tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post3642612637007719751..comments2023-12-12T07:03:51.266-08:00Comments on Ultrarunning ER Doc: Sweltering, Scared, Soaked, but Spared--Surviving the Kettle Moraine 100 Mile Run from Hell (and My First Title Loss Ever)Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-69739820440930283752013-05-07T19:18:03.402-07:002013-05-07T19:18:03.402-07:00Thanks, Teddy Munkly! (and sorry it took so long ...Thanks, Teddy Munkly! (and sorry it took so long to get to your comment. Can't remember which ones they were. I now just use the prescription lenses which turn into sunglasses outside. I hope my blogged experiences can be of help to you if and when you decide to step up to the 100 mile distance.Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-48905425114214424582013-05-02T07:54:34.571-07:002013-05-02T07:54:34.571-07:00Amazing write up, and a 100 miler is some achievem...Amazing write up, and a 100 miler is some achievement, one I hope to be able to tick off my list at some point. Which <a href="http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/Julbo/list/f4/ppp/96" rel="nofollow">Julbo Sunglasses</a> were they which you lost? I've got the Ultra's (appropriate to your sport) and I regularly wear them for Tri. Teddy Munklynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-53676833832547838882011-06-21T19:45:51.539-07:002011-06-21T19:45:51.539-07:00Ah, just read this about lightning safety, it'...Ah, just read this about lightning safety, it's Lightning Safety Week again.<br />http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110620_lightningsafety.htmlMark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-66672857814708179872008-07-10T10:45:00.000-07:002008-07-10T10:45:00.000-07:00Mark,Thomas Reiss here. I was wondering what you a...Mark,<BR/>Thomas Reiss here. I was wondering what you are up to for TRT 50. If you have a chance e-mail me at thomasatkraftwerkdesign.com. And we can figure out if we can meet up before the race or something.<BR/>Greetings<BR/>ThomasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-72230052373565425892008-07-06T07:09:00.000-07:002008-07-06T07:09:00.000-07:00Thanks everyone since my last commented thanks.The...Thanks everyone since my last commented thanks.<BR/><BR/>The continued propagation of the chicken gene has been and will continue to be important for the survival or our species.Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-59393367678174281312008-07-04T14:39:00.000-07:002008-07-04T14:39:00.000-07:00Wow Mark, I am completely impressed by your ultram...Wow Mark, <BR/>I am completely impressed by your ultramarathoning endeavors. Very Cool and something I will never do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-65241178374029841372008-07-02T11:48:00.000-07:002008-07-02T11:48:00.000-07:00Hey Mark! Great report! Way to tough it out. If...Hey Mark! Great report! Way to tough it out. If I hadn't dropped at Scuppernong, I would have definitely dropped at the first sign of lightning. I'm the biggest chicken!Carilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458434578827389966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-86744303533249296432008-07-01T14:54:00.000-07:002008-07-01T14:54:00.000-07:00Well run, well written Mark. I was following you o...Well run, well written Mark. I was following you online and was literally watching folks drop, glad to hear how you made it through. I just signed up for my first 100, hopefully it comes without the mud, lightening, with a headlamp, etc. :-)Tony Overbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639919141230897359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-8305420076286012742008-06-30T18:05:00.000-07:002008-06-30T18:05:00.000-07:00Mark,It was nice meeting you at the start. Your r...Mark,<BR/><BR/>It was nice meeting you at the start. Your report cracked me up. I too have reported crying for my mommy.<BR/><BR/>I have never hit the deck to avoid lightning. You are smarter than me.<BR/><BR/>Now that WS100 was cancelled...<BR/>Spread the word, the Superior Sawtooth 100 needs some more elite runners. Some of us are hoping for some western talent to deepen the field. We feel it does not gain the respect because people think Minnesota is flat.<BR/><BR/>It has 20,000 ft gain. More roots than one can dream of.<BR/><BR/>Tell your friends. I am guessing a lot of fast runners read this blog. You also have a good chance of seeing a moose.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Matt PattenMatthew Pattenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007288639720357639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-63771100690829212392008-06-29T14:55:00.000-07:002008-06-29T14:55:00.000-07:00That's just nuts. Running 100 miles is difficult e...That's just nuts. Running 100 miles is difficult enough without the lightning and the copious mud. Nice work! Congratulations on your second Top 2 finish in a row ;)<BR/><BR/>-Michael<BR/><BR/>P.S. Way not to copy the "S" alliteration theme.Michael Kanninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709345414724122471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-55325015417633637792008-06-28T16:10:00.000-07:002008-06-28T16:10:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness, I cannot even imagine being you, o...Oh my goodness, I cannot even imagine being you, out there, going through all that. I am completely convinced that you are Superman. I have to say my favorite part of your race report was this:<BR/><BR/>"After quite a time on my stomach, contemplating death, permanent disability, my failure to finish our estate planning, my family and how much I love them, how my wife would kill me if I died out here, hypothermia, how much I love running but not as much as my family, are there parasitic bugs crawling into my pants as I lie here, the thunder begins to sound relatively farther and I convince myself that I should get going again."<BR/><BR/>For some reason I could totally relate. But I think because I've felt that before while in the middle of a foot pursuit or fight on the ground with a crook, parasitic bugs and all (you know, homeless types). <BR/><BR/>Great race report. It really is nice to know that parts of you are human and that you contemplated dropping (even though I knew you wouldn't). Well done, Mark!!!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438263015078788527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-43889010596704048702008-06-27T11:10:00.000-07:002008-06-27T11:10:00.000-07:00I see what you mean by Will's comments.Rough day, ...I see what you mean by Will's comments.<BR/><BR/>Rough day, I didn't realize you actually hit the ground like Bob and Tom did in the marsh prairie areas. Well man we said it many times before and one more won't hurt - it was a crazy ass day out there. Proud to have finished. I was a wreck afterwards though, maybe I need to raise my weekly mileage. <BR/><BR/>Great report, nice pics.Rick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-73859815608644534652008-06-26T23:28:00.000-07:002008-06-26T23:28:00.000-07:00great report brother. LMAO thorugh most of it. Wel...great report brother. LMAO thorugh most of it. Well worth the wait dude. I especially enjoyed the part where you said. "I was too soaked to see if I pissed my pants. Definitely not a fun day but you survived nonetheless. Take care man and keep in touch. You ought to try and make it out to Kansas sometime. plenty of great races here. Heartland 100 miler in October and a nice 100km in April.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-65447337132252182802008-06-26T13:10:00.000-07:002008-06-26T13:10:00.000-07:007:30 minute per mile and that I think this was stu...7:30 minute per mile and that I think this was stupid and can only hurt us (right?) He agrees. We pass the first mile marker in... 7:30.<BR/>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<BR/>LOL ahhhh u fast mofo's ...great re-cap Mark, love the pic of the peeps in the mud...we did that for 10 mins, well actually just laid there and then I was shivering and said lets GOOOOOOOOO, FL people don't like to be cold!! whatever lightning--lol<BR/><BR/>well the good news Mark is it was an amazing adventure and one we won't forget anytime soon.<BR/><BR/>Congrats & look forward to seeing you on future trails!! Come out and run the 100 in the Tetons!<BR/><BR/>and this was a funny comment by Will :-)<BR/><BR/>This delayed report should be helpful to those that plan on running the KM100 when it rolls around again in a couple weeks.<BR/><BR/>Will G.Bob - BlogMYruns.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529878931334675228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-12149712278332682352008-06-26T11:31:00.000-07:002008-06-26T11:31:00.000-07:00Thanks everyone so far. Steve, I'll read soon and...Thanks everyone so far. Steve, I'll read soon and add the link, thanks.Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-81181039026375419522008-06-26T10:47:00.000-07:002008-06-26T10:47:00.000-07:00Mark, I was there pacing my brother for the last 3...Mark, I was there pacing my brother for the last 38 miles and saw you come into the shelter at 62 miles. That was one crazy day for a race and just finishing that beast this year was an accomplishment in and of itself. Hopefully you'll return next year to reclaim your title. I plan on running it myself next year so I hope to see you there. You can read about my brother's race and my experience pacing him at my blog. Best of luck to you the rest of the year! <BR/><BR/>Steve G.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16868696818811312028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-29946175567503273242008-06-26T10:13:00.000-07:002008-06-26T10:13:00.000-07:00Hey Mark,Your report is the yin to my yang! Very e...Hey Mark,<BR/><BR/>Your report is the yin to my yang! Very entertaining. Great to meet you and share a bit of your blog.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>Kirk<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://funkylegs.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">The Funkylegs Chronicles</A>funkylegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672092261855410176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-37711784116826312552008-06-26T09:50:00.000-07:002008-06-26T09:50:00.000-07:00Mark:Great report and an awesome time under those ...Mark:<BR/><BR/>Great report and an awesome time under those circumstances. I love reading your posts - the humor combined with teh details always make them a great read. And, after viewing the photos, (hopefully you will remember the Billy Crystal character on SNL): "You look mahvelous! Remember, it is better to look good than to feel good." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZl3gGV4H6cAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054828169827277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-75744296992160980932008-06-26T00:59:00.000-07:002008-06-26T00:59:00.000-07:00nice job on a race well run in what sounds like we...nice job on a race well run in what sounds like were tough conditionsDave - Atlanta Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870521955679174148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-27712053122299559692008-06-26T00:36:00.000-07:002008-06-26T00:36:00.000-07:00Another unique/terrific recap Mark, enjoyed it...c...Another unique/terrific recap Mark, enjoyed it...congrats on a fine race. <BR/><BR/>This delayed report should be helpful to those that plan on running the KM100 when it rolls around again in a couple weeks.<BR/><BR/>Will G.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-66293962814890270692008-06-25T16:48:00.000-07:002008-06-25T16:48:00.000-07:00Mark, nice race report and congrats on a nice fini...Mark, nice race report and congrats on a nice finish. I had to smile while reading this because I did the Kettle Moraine 100 four years ago and had a very similar thunder and lighting and tornado experience. Lighting strikes so close my hair was standing on end and the trail was a muddy river. Any how I'm glad you survived it and lived to tell the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942366064716917702.post-71404196003548526912008-06-25T12:07:00.000-07:002008-06-25T12:07:00.000-07:00I had no idea you looking cool while you ran was s...I had no idea you looking cool while you ran was so important to you. Thanks for a great report to what sounds like an incredibly epic race. And thanks for bringing us out of that moment of fearing lightning strikes, and doing what it takes to survive with a scene from Scooby-Doo.Baldwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267565460426366034noreply@blogger.com