Comments on: 2013 Leadville 100 Race Report, Part 3: Life-Changing vs…Something Else http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Michael B http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-593672 Michael B Thu, 12 Sep 2013 04:53:06 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-593672 Tandem Leadville 100! Tandem Leadville 100!

]]> By: Jorge Romero-Habeych http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-592892 Jorge Romero-Habeych Sun, 25 Aug 2013 16:50:25 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592892 wonderful post, great articulation of thoughts and conclusions I've come to as well. I look forward to the continuing process of self discovery. After completing my first 50 mile ultra marathon I quickly realized that nothing was impossible. wonderful post, great articulation of thoughts and conclusions I’ve come to as well. I look forward to the continuing process of self discovery. After completing my first 50 mile ultra marathon I quickly realized that nothing was impossible.

]]> By: John Young http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-592826 John Young Thu, 22 Aug 2013 20:39:47 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592826 This was my first Leadville 100. Finished in 12:43, no buckle, but more importantly than anything else, my ideas of what I can do have expanded dramatically. Not just on my bike, but in my marriage, as a father, at work. This isn't just a bike race, it is a significant life experience. I'll be back next year for the buckle, but lessons have already been learned. Thanks for the great post, Fatty. This was my first Leadville 100. Finished in 12:43, no buckle, but more importantly than anything else, my ideas of what I can do have expanded dramatically. Not just on my bike, but in my marriage, as a father, at work. This isn’t just a bike race, it is a significant life experience. I’ll be back next year for the buckle, but lessons have already been learned. Thanks for the great post, Fatty.

]]> By: AUChefDave http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-592750 AUChefDave Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:55:17 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592750 You used my story a few years back when you were out of town. Since then I have been an avid reader of you blog, never have you caught the essence of an event as this series of posts. I have taken my riding to a higher level and riding longer distances on a regular basis. Perhaps a FatCyslist sponsored charity event with both mtb and road bikes. Go big, go Fatty style! You used my story a few years back when you were out of town. Since then I have been an avid reader of you blog, never have you caught the essence of an event as this series of posts. I have taken my riding to a higher level and riding longer distances on a regular basis.
Perhaps a FatCyslist sponsored charity event with both mtb and road bikes. Go big, go Fatty style!

]]> By: Jenni http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-592730 Jenni Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:11:17 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592730 Party at Mike from Melbourne's house everyone!! Party at Mike from Melbourne’s house everyone!!

]]> By: Neil Trueman http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-592710 Neil Trueman Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:41:56 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592710 ABSA Cape Epic, South Africa? Now that is a challenge. ABSA Cape Epic, South Africa? Now that is a challenge.

]]> By: Patty in Portland http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-592677 Patty in Portland Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:18:12 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592677 @Davidh-marin,ca: yeah, I'm seriously tempted by that one, too. Fatty's race reports give me all kinds of inappropriate ambitions! @Davidh-marin,ca: yeah, I’m seriously tempted by that one, too. Fatty’s race reports give me all kinds of inappropriate ambitions!

]]> By: CycleMoles Robin http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-2/#comment-592671 CycleMoles Robin Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:36:46 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592671 In 2011 I took the challenge of Leadville 100 in honor of my 50th bday. I really didn't know if I could finish but figured I'd give it my best shot. And coming from sea level, I had some extra challenges. The climb to the 50 mile mark took much more out of me (and took much longer than I expected) as I was cramping badly. I was pulled at the 60 mile mark - 10 minutes too slow to continue. Was I disappointed? Of course...but I also gave it all that I had...so not disappointed there. I'm glad I took on a challenge that was WAY bigger than me. In 2011 I took the challenge of Leadville 100 in honor of my 50th bday. I really didn’t know if I could finish but figured I’d give it my best shot. And coming from sea level, I had some extra challenges.

The climb to the 50 mile mark took much more out of me (and took much longer than I expected) as I was cramping badly. I was pulled at the 60 mile mark – 10 minutes too slow to continue. Was I disappointed? Of course…but I also gave it all that I had…so not disappointed there. I’m glad I took on a challenge that was WAY bigger than me.

]]> By: janbiker http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-1/#comment-592669 janbiker Fri, 16 Aug 2013 08:44:46 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592669 It's a no brainer: ride the Cape Epic as a mixed team. It’s a no brainer: ride the Cape Epic as a mixed team.

]]> By: Mike from Melbourne http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/comment-page-1/#comment-592668 Mike from Melbourne Fri, 16 Aug 2013 08:22:40 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2013/08/14/2013-leadville-100-race-report-part-3-life-changing-vs-something-else/#comment-592668 @Akchick.- you are welcome anytime. Any friend of Fatty is a friend if mine @Akchick.- you are welcome anytime. Any friend of Fatty is a friend if mine

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