Tuesday, November 15, 2011

I DID IT!

I survived the 101.4 miles of the Javelina Jundred! It was by far the most difficult, humbling, defining, rewarding experience of my life.

Even though my sweet wife snapped the picture a little too early, I DID jump across the finish line.


Give me a day to make sense of everything in my brain and I will have the whole race review and lots of pictures posted tomorrow. (I admit, I slept with this belt buckle last night.)


"I gazed in envy at ultra runners whose quadriceps had the kind of definition that tells you Secretariat is somewhere in their family tree." - Liz Zelandais
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36 comments:

  1. Paulie BNovember 15, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Awesome and inspirational. Congratulations.

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  2. Matthew SmithNovember 15, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Way to go, Cory! I can't wait to hear about the whole race. Enjoy the rest and recovery!

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  3. Ali McNovember 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    WOW!!!! congrats. you are "the man" :D

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  4. Jerilee E.November 15, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    That is amazing!! Congrats and can't wait to read all about it!

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  5. JojaJoggerNovember 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Awesome job out there Cory. Can't wait to read about the experience. Oh, and jumping at the finish line? Incredible :)

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  6. Christina @ The AthletarianNovember 15, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Cory, you just gave me goosebumps!! Congrats on an amazing race!! I cannot believe you jumped after 101 miles. You are crazy. PS I met Julia last weekend (she came to Toronto)! We took a jumping photo for you :) Here is the link:
    http://www.theathletarian.com/2011/11/14/real-life-besties-a-belated-winner/

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  7. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I am sooooo proud of you - What an honor to call you my "SON"! Way to go - another goal met!!
    Love you,
    Mom

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  8. WannabeRunnerNovember 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Wooo, congrats!! Can't wait to read the recap!

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  9. ChristieNovember 15, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I can not wait to read your recap. What an accomplishment my friend!! HUGE CONGRATS!

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  10. ChristiNovember 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Congratulations!

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  11. susetteNovember 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I'm on the edge of my seat anxious to hear about it all!

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  12. BeckyNovember 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    SO AMAZING!!! I was thinking of you all weekend and your crazy awesome race. What an accomplishment!! Can't wait to see the photos and hear the details. I think you should ALWAYS wear that belt buckle. :)

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  13. Coy MartinezNovember 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Unbelievable!! That is a life's accomplishment!!

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  14. HollieNovember 15, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Not only did you jump across the finish line after 101.4 miles, but also at each lap... You gave a pretty sweet jump after 15 miles, 30 miles, 45 miles, 60 miles, 85 miles, and 101.4 miles. INCREDIBLE!

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  15. ElleNovember 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Amazing! And still jumpinng after all the mileage, too.

    Will look forward to your recap. Hope you get lots of rest.

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  16. JuliaNovember 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    so absolutely incredibly amazing! i can barely wait to read more! you are awesome!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

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  17. Kate GeisenNovember 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Amazing! Congratulations! And you still had energy to jump after all that!

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  18. Rachelle WardleNovember 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Words cannot even describe how proud of you I am. Seriosly so freaking awesome! Congratulations!!!!!!

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  19. RainaNovember 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Cangrats Cory! That is INCREDIBLE!

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  20. RainaNovember 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oops! I meant CONGRATS :) --I suppose that cangrats is the same as congrats, but with a Canadian twist. ?

    I am so Jappy for you!!

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  21. FalonNovember 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    WOWWWEEEE! Amazing! Can't wait for all the details.

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  22. JenNovember 15, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    This is so great! I can't wait to hear all the gory details! And jumping across the finish line after 101 miles? I wouldn't expect anything less!

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  23. JillNovember 15, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    YOU! ARE!! AWESOME!!!

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  24. Jen @ Run for AnnaNovember 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Wow! You are amazing...that is awesome!! :)

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  25. NellyNovember 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Congrats on the race, awesome!!

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  26. Julie @ ROJ RunningNovember 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I saw someone w/ the JJ shirt this weekend and I was wayyy too excited to know about it and wonder how you did. I'm so glad you finished! Hope you loved it!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    So proud of you! There was a while there when your name wasn't on list on the webcast and I freaked out, but then I saw your name and the 101.4 and cheered! I've been checking a couple of times a day to see your recap. So many of us want DETAILS! We are definitely living vicariously through you. Jumping on every loop and the finish line---Incredible!

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  28. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogNovember 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Congrats on surviving and jumping across the finish line!!

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  29. Katie @ Will Race for CarbsNovember 15, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Wow! Congrats on finishing the race! I am pretty sure I would sleep in one too and then probably never take it off!

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  30. Britt @ Chicago Runner GirlNovember 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    congrats on making it through alive!

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  31. ashleyNovember 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    wooooooo!! what an amazing accomplishment!!

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  32. BeckaNovember 15, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    What an awesome and amazing accomplishment! I'm a new reader, just got referred to your blog because I was looking for advice on tackling my first 100 miler... Can't wait to hear all about it. I've already gone back and read the last 4 months or so of your reports. You are really amazing. I think you take great pictures, and you have a great sense of humor. Look forward to continuing following.

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  33. TerzahNovember 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I tried to comment last night, but the stupid machine I was on at work wouldn't let me. How amazing is that!! I would absolutely sleep with that belt buckle--I hope you did. I can't wait to read your full report. I hope those javalinas didn't get ya at mile 67 or something like that. I remember those buggers from camping in West Texas.....

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  34. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    wooooohooooo!!! congrats!

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  35. Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will TravelNovember 16, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    A huge congratulations!! Can't want to read about it - I love that you had enough energy to jump over the finish line!

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  36. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Great description of everything. Congrats!

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