Yea Cheryl !
There's likely not one ultrarunner in Hawaii that doesn't know my good buddy Cheryl Loomis. Well, last night I received my March 2008 issue of "Ultrarunning" and was excitedly scouring the section "Ultrarunning's 2007 Ultra Lists" when I came across the category "Oldest 100 Mile Finishers-Women". This gave a list of 11 women's names, their ages, specific races and race times. Not only was Cheryl Loomis mentioned...she was listed TWICE, for Western States and for HURT. She was the ONLY woman listed twice ! (2 out of 11). Wow ! Please keep in mind that this list includes ALL runners and races in the United States (not just Hawaii). Cheryl has many running friends and fans that are very proud of her, but no one is more proud of Cheryl's accomplishments than me ! I know how hard she trains ! I know how much she gives to all her running friends ! So, send her a congratulatory e-mail and/or just tell her how proud you are of her, the next time you see her. She deserves it ! We love you, Cheryl. I'm proud to know you. Don
Wow Cheryl, kicking ass like always! Someday when I grow up, I want to be just like you. But, for now I'd settle on keeping up with you on the next HURT 100.
Posted by: David C. | March 22, 2008 at 12:36 AM
You and your cheetah prints are certainly a pair! Another great accomplishment and well deserved recognition. You are amazing for so much more than your athletic prowess (or predation on the competition). Your endless gift to our running community and HURT family is second to none. In my short tenure I have witnessed you assist many newbies in their ultra pursuits, myself included. Also, ensuring that we all have our nutritional needs met on runs. Ultrarunning is great and the trails spiritual, but it is people like you that keep me coming back and make me proud to be a member of the HURT family! Awsome!
Posted by: Brian | March 20, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Congratulations, you go girl-friend. I neva turn out to be diehard ultrarunner runner like you sista but I'm thankful for all the support and advise that you have given to me. It was nice to see on the trails in Mokulei'a couple weekends ago. E malamapono a me a hui hou.
Posted by: Mae Martinez | March 20, 2008 at 07:06 AM
I'm not surprised at all. Congratulations, Mom. You are an amazing person and very special to me. Thank you very much for all that you have done for me and the rest of us. I look forward to running and training with you for many, many more years.
Posted by: Larry | March 20, 2008 at 05:17 AM
Wow is right!! Congratulations Cheryl. Pretty impressive girl!
Posted by: Bob | March 20, 2008 at 12:50 AM