Iditorod Trail Invitational-Geoff Roes Wins

Crabby

Dog-Love

posted: 3/16/2012 at 10:53 AM

Thought I would post an article on our formerly-local runner Geoff Roes' effort in the Iditorod Trail Run. This is a 365 run bike or ski race that follows the Iditorod Trail. Its a long article go grab a cup of coffee or a beer. Makes me want to stick to my comfy 10Ks.

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2012-03-15/running-where-sled-dogs-sometimes-falter

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AmoresPerros

HobbyJogger & HobbyRacer

posted: 3/16/2012 at 12:41 PM

Geoff Roes? Some unknown guy? Has he even ever run anything as long as a marathon or longer, before?

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 3/16/2012 at 12:56 PM

He is running a local 50k tomorrow. I am working an aid station (for smalcolm, who is the big cheese. Of the aid station. Not the race. Settle down.)

I will try to get his autograph.

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

Sees-the-Ground

barefootin'

posted: 3/16/2012 at 1:54 PM

Quote from AmoresPerros on 3/16/2012 at 12:41 PM:

Geoff Roes? Some unknown guy? Has he even ever run anything as long as a marathon or longer, before?

Seriously?

Bill Wagnon / stl

Shuffle Fast

posted: 3/16/2012 at 2:02 PM

I do not even think he made 4 mph in that race ~ Is a hiker?

Quote from AmoresPerros on 3/16/2012 at 12:41 PM:

Geoff Roes? Some unknown guy? Has he even ever run anything as long as a marathon or longer, before?

HappyFeat

posted: 3/16/2012 at 9:24 PM

Thanks Crabby! I was reading his trail diary with photos and video clips of his endeavor just last night with great interest. IMO quite a courageous endeavor.

Use your momentum...keep going. You know you can make it.

AmoresPerros

HobbyJogger & HobbyRacer

posted: 3/16/2012 at 9:53 PM

Quote from Sees-the-Ground on 3/16/2012 at 1:54 PM:

Seriously?

Not really. But in my defense, I have not caught an opportunity to watch Unbreakable. In which I think he may get an appearance. Or two.

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

arlahile

posted: 3/16/2012 at 10:51 PM

Thanks for that, I'm a big fan, he's an amazing athlete and seems like a really humble guy.

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WrigleyGirl

posted: 3/16/2012 at 11:02 PM
modified: 3/16/2012 at 11:04 PM

Never mind me. I was just about to go on a lil rant about Unbreakable.

"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood." -Daniel Burnham

"Good grief you are gross." -L Train

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 3/16/2012 at 11:07 PM

Quote from WrigleyGirl on 3/16/2012 at 11:02 PM:

Never mind me. I was just about to go on a lil rant about Unbreakable.

I was coming in to make a joke about the Bruce Willis version.

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

WrigleyGirl

posted: 3/16/2012 at 11:12 PM

Shouldn't you be getting some shut eye so you can be at your bottle-filling best tomorrow? Jenn Shelton expects you to be on your A-game.

"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood." -Daniel Burnham

"Good grief you are gross." -L Train

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 3/16/2012 at 11:18 PM

The excitement is keeping me awake.

What is she gonna wear???

What if I dump heed on Hal's beard?

(BTW, it looks like Mr Roes won't be running)

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

WrigleyGirl

posted: 3/16/2012 at 11:26 PM

Quote from srlopez on 3/16/2012 at 11:18 PM:

What if I dump heed on Hal's beard?

It will melt the beard. Stuff is that nasty. (That's not stopping all the races I am doing this year from using it.)

Dump it on his capris.

"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood." -Daniel Burnham

"Good grief you are gross." -L Train

bhearn

posted: 3/16/2012 at 11:40 PM

Quote from srlopez on 3/16/2012 at 11:18 PM:

The excitement is keeping me awake.

What is she gonna wear???

What if I dump heed on Hal's beard?

(BTW, it looks like Mr Roes won't be running)

Huh? And, heed??

"Way to make Borat look overdressed"

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 3/17/2012 at 12:02 AM

I made up the heed bit. I have no idea what drink is served at chuckanut.

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

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