Paul sent in this brief update of his recent run.
Managed to overcome all obsticles once again to complete yet another event. My 10th 100 miler ! It sure was brutal!!! A true mountain run for sure, heat, cold. snow, ice, 20k ft of climb, 20k descent all at altitude.
I finally finished after being off course a few times briefly,bloody legs, sprained ankle, lost my light, was pukeing at one stage maybe mile 60ish, amongst other things, no excuses here though, I took the cards and played my best hand, holding none, most things went right, this is kind of normal for these type of events. Currently enjoying some rest,with my friends and host familly the Wimberlie's in northern Cal, who are taking care of me in an exceptional way just as the Flanagan's, currently in France, and the Moore familly in NSW, Australia. : ) . A little paddling in a kayak and the lake beach being the measure for today.
Life has it's challenges, these I chose myself, most people don't get to choose. Respect for everyone who in daily life rises above what they think they are capable of. Make each day count !
Alohas, Paul
P.S. Thanks for sending this in Paul.
I had to look up his results. 4th place overall, 21:49 BadAss!!
Aloha, Bob
Hoppy at mile 30...
http://vimeo.com/28842791
Posted by: robvg | September 09, 2011 at 07:19 PM
You certainly looked real strong when I saw you on the course, great race and thanks for representing our state so well.
Posted by: rick otani | August 03, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations Paul!! Way to dig deep and not only finish but finish in 4th place!!! Aloha
Posted by: Johnny | July 22, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Well done Paul!Another awesome performance!!
Posted by: Heather H | July 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM
"Life has it's challenges, these I chose myself, most people don't get to choose." Beautiful statement, Paul!!!
Congratulations on TRT!
All Day!
~Ken
Posted by: ken michal | July 21, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Another amazing performance by one of the best out there...you make Hurt proud..
Posted by: cheryl | July 21, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Hoppy demonstrates once again that he is the best ultra runner in these islands! Congratulations!
Posted by: mikem | July 20, 2011 at 11:19 PM