tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post3451705754864576637..comments2023-10-07T01:33:56.199-07:00Comments on Dirt Diva: Catrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00009441300980173501noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-75724512501318348002008-10-08T21:29:00.000-07:002008-10-08T21:29:00.000-07:00Catra,You're loved by a lot of us in Blogland and ...Catra,<BR/>You're loved by a lot of us in Blogland and UltraLand. I've run with you in 100s, and know what a sweet soul you are, and what a joy you are to be around...especially when running. Know that many are inspired by you and that you are loved. That's enough for anyone.<BR/><BR/>BenBen, aka BadBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686400413182985272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-19530314446785386982008-10-08T13:20:00.000-07:002008-10-08T13:20:00.000-07:00Catra,You've been an inspiration to me since I've ...Catra,<BR/><BR/>You've been an inspiration to me since I've begun ultra running.<BR/><BR/>I wish you peace and send healing thoughts to both of you since your parting.<BR/><BR/>Breaking up is so hard to do - I went through a very painful one this year myself. :)<BR/><BR/>Happy trails and may our paths cross on the trails,<BR/><BR/>Connie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-29140187566930799732008-10-08T11:14:00.000-07:002008-10-08T11:14:00.000-07:00Just wanted to say, hang in there. I know it suck...Just wanted to say, hang in there. I know it sucks, but you should also be really proud of yourself for having the courage to follow your heart and do what was right for you. I hope I can find inspiration in your courage, the same as I've found inspiration in your physical accomplishments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-42702499306992372842008-10-08T11:07:00.000-07:002008-10-08T11:07:00.000-07:00Hey now, sometimes everything happens at once, and...Hey now, sometimes everything happens at once, and all you're left to do is hug Rocky and go for a big run. Breathe deeply; this too shall pass! I had a similar time this past spring, when my Mom passed away, and then so did my partner's grandpa just two weeks later. In the middle of all that was a whole bunch of other insanity, and the one thing that kept me going through it all was some great running in the Angeles Crest region. There was one day I went out and just kept going. I got back around 1 AM, and the world felt better to me.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to sharing the One Day with you, Catra. Bring Rocky! :-)<BR/><BR/> - FredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-29535282036538098792008-10-08T09:32:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:32:00.000-07:00Mean people suck. Ignore them. We all love ya.I do...Mean people suck. Ignore them. We all love ya.<BR/><BR/>I don't know WHAT is going on in the universe lately. We've had our share of yuck recently too. Mike's car got sideswiped by a hit and run and we just lost one of our beloved kitty cats to a car hit.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why all this crap is happening right now. I just want some good things to happen to all of us soon. XOXO -tCoyoteGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352133661124057686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-17660462538386941992008-10-08T09:29:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:29:00.000-07:00Catra, that sucks. I heard a really smart Zen teac...Catra, that sucks. I heard a really smart Zen teacher say that we need to be present during our pain, because otherwise we miss too much of our life. <BR/>Best wishes staying present.jbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538038621689768631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-35856742923532321292008-10-08T07:45:00.000-07:002008-10-08T07:45:00.000-07:00Hi Catra,I'm so sorry you're having difficulty rig...Hi Catra,<BR>I'm so sorry you're having difficulty right now.<BR><BR>I had a couple of near misses a few years back. A program guy turned me on to something: <I>"when driving, only driving"</I>. Essentially it means that when I drive, I don't do anything but drive: no music, no phone, no monkey mind.<BR><BR>I found that when I adopted this practice, I found driving to be refreshing. Before I had found it to be frazzling.<BR><BR>By the way, you inspired me. I went out for a 3.5 hour run the other day. That's nothing compared to what you do, but it was about as long as I've ever run before. I really enjoyed it and am going to try to go longer.<BR><BR>Take care.Timothy Chen Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01463492077952428825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-62252143393412561062008-10-08T05:46:00.000-07:002008-10-08T05:46:00.000-07:00I've been reading your blog for inspiration for a ...I've been reading your blog for inspiration for a while now, and I'm sorry to read that you're going through some life issues. Your blog was a big help to me while I was going through my divorce and subsequent downward spiral. Maybe all of us can collectively be your inspiration? Regardless, we're here, and we love you. Feel free to lean on any one of us if you need to.rocket00001https://www.blogger.com/profile/09016270962362095679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-51440050807575091922008-10-08T04:06:00.000-07:002008-10-08T04:06:00.000-07:00Hang in there, yes, delete the negative, those are...Hang in there, yes, delete the negative, those are a waste of time.<BR/><BR/>I always come to your blog for inspiration to get out for a trail run. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about the car accident, but nobody got hurt, car parts can always be replaced..<BR/><BR/>Stay strong out there.RunBubbaRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374909500753899558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-73159337110088132582008-10-07T19:40:00.000-07:002008-10-07T19:40:00.000-07:00Just take the aggravations, both big and small, co...Just take the aggravations, both big and small, convert them to fuel and put them in your tank. Use them to make you stronger. Call it building character, call it "whatever does not kill me only makes me stronger", call it what you will. Just put it in it's place and build on it.T Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859889997206055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-56462409940972801592008-10-07T19:00:00.000-07:002008-10-07T19:00:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731656839925113161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-38520976715086453272008-10-07T18:56:00.000-07:002008-10-07T18:56:00.000-07:00I have never posted a comment until tonight. I've ...I have never posted a comment until tonight. I've read your blog for a while and you have been so inspirational to me. I am contemplating my first ultra...26.2 might not be enough for me. I love trails and I read the stories about the joy you find in just "getting out there"!! I hope that while you are going through this tough time in your life you can just go back to that. Thanks for your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-46419045724820126102008-10-07T18:54:00.000-07:002008-10-07T18:54:00.000-07:00I have never posted a comment until tonight. I've ...I have never posted a comment until tonight. I've read your blog for a while and you have been so inspirational to me. I am contemplating my first ultra...26.2 might not be enough for me. I love trails and I read the stories about the joy you find in just "getting out there"!! I hope that while you are going through this tough time in your life you can just go back to that. Thanks for your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-24605008015065767722008-10-07T17:39:00.001-07:002008-10-07T17:39:00.001-07:00sounds like no one got hurt ,thats a blessing, you...sounds like no one got hurt ,thats a blessing, you are ok ,thats what you have insurance for,its another small bumb in the road , maybe just back off abit and give yourself a chance to react when you are driving,there are so many ways that it could have been worse,so continue to focus on all that good stuff in you life, and that you fot your warm spirt of love and hope you give all us that read your site. mike hAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-6884822534379586572008-10-07T17:39:00.000-07:002008-10-07T17:39:00.000-07:00At least no one was hurt. Cars can be repaired/re...At least no one was hurt. Cars can be repaired/replaced.Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688407747695902333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-64635315651290163402008-10-07T17:01:00.000-07:002008-10-07T17:01:00.000-07:00It's okay to feel down sometimes. I think it helps...It's okay to feel down sometimes. I think it helps you appreciate how good the rest of your life is. I've been following your blog now for quite some time, and I have found it a big inspiration in many ways. I know you'll be back on top of things in due time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207688315592572391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-78810601716904566842008-10-07T16:58:00.000-07:002008-10-07T16:58:00.000-07:00Hang in there Cat! Everything is a cycle...just w...Hang in there Cat! Everything is a cycle...just weather the lows...sunny days approach!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-92207922974573684672008-10-07T16:21:00.000-07:002008-10-07T16:21:00.000-07:00Just take it as a reminder to always be on your to...Just take it as a reminder to always be on your toes when driving. I'm not being mean or anything, but I've had a couple accidents like that and I think "Hey at least no one was hurt". Better to have something like that happen with only money lost, and not a person hurt. *Hugs* though, it sucks getting in an accident.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-18780374694821274252008-10-07T15:41:00.000-07:002008-10-07T15:41:00.000-07:00Sending love and calm your way. Keep going strong....Sending love and calm your way. Keep going strong.kelsieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456937061953205925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-36129057916433014002008-10-07T13:31:00.000-07:002008-10-07T13:31:00.000-07:00Haters suck. Delete and forget is great advice!One...Haters suck. Delete and forget is great advice!<BR/><BR/>One time I was in stop and go traffic on 80 heading to SF. Had younger son in my car, following husband and older son. Traffic stopped. I didn't. Rear ended my husband and kid. Lesson learned? Don't try to find the right Raffi song when you're in stop & go traffic!<BR/><BR/>Sending positive vibes and prayers from Rocklin.lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495166674226656034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-47434670660618906622008-10-07T13:04:00.000-07:002008-10-07T13:04:00.000-07:00Hang in there baby. It'll be okay.Hang in there baby. It'll be okay.rodneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241747537346306840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-78051443410703554532008-10-07T12:54:00.000-07:002008-10-07T12:54:00.000-07:00When I found your blog some weeks ago I spent time...When I found your blog some weeks ago I spent time going back to the beginning and read every word you had written. Since then I have followed every word and been inspired by your frankness and approach to the challenges you set yourself. Now I find myself feeling for/with you as you struggle thru the harder times. Don't let the a**holes who dis you impact your outlook (delete and forget). Stay strong. Kevin(UK)NanaHawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934207106830752556noreply@blogger.com