tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post6485713038766546458..comments2024-02-26T01:37:03.845-07:00Comments on Joghard: The Silver Rush 50 bike and brain traumaLuchohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992289866901355978noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-75385492349517264562011-07-19T15:59:54.092-06:002011-07-19T15:59:54.092-06:00I plan on "run spectating" so not too wa...I plan on "run spectating" so not too wasted! Powerline will be a key spot on my journey both ways I suspect.<br /><br />Let me know if I can be of other service that weekend. I am a mile from the start/finish so whether that's a beer and shower after or anything before...<br /><br />Are you bummed that its not going to be a matching buckle? Kind of sucks.Brandon Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171059778161578566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-60360885580618270622011-07-19T10:25:05.882-06:002011-07-19T10:25:05.882-06:00Brandon- I'm counting on you being on Powerlin...Brandon- I'm counting on you being on Powerline. I suspect at that point I'll be pretty wasted. Maybe after the race we can grab a beer?<br /><br />Thomas- Thanks and nice memory... I do say that about failing.<br /><br />Thanks Brad.<br /><br />Jeff- I pulled the Small Block 8 off the front before the race and switched to a Maxxis Aspen... I thought it would grip better. In my very limited experience it seems like it was too knobby for the hard packed sand on the course? For Leadville I'm going with a Small Block 8 on the front and a Specialized Renegade on the back (I think). <br /> But in the end it really does come down more to my staying within my ability. I wrecked due to a poor choice... the tire wouldn't have made a difference. <br /> Thanks for the good word! <br /><br />TGP- Coming from someone who has dealt with their own setbacks I believe you :)Luchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992289866901355978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-61903561887861568222011-07-19T10:17:27.329-06:002011-07-19T10:17:27.329-06:00Ok, I can honestly say I didn't BLINK my eyes ...Ok, I can honestly say I didn't BLINK my eyes once just reading that. Holy Crap... <br /><br />As you've done in the past, you will do again: Pick yourself up mentally and give your wreck of a body some time to heal and back at it you will go. One day at a time. Leadville will be there. This year and years to come for that matter. Hang in there.Trigirlpinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508992315655249194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-91615202366074029822011-07-19T09:55:39.289-06:002011-07-19T09:55:39.289-06:00It became apparent at some point that something we...It became apparent at some point that something went wrong. I assumed mechanical. Glad your ok. <br />You mentioned something about your confidence with the Stans wheelset build up and Kendra Small Block's cornering abilities "if you had the balls". You obviously had them! But with multiple falls, any thoughts on the set up? <br />Your a pleasure to follow! Keep up the mojo. It's inspiring.<br />JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-78395526252475058772011-07-19T08:41:24.175-06:002011-07-19T08:41:24.175-06:00Forgot to mention I love your header photo. Amazin...Forgot to mention I love your header photo. Amazing!!!Brad Poppelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986634254230026785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-90436752244098608132011-07-19T06:37:04.770-06:002011-07-19T06:37:04.770-06:00Holy Shit!
Learn from it, in which case you will ...Holy Shit!<br /><br />Learn from it, in which case you will have failed successfully (your own words).<br /><br />Fantastic photos, though.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-20517558372306337422011-07-18T23:40:05.496-06:002011-07-18T23:40:05.496-06:00So I jogged out to the finish during the race and ...So I jogged out to the finish during the race and ran about a mile in on the course. Talked with some volunteers and was telling them "My buddy will be up front. Watch." They gave me this "heard that before" roll of the eyes. Sat perched on the final climb to the finish for an hour waiting for you to come bombing down that last hill. Had fun watching but after about 30 dudes I figured something was up. Maybe it was that DNS he always talks about having? Hmmm. Had no clue what had happened further up course. Pat filled me in the next morning.<br /><br />I still plan on coming out to watch you at the big bike race. So get well so I have someone to cheer for!Brandon Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171059778161578566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-49700857566445030692011-07-18T23:14:34.243-06:002011-07-18T23:14:34.243-06:00Ward- You get back on it! My self pity is turning ...Ward- You get back on it! My self pity is turning slowly to an itch to kill it at the 100. <br /><br />Thanks Rick! No SS for me though.<br /><br /><br />Mt2- I'll heal up just fine. Thanks!<br /><br />James- Funny. You kind of sparked a memory... sort of. Now I have this hazy flash of a moment but I'm not sure if it's because you put it there :) Make sure to tell your daughter there's a fine line between tough and stupid.<br /><br /> Thanks Shaun, I WILL get it done in 4 weeks! <br /><br />Kerrie- I was expecting something more harsh... thanks for being gentle. When Alex (the winner) came by he made it look simple. What looked simple put me in an ambulance though. Insane skills on the tech trails... that's the goal over the next month!Luchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992289866901355978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-87307935866599154042011-07-18T22:27:32.469-06:002011-07-18T22:27:32.469-06:00i'm sure i can find some vagisil for you...may...i'm sure i can find some vagisil for you...maybe that might help ;)! i probably would have kept going, but whatever, glad to hear you are okay(and i hope jo is too).<br /><br />probably one of the main reasons i gave up mountain bike racing - i didn't have the balls i needed for some of the crazy ass downhills, especially after having rain.<br /><br />one of the best technical riders out there: GG - make plans to shadow him when you are up for it.kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225551240470421477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-31540720553017902132011-07-18T22:14:10.464-06:002011-07-18T22:14:10.464-06:00Dang dude, glad you're ok. You'll get it ...Dang dude, glad you're ok. You'll get it done on the 100.skatonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-13496127079510148672011-07-18T22:05:53.257-06:002011-07-18T22:05:53.257-06:00My family and I were at the road section, just bef...My family and I were at the road section, just before heading to the turnaround. Not sure how much you remember, but pretty sure it was you that slowed to ask if there was medical attention there. After you headed toward the aid station one of my girls said "that guy is tough". It all happened so fast, didn't realize it was you. <br /><br />Hope all is well.<br />JamesJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117519141239456589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-29460402340993741802011-07-18T21:00:32.016-06:002011-07-18T21:00:32.016-06:00Damn, I'm really sorry to hear it, and I hope ...Damn, I'm really sorry to hear it, and I hope your injuries heal quickly. That is a freakin' scary story.<br /><br />I checked the results too and was surprised you weren't in them, but was hoping it was something more innocuous. Actually I was thinking of that leaky tire, though I'm not sure why that would cause a DNF.<br /><br />Nobody can accuse you of not going for it.<br /><br />Nice header pic. This weather has been bad for mud and humidity, good for fires and sunsets.mtnrunner2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10974435572236740294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-82097362706279101812011-07-18T19:16:16.201-06:002011-07-18T19:16:16.201-06:00I'm starting a new line of bikes - single spee...I'm starting a new line of bikes - single speeds with no brakes and I need a spokes person. <br />So glad you're ok!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735344836109298541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-1805695887127376022011-07-18T18:55:46.441-06:002011-07-18T18:55:46.441-06:00Damn T... Like Dave said, I knew something went wr...Damn T... Like Dave said, I knew something went wrong when I didn't see your name pop up in the results and twitter feeds... So glad the damage is minimal. Probably more of a blow to your ego than your melon. You know what they say, when you fall off the horse....Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971812138516137612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-7792309281290035592011-07-18T18:23:11.344-06:002011-07-18T18:23:11.344-06:00Mama- That's why I have my wedding band tattoo...Mama- That's why I have my wedding band tattooed on my finger... my wife is my life line. She was worried but she's also pretty hardcore. A rock. And I'm fairly sure I would have gotten back on my bike and finished had they not pulled me. <br /><br />Carter- Haha! Nice. I do love the bottles! <br /><br />P.- Ooooooh ya. IPA has been preserving the few brain cells I have left! heal. heall. hell ya.Luchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992289866901355978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-74169694105422122112011-07-18T18:10:27.370-06:002011-07-18T18:10:27.370-06:00do you know how they preserve brains in the lab? a...do you know how they preserve brains in the lab? alcohol! yeah!<br /><br />heal. heal. heal.Patrick Thurberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936598386217706363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-43857990834726045612011-07-18T17:17:46.226-06:002011-07-18T17:17:46.226-06:00...wow, amazing the ends you will go to to keep a ......wow, amazing the ends you will go to to keep a wagered UD water bottle...sheesh...:)Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378679853090748971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-66716465705209654162011-07-18T16:44:47.845-06:002011-07-18T16:44:47.845-06:00YIKES. Oh your wife must have been so worried! Cyc...YIKES. Oh your wife must have been so worried! Cyclists are so bad ass though. I can totally picture you arguing with everyone b/c you wanted to keep going. Glad someone had their wits about them and yanked you though. Rest up and get better so you can come back with a vengeance!Michelle Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10301323188060167291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-9550857927578584302011-07-18T16:02:50.057-06:002011-07-18T16:02:50.057-06:00shitshitBretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376446409534942024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-58713969717749688192011-07-18T15:40:56.552-06:002011-07-18T15:40:56.552-06:00Dave- I'm a little embarrassed to be honest, I...Dave- I'm a little embarrassed to be honest, I'm a rookie on the tech stuff... you would have cruised that switchback with no hands. As soon as I can put weight on my left hand I'll be doing (almost) nothing but practicing my skills.<br /><br />Thanks Tim. And thanks a ton for the phone call also, I appreciated that. A motorcycle helmet... either that or shit tons of technical skill work!? (DUH!) Like you said... go to a technical section and ride it... repeat until I'm good. <br /><br />Thanks Carter. And you having a PR in a 50 mile run by 61' really was a highlight for me to come home to. Thanks :)<br /><br />Thanks Brad!<br /><br />G- Damn. Busted! <br /> I hear you man. Sudden deceleration doesn't seem to be working well for me this year.<br /> No feet up for me man, that is a slow death. I'll try to get back on the bike tomorrow and if that doesn't work then I'll run. And if that doesn't work then I'll invent a new endurance sport that does work.Luchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992289866901355978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-43287899482507714392011-07-18T14:57:27.162-06:002011-07-18T14:57:27.162-06:00I am calling bullsh*t on all of this. There were ...I am calling bullsh*t on all of this. There were obviously kids "ding dong ditching" you and you chased them down, but got these injuries along the way.<br /><br />Damn doooode. You have had a tough season with the sudden decelerations against mother earth. Heal up, gear up ... give us some old fashion training love posts while you keep your feet up.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-3427320975795829852011-07-18T14:51:55.450-06:002011-07-18T14:51:55.450-06:00Tim,
So sorry to hear about your crash. I'm v...Tim, <br />So sorry to hear about your crash. I'm very happy to hear that your relatively okay nothing time can't heal. Thank God you were wearing a helmet! <br />Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!<br />BradBrad Poppelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986634254230026785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-69022850866629241862011-07-18T14:51:10.646-06:002011-07-18T14:51:10.646-06:00Tim-
Happy to finally be reading this, despite the...Tim-<br />Happy to finally be reading this, despite the race outcome (or more acurately in light of the race outcome). Sorry for your spills, but happy for your safety. Hang in there and relax enough to allow your body and mind to bounce back....and they will; you're too fit for them not to.Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378679853090748971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-59846414755697411522011-07-18T14:44:42.819-06:002011-07-18T14:44:42.819-06:00Give it a week and you'll refocus on lt100 and...Give it a week and you'll refocus on lt100 and the lt50s will melt away as undercards. You have time and will come around...with a vengeance. (wear a motorcycle helmet for the 100)Local Mind Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676782580566794924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857054182085881319.post-29615345017715256922011-07-18T14:40:01.161-06:002011-07-18T14:40:01.161-06:00Mike- Yes, thank you for the reminder! This is jus...Mike- Yes, thank you for the reminder! This is just a brief stop in the journey! The super glue wound closure was ridiculously simple and far better than stitches and it took 30" with no pain or anything. And another scar on this face only adds to it's character :) <br /><br />Patrick- You have no idea how much you helped me to snap out of a deep dark funk. I'm psyched you ran faster than your goal and did so well! <br /><br />Dave- Ha! Ya, relief that it was only a brain injury is a good thing. And luckily brain trauma won't affect this brain at all! Hell, I might be better now. Thanks man.Luchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992289866901355978noreply@blogger.com