tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.comments2013-03-23T23:31:23.409+00:00The Marathon JoggerMike Shorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-70647655589999309862013-03-23T23:31:23.409+00:002013-03-23T23:31:23.409+00:00Here you go:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-s...Here you go:<br /><br />https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-s9jpSv40KIA/UU44ijFHYjI/AAAAAAAABaw/uHTyGzLMNzo/w321-h428-p-o-k/IMG_0870.JPGMike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-69625466517792500742013-03-23T23:30:41.429+00:002013-03-23T23:30:41.429+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-40941435131318811452013-03-17T12:05:50.167+00:002013-03-17T12:05:50.167+00:00There was. I'll take a pic when I get back ho...There was. I'll take a pic when I get back home next week hopefully.Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-82868836222648705912013-03-17T11:12:47.521+00:002013-03-17T11:12:47.521+00:00Hi Mike, congrats on your Full Marathon achievemen...Hi Mike, congrats on your Full Marathon achievement. Quick question re this race... do they give finisher medal? do you have the pic of it?<br />Thank you.<br />Helen Susantonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-68411153612867302182013-01-20T13:15:11.403+00:002013-01-20T13:15:11.403+00:00Hey it's ok to take a couple months easy every...Hey it's ok to take a couple months easy every year. Good to see you coming back to trail events. Don't forget Trail del Monte Soglio: free beer!Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-75702042676959720302012-10-03T10:05:36.299+01:002012-10-03T10:05:36.299+01:00Funny. Epic. Congrats!Funny. Epic. Congrats!Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-42658907089393492232012-09-14T17:20:12.233+01:002012-09-14T17:20:12.233+01:00I'm not sure that's the look I'm going...I'm not sure that's the look I'm going for...Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-56433065907914874972012-09-13T16:58:29.209+01:002012-09-13T16:58:29.209+01:00I could lend you a pair of wellies !I could lend you a pair of wellies !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825117686062543072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-3162726638965094622012-09-13T15:15:04.187+01:002012-09-13T15:15:04.187+01:00I never had the right shoes for it. Still don'...I never had the right shoes for it. Still don't... Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-47434898842428146192012-09-13T15:14:02.102+01:002012-09-13T15:14:02.102+01:00Since when have you EVER done any gardening????Since when have you EVER done any gardening????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261922758165467184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-55928540617175248432012-09-09T11:22:56.233+01:002012-09-09T11:22:56.233+01:00Mad as a stick.....Mad as a stick.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261922758165467184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-60170524488093694912012-07-25T14:55:38.365+01:002012-07-25T14:55:38.365+01:00dont worry, happens to the best of us. exactly why...dont worry, happens to the best of us. exactly why i avoid races with strict cutoffs...Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-9969604907350249572012-07-25T09:08:47.868+01:002012-07-25T09:08:47.868+01:00That's very interesting, thanks. The theory i...That's very interesting, thanks. The theory in speed ascents is that the poles let you use your upper body muscles during the climb.<br /><br />I hadn't really thought about the balance/strain issues but I'm guessing it's seen as a lower risk factor when you're trying to get up the mountain as fast as possible. <br /><br />More research required... :)Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-71752031154877708412012-07-25T01:00:28.583+01:002012-07-25T01:00:28.583+01:00As ever massively impressed with your effort and d...As ever massively impressed with your effort and determination and positive outlook. My sister-in-law has just finished a hiking holiday through the alps and before she went she swore by climbing poles but afterwards she had the opposite opinion. The guide said they were much better without and he frowned upon their use. She said they easily threw your balance out unnaturally and although you didn't fall over because of them they caused unnecessary strain on your bodyMarie Cousenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939347707260889932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-2957766241984120542012-07-03T13:01:39.873+01:002012-07-03T13:01:39.873+01:00Replacement strap and pin arrived this morning whi...Replacement strap and pin arrived this morning while I was out on a run. Fitted in just a few minutes and will be tested as soon as possible.Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-83354805734896065412012-06-09T18:42:19.609+01:002012-06-09T18:42:19.609+01:00great posting thanks! keep on having fun!great posting thanks! keep on having fun!Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-3830003224365571502012-05-20T06:18:23.089+01:002012-05-20T06:18:23.089+01:00Ahh Sauternes Marathon, what a challenge to finish...Ahh Sauternes Marathon, what a challenge to finish - a few last year's runners are probably still hanging around Chateau d'Yquem 38K aid station ;)Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-17111460893064387972012-05-16T20:05:12.668+01:002012-05-16T20:05:12.668+01:00Actually, once I'd had a little pause, we did ...Actually, once I'd had a little pause, we did have a walk around (and up) the island. Beautiful place. I don't know if it's related but I walked funny for a few days afterwards...Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-65717546509500756602012-05-16T09:49:46.244+01:002012-05-16T09:49:46.244+01:00Thanks for the superb report and congrats for fini...Thanks for the superb report and congrats for finishing. Glad you won in the French weather lottery this time. Must have been a bit disappointing not having been allowed to climb all the way up to that nice little tower at the finish though :)Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-4026009495141586612012-05-11T07:50:56.271+01:002012-05-11T07:50:56.271+01:00Thanks for that. A little encouragement goes a lo...Thanks for that. A little encouragement goes a long way. :)<br /><br />I'm finally going to get lucky with the weather this year so if the predictions hold (18C, light headwind) this should be a beautiful course even if I'm not on top form. I'll just have to make sure I enjoy the scenery...Mike Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289701877772784321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-71648836221999705892012-05-11T05:10:46.893+01:002012-05-11T05:10:46.893+01:00You are a maraton machine! Actually Mont St. Miche...You are a maraton machine! Actually Mont St. Michel is on my list of places to be visited, and I was keen on running this race. Then while looking at the map, I realized it's quite a drive there. Anyway looking forward to your race report!Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-5137963569645701772012-05-09T09:45:06.114+01:002012-05-09T09:45:06.114+01:00amazing results!amazing results!Jukka Kukkonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890980295620562884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-39970078820685093282012-05-08T18:18:28.455+01:002012-05-08T18:18:28.455+01:00You're a gent Mike, hope you can get it to her...You're a gent Mike, hope you can get it to her. Well done with reaching the £1000!!!trudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741901033691017922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-65317483254885845462012-05-07T00:17:05.850+01:002012-05-07T00:17:05.850+01:00Those are beautiful thoughts, Mike. Malcolm was sp...Those are beautiful thoughts, Mike. Malcolm was special and we are all going to miss him.Sarah Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248572227958203596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117019139127118211.post-81206792448763206262012-05-06T18:21:04.698+01:002012-05-06T18:21:04.698+01:00I'm so sad for you, Mike. Losing a dear friend...I'm so sad for you, Mike. Losing a dear friend, and such a special person is one of the things that really suck about life...<br /><br />Malcom was obviously a true inspiration to you and will continue to be, for sure. Hugs xEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206995556087093816noreply@blogger.com