100 miles -- OrleansRunner's report

[RobW]

Congratulations on your first 100 miler! I enjoyed following your journey along the way. Amazing!

[Ken B]

Congratulations again! It was so amazing to be a part of this experience with you, and thank you again, for allowing me to. You looked strong from start to finish, never complained, and I had no doubt you would cross that finish line. I too, feel like I have a new friend. I guess plodding through pitch black darkness, trying not to slide off a cliff, and avoiding horse poop can do that! It was so much fun and I was so excited for you from beginning to end

What an amazing accomplishment, one that I'm sure you'll be proud of forever!

I can't say it better, Sylvie!! Congratulations on a superb accomplishment!! If you do another next year and it is at all feasible, I'll be there to help out in whatever manner I can!!

[Habs4ever]

WOW, just WOW!!
I loved following along in your journal, then you explained the race and your thoughts so we could follow along there too, You are dedicated to the process and such an Inspiration.

[Marg]

Great report Sylvie! You really took us in there with you. I love the motivational words you shared.

I am SO happy you finished strong and where you wanted to be. Kudos to your coach, your pacers (yay Robin and Ken), your husband for his support, and of course to you for your endless dedication and strong training.

I was thinking about you all day Saturday and Sunday morning, and checking in with the updates. Your persistence and strength is a true inspiration.

Congratulations yet again.

Exactly what I wanted to say.
Bravo Sylvie. Can't wait to follow your next adventure.

[chunkymonkeymelonhed]

Rock Star.


x1000

[Irongirl]

Awesome!

So, no sleeping? What do you eat in those 27 hours?

[orleansrunner1962]

Thank you everyone for your kind words....

IG, I stuck with Perpetuem for drink, and Ensure for nutrition, and Coke at the aid stations -- hand a handful of potato chips and a couple of boiled, salted potatoes, but wanted to limit the food intake because of my "iffy" stomach.... and Immodium is my friend....

No sleeping -- got sleepy a couple of times, but the Coke helped!!

[mas_runner]

Incredible, simply incredible Sylvie. I was telling your story to everyone I have chatted with all weekend. 160kms...mind boggling. You must be so mentally and physically strong to accomplish this, I can't even begin to imagine.

Congratulations.

[HCcD]

Congratulations ...


At least I will know someone to train/pace with in the future, should I ever have the desire to become an ultra-nut ...

[IronGoddess]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are amazing!!

[grimskot]

Great, great, great, great, great! The journal, the training, the crew, the pacers, the race... and of course, the racer herself. Congrats, and kudos to all your support staff. Awesome and inspiring.

[Sandra]

thank you for sharing your journey! It was great to be able to follow along on your training - you inspired me in so many ways. Congratulations on completing 100 miles! Can't wait to hear what's next

[Dr. S]

Incredible race for an incredible person Your hard work paid off, you're a machine Sylvie! BRAVO

[hockeymom]

Your hard work paid off, you're a machine Sylvie! BRAVO

+1

[Mark.AU]

What an amazing achievement, I'm so happy for you. I thought of you many times while flying on Saturday/Sunday wondering how you were doing; now I know, thanks for such a great report!

[AjaxRunner]

Been loking forward to reading this!!

INcredible, congratulations!

[gnu]

Amazing!! And what a terrific report - thanks for sharing!!

[erinmcd]

Wow- what a great report! Sounds like you really had an amazing race. Congratulations!

[Jogger Barbie]

Amazing!!! And congratulations!!! Your dedication and perseverance run so deep and I am so very happy that you accomplished your 100 mile dream. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

[barebuns1]

Congrats on your 1st 100 miler. I really enjoyed reading this race report.

[West Grey Runner]

Well done Sylvie, well done.

You may recognize someone here http://youtu.be/e-E6dzhQQx8

Glad to see that you are already planning the next one.

[orleansrunner1962]

Thank you for all the kind comments -- really appreciate it -- I am still soaring from this experience..... has given me even more resolve to train harder and get stronger.... LOVE IT!!

[CinC]

I really don't enjoy biking 160k, so I can't imagine running that far.

Congrats on your race!

[Avis]

I wanted to wait until I had a quiet block of time before I read your report--after all, I was going on a hundred-mile adventure! Congratulations! You took me to places I never imagined, and made me feel I was right there with you. Thanks for a beautiful report.

[DJHL]

Just catching up. What a great report and a fantastic achievement that you can be really proud of. Not only did you get it done but it sounds like you had a great time doing it.