Comments for quiet dispatches

Comment on That time I fell off a mountain by Jean MacKenzie

Jean MacKenzie — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:35:41 +0000

great story, Joseph; you create such clear images; I feel like I’ve been up there too: )

Comment on How to Beat the Blerch by alice

alice — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:08:31 +0000

What a wonderfully descriptive and heartfelt story! Congrats on your recovery. We saw Evan, too; before the start he asked to take pics with us in our “cupcake ladies” costumes. His loss was so sad and yet so telling of the bond between runners – even if it is only while on the course.

Oh and Happy Birthday, a couple months early, in case we don’t get to sing to you on the course again this year.

Comment on How to Beat the Blerch by Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:19:31 +0000

Great blog post. That’s me taking the selfie with the Sasquatch.

Comment on Fastest on the Sunshine Coast Trail by bret

bret — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 18:04:23 +0000

awesome words!

Comment on Fastest on the Sunshine Coast Trail by Martin Reader

Martin Reader — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 03:59:12 +0000

Such a great account of this beautiful journey. I am cousins with Nicola and know her well; you payed wonderful homage to her spirit. Thank you for a lovely read.

Comment on Fastest on the Sunshine Coast Trail by Joseph McLean

Joseph McLean — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:57:43 +0000

Thanks Paul! That picture popped up on an image search for Ean & XS-NRG, without attribution. It’s a great shot.

Comment on Fastest on the Sunshine Coast Trail by PK

PK — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:14:18 +0000

Great work Nicola! Nice work documenting it Joseph – and good on you for being part of the team…

As an FYI, the photo credit on the SCT 2004 group shot goes to Paul Kennedy. Your post brings back great memories of that weekend. Next time I think Nicola and Jackson should run together – on Jackson’s diet…

Comment on Fastest on the Sunshine Coast Trail by yazzy

yazzy — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 03:09:29 +0000

Such a pleasurable read!! Many thanks for another great story Jo!

Comment on Fastest on the Sunshine Coast Trail by Ean Jackson

Ean Jackson — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:15:12 +0000

Very awesome account, Joseph. Thank you for sharing.

After 10 years of holding the record for the FKT, I can’t tell you how happy I am to get “chicked.” Congrats, Nicola!

I figured that by Nicola’s accomplishment of knocking almost exactly 10 hours off my time, I was done like dinner… relegated to the history books and the sands of time. Thanks for pointing-out that I am still the male record-holder! =;-)

Runners and hikers everywhere should know that some of those stunning groves of old growth on the Sunshine Coast Trail have fallen in the past 10 years. “Use it or loose it” most definitely applies. Run it. Hike it. Bring your friends. Use the Sunshine Coast Trail so it’s there for the future.

Thanks to the efforts of Eagle Walz and the many dedicated trail builders in and around Powell River, the trail has been manicured like a golf green. There are cabins along the way that serve as perfect aid stations. There’s an awesome craft brewery in Townsite, as well, so dehydration is not an issue.

Come on guys… The record is soft. It’s yours for the taking!

Comment on That time I fell off a mountain by Dori

Dori — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 05:25:30 +0000

Congratz Joe! on so many levels <3