the best p...Wise beyond your years. That was one of the best posts I've read from ultra runners. Great decision on keeping it pure.George R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-89138454298917003832009-05-05T17:08:00.000-07:002009-05-05T17:08:00.000-07:00I highly recommend borrowing a dog and running for...I highly recommend borrowing a dog and running for a while. (You can borrow mine if you want-- she'd be happy to accompany you on any trail!) Seriously though, she reminds me that the world is a really amazing place, and the minute I'm in right now is pretty much the best thing ever. <br /><br />Congratulations on a great race, but even more congratulations and admiration for focusing on what really matters to YOU.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918325255475723268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-39866511690172005682009-05-05T14:57:00.000-07:002009-05-05T14:57:00.000-07:00Given the conditions, you did extremely well. I ge...Given the conditions, you did extremely well. I get the impression Western States will be there for you whenever you are ready. <br /><br />I could barely walk the next day too. I think all that mud/balancing just wrecks you.Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-68418249370163178422009-05-05T11:48:00.000-07:002009-05-05T11:48:00.000-07:00Yep, lots of wisdom from such a youngster. :) Wa...Yep, lots of wisdom from such a youngster. :) Way to keep your head on straight. I like that picture.David Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16895710357380541330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-51320597585440871622009-05-05T11:18:00.000-07:002009-05-05T11:18:00.000-07:00That is absolutely insightful. Thank you.That is absolutely insightful. Thank you.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-10578092058912089782009-05-05T10:21:00.000-07:002009-05-05T10:21:00.000-07:00too many people forget about the joy of running on...too many people forget about the joy of running once they get caught up in all this ultra stuff. I'm glad you're not.<br /><br />I always say that I want to still run 50k's when I'm 70. Why rush everything now?<br /><br />I hope your recovery period continues to improve. <br /><br />-Your friend one town to the northDave - Atlanta Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870521955679174148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-86376543499599928152009-05-05T07:43:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:43:00.000-07:00I had to smile when I read your post since I total...I had to smile when I read your post since I totally can relate to everything that you said and totally understand how you are feeling right now. Also, I think you are incredibly wise to wait before jumping into the 100.<br /><br />As for the emotional drop off after a race, I feel that hard too. It is a very steep emotional drop off from the endorphins and euphoria we experience during the race. Afterwards, there is a crash. I think the best thing for me was realizing it would happen and mentally know it was coming. I try to allow myself a good week in which I give myself alot of space to just feel whatever I feel.<br /><br />I think it is also great to recognize that you want to maintain the love and purity of why you do what you do. I am there with you. While WS gets alot of hype, I too felt like my heart wasn't in it. I think you need to follow your heart and never (not even down the line) feel pressured to do a race you don't love. That just misses the point.<br /><br />Finally, I think it is great that you are keeping yourself grounded as your ultrarunning "career" takes off and already have realized how easy it is to get swept up in things that aren't healthy or counter to the reasons we run. You have it totally right from the get go!<br /><br />Continue to recover well! Take care of yourself this week and indulge whatever your body, soul, spirit needs. Congrats again! You are awesome!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726160629468677493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-81400188241426506492009-05-05T07:01:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:01:00.000-07:00I think this post should be required reading for w...I think this post should be required reading for would-be ultra runners ... maybe for long-time ultrarunners too!<br /><br />The old Puritan ethic pervades ultrarunning:<br />Suffering = nobility.<br />Pain = growth.<br />Misery = character.<br /><br />I don't think so! And I'm glad you don't either.<br /><br />Some people get sucked into doing things, not because the experience itself brings joy, openness, or growth, but because it's an "accomplishment" - an external motivation rather than internal. Not sustainable.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Buzzhttp://adventurerun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-27185866648415044372009-05-05T01:22:00.000-07:002009-05-05T01:22:00.000-07:00Love your post today.. some of us do run for the ...Love your post today.. some of us do run for the hell of it... Most of us are not as gifted as you are so there are not big expectations. Glad you are keeping yourself grounded, you are a RockStar Caitlin.. :)Luis Velasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551703905884725719noreply@blogger.com