Comments on: Western States Endurance Run Canceled

By: Chase

Chase — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:14:13 +0000

No problem with calling the run … never mind it was fine in Tahoe and we hit the rim trail for 24+ race day …. maybe it was bad along the trail.

And I know there are some serious costs involved in the race, pre race.

but keeping the entire race fee? the whole 300 bucks?

really?

No half entry fee for next year?

None?

I know this is a for profit race. And this is unfair. If you don’t refund some of the money, how about a major, as in half of the race fees collected, donation to the fire effort?

realy.

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By: Gymnotes

Gymnotes — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:08:02 +0000

Anyone who lives (and runs) here will tell you that it's like running with a weight on your chest. Horrid. Good decision to cancel. Gymnotes's last blog post..Topics: Discuss

By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win)

Blaine Moore (Run to Win) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:50:02 +0000

I'll admit, not only is the world of ultra running a strange one, but most of the ultra runners that I know are pretty strange too. Not that that there is anything wrong with that. (For the record, I've only dabbled up to the 50k distance so I can't call myself an ultra runner, but I train regularly with 50 and 100 milers - one of whom does them in vibram five fingers.) Blaine Moore (Run to Win)'s last blog post..The Hundred Pushups Craze

By: Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:56:27 +0000

Cherie, you could not be more wrong. Firstly, I am an ultrarunner and very interested in the sport, and secondly I did not call the runners strange. I said the world of ultrarunning is a strange one, and I'm pretty sure the majority of ultrarunners would agree. On the other hand, if you want my admiration, start by being less touchy. Thomas's last blog post..The Aftermath

By: cherie

cherie — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:25:52 +0000

I don’t like the tone of this article. It’s obvious the author is not an ultrarunner, but instead of calling us strange, he could write with a respectful tone, and admire us for our strong dedication!

By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win)

Blaine Moore (Run to Win) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:44:46 +0000

It was a tough decision, but all the runners that I spoke with that were going to compete said that it was the right choice. It's pretty bad out there right now. Blaine Moore (Run to Win)'s last blog post..The Hundred Pushups Craze