tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post4317880555649193743..comments2009-01-07T19:43:07.889-08:00Flyin' Brian Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07722230871755796393noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-50015961404139190322009-01-07T19:43:00.000-08:002009-01-07T19:43:00.000-08:00Brian - what a story and what an accomplishment. Unbelievable. I am (un)lucky enough to attempt my first Barkley this year. Reading your blog now leaves me knowing that I won't sleep tonight.Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01054828169827277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-24759778307389324362008-08-30T15:25:00.000-07:002008-08-30T15:25:00.000-07:00Definitely earned "king of ultramarathoners" on that one. I have been looking into the race, and find myself wanting to tackle it. Any training suggestions, besides runnning up and down hills for 3 hours nonstop? What was your training like for this event?BenBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07668552156337315215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-35975196133630609492008-06-11T10:43:00.000-07:002008-06-11T10:43:00.000-07:00Flyin’ Brian,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations! Once again you have shown us the true spirit of adventure and accomplishment. We are in your debt for advancing the age old endeavor to push the limits of the human experience. You are an inspiration to us all.<BR/><BR/>Live the Dream,<BR/><BR/>Cave DogTeddy1ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18165970173952607501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-18986198569790746032008-04-27T15:20:00.000-07:002008-04-27T15:20:00.000-07:00Wow Brian!<BR/>Incredible story and incredible race...one I'd feel honored to even attempt let alone win or crush a course record. Great work! How does one go about applying for such a miserably wonderful experience?aharmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15849269818759114691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-40059216343285736132008-04-25T16:57:00.000-07:002008-04-25T16:57:00.000-07:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>This is really something and, despite your perfect writing and account of this incredible accomplishment, I'm sure the words don't capture 10% of what you went through, I mean for us to experience such a difficulty (terrain, weather, sleep deprivation, overcoming injuries, etc.).<BR/><BR/>3 years to get over this huge challenge, you really had a master plan in mind!<BR/><BR/>It's so great to know you (and Sophia!), see you again on the trails,<BR/><BR/>Jean.Jean Pommierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12590228467214315945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-7235392840774928302008-04-22T16:27:00.000-07:002008-04-22T16:27:00.000-07:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>My first BLOG ever. How according its for your FIRST Barkley finish. Your gonna be the Lance Armstrong of Barkley - right? Anyway. This is a lesson in determination in that you came back three times, each time learning from the last. Most importantly, it is a lesson in fortitude in that you came back knowing just how agonizing the course can be. An incredible accomplishment. We are all very proud of you. WAY TO GO!dave.randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103902206492794016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-19067230772991109652008-04-22T11:40:00.000-07:002008-04-22T11:40:00.000-07:00Brian, <BR/>Congratulations on this most incredible feat, a feat far beyond my comprehension. <BR/><BR/>I couldn't stop reading your accounting of this seemingly impossible adventure. I cried when reading you had succeeded in becoming one of the very few finishers. Wow. I'm impressed with your ability to stay the course in whatever you put your mind to.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing another one of your many accomplishments. <BR/><BR/>Gottagogottagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01209675029253026410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-21527818239230837842008-04-16T16:02:00.000-07:002008-04-16T16:02:00.000-07:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>What an amazing accomplishment. I've enjoyed all of your barkley race reports! It's great to see you suceed. <BR/><BR/>I hope to be able to compete in the event one day, even if it's just for 1 lap.Will Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594369994536801442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-52155353103843927742008-04-16T06:51:00.000-07:002008-04-16T06:51:00.000-07:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>GREAT report! Thanks so much for sharing this great achievement! It was really a good read. I loved how you ended the report - the permanent bump where a medal might hang - so appropriate for Barkley! Take care!<BR/><BR/>Andy HolakHolak Highlights!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14794145912710003778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-80598216534407219212008-04-15T13:37:00.000-07:002008-04-15T13:37:00.000-07:00Way to go man. Very impressive. Recover well.Bedrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10010070560918695032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-49785114594371132662008-04-15T12:48:00.000-07:002008-04-15T12:48:00.000-07:00Bravo, Brian!<BR/>When we see you at Dusty Corners will you even be warmed up?<BR/>Awestruck and admiring,<BR/> Barbara and DougBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02027854812677215589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-1060145769393662942008-04-15T08:26:00.000-07:002008-04-15T08:26:00.000-07:00Congatulations. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06126557462920799481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-75414044024008296072008-04-15T08:14:00.000-07:002008-04-15T08:14:00.000-07:00Flyin' Brian,<BR/><BR/>Way to go man!!!! I was thinking about you all fools weekend and knew you would make it this year. Rest well comrade. You earned it. <BR/><BR/>Fun Stuff...<BR/><BR/>Billy SimpsonBillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11973260566152427843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-51859061939760572242008-04-14T22:11:00.000-07:002008-04-14T22:11:00.000-07:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>Well done! I've missed the last three editions of the Barkley so we've never met. However, I've enjoyed watching your progress. You've adapted well, that is what it takes, and you obviously have it in no short supply! Congratulations!<BR/><BR/>Mike TildenMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07533657520091216142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-90846267851353913942008-04-14T20:48:00.000-07:002008-04-14T20:48:00.000-07:00Even though I doubt that I fully appreciate your effort and accomplishment, I experienced enough out there to know that what you accomplished was HUGE! It seems rare that I cross paths with someone who is totally committed and focused on a goal. When it does happen, I am always deeply impressed and know that I have witnessed something special.<BR/><BR/>Brian, it was a pleasure meeting you and sharing those early miles.<BR/><BR/>Byron Backerbbackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09170090814590346722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-22879017519182109852008-04-14T18:42:00.000-07:002008-04-14T18:42:00.000-07:00Congratulations Brian.<BR/>That is an incredible feat. It is great to know that you are still out there doing what you like. <BR/>A great read too. I hope you are planning on writing a book one of these days.fiddleheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02825191685041454557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-57684769968713029452008-04-14T18:19:00.000-07:002008-04-14T18:19:00.000-07:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>What a magnificent achievement you have attained! Susan and I both send our most excited congratulations for a feat worth savoring. Your list of records broken continues to grow and we are quite impressed. Well done.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/><BR/>Doug and SusanDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12544612871093459069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512795552205684462.post-11200351117783903002008-04-14T17:15:00.000-07:002008-04-14T17:15:00.000-07:00Brian!<BR/>Congratulations on your place as a member of the Barkley Magnificent Seven ! You have dreamed, planned and followed your own path towards incredible, seemingly impossible, adventures and succeeded. My reward is to know you, and to share in your adventures, and this has driven me to adventure beyond my experience. I look forward to seeing you and your Barkley trophy again! <BR/>DeemsDeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10559987546326095357noreply@blogger.com