Aloha Mike !
Although I can't speak for all of your ultrarunning buddies, I can speak for Cheryl, Rex, Rob, Ernest, Harald, Bozo, Gordon, Huddy, Frank and Larry when I say what a remarkable feat you have accomplished with your 60 hour birthday run. I'm sure Ed, Brenda and Fish, who were also out there on your behalf, that I didn't get to talk to, and likely others such as Pizza Pete, aka Marv, and even a few that I've missed are as impressed as I am. CONGRATULATIONS, our amazing buddy, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! You have certainly raised the bar a couple of notches for birthday runs !! You didn't whine...you didn't complain...all you did was make us proud !
Also, thanks from St. Francis Hospice for raising money for such a great cause and for making people aware of the important service that they provide. Thanks to all of you who made donations.
A big MAHALO to all of you who supported Mike.
We love you man !
Don
I am deeply moved by all your aloha. I remember this run primarily as a constant stream of good wishes from those who passed by and walked with me up and down the trails. I could not have realized my goals without your friendship and support. Everyone, thank you very much. Aloha Mikem
Posted by: Mikem | November 09, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Lord help us when this man turns 70...
Posted by: Frank | November 09, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Mike, I did my math wrong - it's multiply by 30! Yikes! I'm even more impressed.
Posted by: Dan | November 09, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Mike,
On Saturday here in Virginia I did a two-hour trail run on flat (and smooth) trails and I could not even mentally visualize multiplying that by 15 on the highly technical and steep HURT loop. I am in awe - keep your eyes out for a St. Francis check from the east coast! Proud to know ya, Dan
Posted by: dan | November 09, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Hau`oli la hanau Mike! You looked as if you just started your adventure when we saw you Saturday morning. Congrats!
Posted by: Johnny | November 09, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Happy Birthday, Mikey!
Thank you very much for making it easy for everyone (except you) to participate. You went to a lot of trouble for us and the stashes were great and well stocked. I know St. Francis appreciates your effort as well.
Posted by: Larry | November 09, 2009 at 06:59 AM
you da man, Mike! Congrats, and happy resting
Posted by: Matt Stevens | November 09, 2009 at 06:43 AM
Simply amazing is all I can say. I am in awe. A couple of times this weekend in conversations with people I was asked about running. I told them about you and what you were doing. The people I was talking with, their faces just kinda went blank. They could not even imagine what you were doing.
Get some rest, you deserve it. Soak in the accomplishment of what you did! Aloha, Bob
Posted by: Bob Mc. | November 09, 2009 at 06:40 AM
happy HAPPY birthday mike! and congratulations on your run.
Posted by: cat and robert | November 09, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Happy Birthday Mike. Awesome job!!
Posted by: Steve Villiger | November 09, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Happy Birthday and congrats on your wonderful run!
Posted by: Judy | November 09, 2009 at 02:33 AM
Stellar!
Posted by: Brian | November 09, 2009 at 12:19 AM
congrats and happy bday mike!
Posted by: Jeff | November 08, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Happy Birthday, Mike!
Posted by: Harald | November 08, 2009 at 06:14 PM