tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post7538579839585684010..comments2023-10-22T17:04:21.953+01:00Comments on All Things Are Possible...: Ultra Caballo Blanco 2015, MEXICO : 70kmARGYRIOS PAPATHANASOPOULOShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10240027984943707994noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-21396556092097837892015-03-25T15:54:38.725+00:002015-03-25T15:54:38.725+00:00Argi, every good-willed, honest runner will always...Argi, every good-willed, honest runner will always be welcome in any event Norawas de Raramuri organizes, always. We consider everyone with an open heart as a member of The Running People. This is what we share with the Raramuri and with all the other running humans of the world.<br /><br />There will be other events in the future, and these events will always be open to everyone in all equality. We exist to support and celebrate the running culture of the Raramuri, and this can be and will be done in multiple manners in the future.<br /><br />It will be great to run any - or all of those with you :)<br /><br />Kuira ba!Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864042962585177214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-84035872750710695252015-03-23T21:50:12.211+00:002015-03-23T21:50:12.211+00:00Hi Flint,
Thank you for taking the time to not on...Hi Flint,<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to not only read my report, but to also explain about the comments you have made in your blog post. It is good to hear from you personally (and in such a clear voice) about your opinion on the runners’ choice to run the modified race. <br /><br />This, I know, is very important to some of the runners (who had run) and who want to feel welcomed in your future races, now that your organization has taken over management of the UCB.<br /><br />We have made many great friends at the Canyons, and the experience and memories we took away with us will remain as one of the highlights of our lives, despite the unfortunate turn of events. I do hope our paths will cross again on the trails and I wish you all the best in carrying on the difficult but admirable job of what Micah has started at the Canyons. <br />ARGYRIOS PAPATHANASOPOULOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240027984943707994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-35847223748922863172015-03-22T21:30:21.972+00:002015-03-22T21:30:21.972+00:00Hi Argi, I enjoyed reading your report and was sad...Hi Argi, I enjoyed reading your report and was saddened that you feel your decision was judged upon. You obviously refer - in part - to my blog post, and I want to tell you that the comments you mention were targeted at a single individual who, among other things, posted pictures of drug fields and gave very sensationalist interviews which triggered desperate messages from personal friends in the Canyons fearing for repercussions.<br /><br />Most of the posts and interviews targeted by my specific comments were since erased or removed.<br /><br />I personally will never judge your choice, or Michael Versteeg's, or anyone else's, because you have done what you felt was right. I don't have to agree with it to recognize you made a personal choice and respect it.<br /><br />I hope you bring back positive memories from the Canyons, from its people and from the travelers who go there. I'm sure our paths will cross on the trails, and hope those trails will be in the beautiful Barrancas Del Cobre.<br />Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864042962585177214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-66005807852118131732015-03-21T22:30:51.701+00:002015-03-21T22:30:51.701+00:00Thanks Daniel for your very detailed comments and ...Thanks Daniel for your very detailed comments and deep understanding of my whole experience. Combining travelling with running in different parts of this world is very familiar to both of us and you're one of the few who can appreciate the beauty from this encounter with the Raramuri. We hope to meet you again soon in one of our next adventures. Inbox me your schedule of upcoming races and who knows... you may just find this old man trying to keep up with your amazing pace!! Au revoir, mon ami !!ARGYRIOS PAPATHANASOPOULOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240027984943707994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-15556552367851246262015-03-21T22:21:11.478+00:002015-03-21T22:21:11.478+00:00Thank you so much for your kind comment. As with a...Thank you so much for your kind comment. As with all my other races, I am just speaking out my mind, without any fear or favour. I am glad to know that you made the decision to stay and run too. I think you made a good choice too!!ARGYRIOS PAPATHANASOPOULOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240027984943707994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-14164685710468189612015-03-21T21:55:21.397+00:002015-03-21T21:55:21.397+00:00You are most welcome!!You are most welcome!!ARGYRIOS PAPATHANASOPOULOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240027984943707994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-17180047146296962742015-03-21T13:26:28.512+00:002015-03-21T13:26:28.512+00:00Argi I tremendously enjoyed your account of this t...Argi I tremendously enjoyed your account of this trip and race. The detail and insight are fantastic and the photos from Hannisze are as brilliant as ever.<br /><br />The whole trip looks amazing: the blue skies, the mountains, the rivers and of course the Raramuri clothing. I feel that you had such an adventure and had to work so hard (through all the different trials that the journey brought) yet the reward and experience at the end of it more than made up for the difficulties. What a fantastic place to visit, to run in and to experience together.<br /><br />Your decision to run is so brave. I can't imagine being put in that position and I think my first thought would be not to race because of the danger and the uncertainty. I'm inspired that you could narrow down all the issues and worries and come to the conclusion that you love to run and running with the Raramuri was your reason for being there. I have a lot of respect for that decision and you've given me some perspective and reason to think about and understand my running.<br /><br />Finally, the insight that you provide about the Raramuri and their lives is fascinating. The book makes out that they're superhuman and yet your account seems so much more real and feasible. The Hoka versus sandal and the training versus survival brings into focus the reality of living in such a desperate place and perfectly contrasts the hardships of rural living versus racing for fun.<br /><br />Thank you and Hannisze for putting together such a detailed and beautiful report. As always I can live vicariously through your experiences and I love that!Daniel Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-27707710831912701572015-03-20T22:31:42.120+00:002015-03-20T22:31:42.120+00:00Beautifully written! I was there and also ran. O...Beautifully written! I was there and also ran. Out of all the many reports I've read, I like yours THE BEST (hands down). Thank you for taking the time and report in an objective and non-biased manner -in my very personal opinion. Chihuahua is my home state. Congratulations on having made a good choice. Great finish time too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259564546300061494.post-69999415402397660812015-03-19T01:01:56.009+00:002015-03-19T01:01:56.009+00:00Nice! Thanks for share you experience!Nice! Thanks for share you experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com