Chuck's 50 & DC Marathons
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Name: David Malone
E-mail address: dmalone@weber.edu
Comments:I thought I signed your guest book long ago - apparently not. My first marathon was Lost Dutchman and I remember so well coming up on you at, maybe, mile 10 or so. Only later did I discover you were a regular participant in the Runners World forums. (You may remember me as N3103F. :) )

I refer to your marathon page often, and always take inspiration away from it. I've run 29 of them now, several chosen because of a favorable report and great pictures on your page. I've got 21 states down, four continents, and it's rare that I run one without thinking of you at some point along the way.

I hope things are going well for you, Chuck. May the best of things be yours.

David
Thursday, April 10th 2008 - 01:22:04 PM
Name: Cindy Chamberlain
E-mail address: chamberlainwhj@gmail.com
Comments:Oh, Chuck & Jan -
I'm reading in The Answer Is 42 about the reptilian brain & chocolate-seeking. Guess what - chocolate is beyond reptilian:

http://www.rinr.fsu.edu/summer2005/features/coverstory.html
"lighting up the brain’s 'pleasure centers' in much the same way that eating chocolate, sniffing cocaine or even having sex does."

FYI
Cindy
Thursday, August 30th 2007 - 12:16:12 AM
Name: Cindy Chamberlain
E-mail address: chamberlainwhj@gmail.com
Comments:In a past life I used to attend the Andrews Avenue Church of Christ. We became acquainted about when you had your accident & had the amputation. You would take the bus, I'd pick you up & drive you wherever. I had a daughter from a marriage I had escaped. I was a teacher.
Then I got married & moved to central Florida - St. Cloud, to be exact. You got out of counseling & into airports. You came & saw my husband, Lloyd Olson, & my child at our house.
Your discipline amazes me.
I am glad you have found yourself a wife.
Would you two please e-mail me & I'll continue.
Cindy Weatherred Chamberlain (I'll tell you where Olson went later)
Tuesday, August 28th 2007 - 10:11:03 PM
Name: don howe
E-mail address: juhowe@utmb.edu
Comments:I LIKE YOUR WEBSITE. I VERY ENCOURAGED ABOUT ALSO DOING THE 50 STATES THING. YOU HAVE VERY BEAUTIFUL PICTURES ESP. IN THE NE. I READ SOMEWHERE ON YOUR WEBSITE ABOUT RUTH MORROW, BUT I CAN NOT FIND IT AGAIN. I GRADUATED FROM THE COLLEGE SHE IS CHAIRMAN OF AND KNOW IT VERY WELL. PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP ON RUNNING AND BEING FIT. YOUR TWICE THE MAN MOST OF SISSIES ARE.
MAY GO BLESS YOU THROUGH THE DAY.
Rev. Don Howe
Friday, February 16th 2007 - 06:26:19 AM
Name: Sara O'Bannon
E-mail address: mksara@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://ovationgirl.com
Comments:WOW! 50 and DC!! Big congrats to you! You continue to amaze me!! I am back trying to racewalk again, although very slowly, but saw your site and wanted to say hi! Also loved the concert photos. I have a bunch on my own site of Heart, as while I was not racewalking, I began attending many of their shows across the country...and had the opportunity to meet them twice in person as well.

Take care--
Sara
Saturday, October 7th 2006 - 12:52:31 PM
Name: Ray Perdomo
E-mail address: ramon.perdomo@att.net
Comments:Hi Chuck,
We met through Miami Feet RC while doing the Oleta Trail Run and the Twilight Race. It's a pleasure to have met you. Hope to see you soon again.

Best regards,
Ray
Thursday, August 17th 2006 - 11:30:48 PM
Name: Bekkie Wright
E-mail address: BekkieW2003@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://silkcitystriders.org
Comments:Thanks for documenting our quaint little CT trail marathon. Good luck on your 50+DC ... I just ran MED-CITY to add MN, and bring my total up to 38+DC so far.
Wednesday, May 31st 2006 - 12:49:28 PM
Name: Taylor P.
E-mail address: brutomesso@yahoo.com
Comments:If I haven't said it before, I'll say it again loudly and clearly: thank you so much for sharing your accomplishments and accompanying struggles. This 50-marathon-state aspirant has benefitted greatly from the time and effort you take to document these marathons in great detail. Your summaries are nearly as valuable as travelogues as they are as race reports and reviews.
Friday, December 9th 2005 - 09:27:13 AM
Name: cheryl
E-mail address: nanasupreme@yahoo.com
Comments:i really like knowing about your experiences. LOVE, cheryl
Saturday, November 19th 2005 - 10:21:47 PM
Name: Alan Hopkins
E-mail address: LoriAlan@MTS.com
Comments:Hello Chuck,

As our first snow of the year hits us today (Nov 14/05) in WINTERpeg, Manitoba, Canada, I have just spent the last 1/2 hour or so looking over your great site. I really enjoyed it. Have not taken the time to read many of your comments, I quickly went through your races and enjoyed your pictures. I will spend time this winter reading your reports.
I am just a rookie in marathons compared to you. I have run 13 so far with my last 2 being Fargo and Tampa Bay. I plan to run L.A. this March and Fargo once again next May. I was lucky enough to run a marathon in Germany, (Frankfurt) 3 years ago.
Would love to see you add a Canadian Marathon to your list. The National Capital Marathon in Ottawa is one that I can highly recommend. (ran it 2x).

thank you for your site.
Keep running strong and proud.

Alan Hopkins
Winnipeg, Canada











Monday, November 14th 2005 - 10:42:00 PM
Name: adam hayman
E-mail address: adamhayman@yahoo.com.au
Comments:g`day chuck, i just want to say as i sit here with a broken foot, which i might add has put a bit of a dent in my training programme in preperation for my 1st marathon attempt asperations, that you are a champion, what an insperation. if you could pass on any words of encouragement that would be great. i`ll definately be comming back to your page again when i need a lift in spirits & in need of some insperation. go get`em chuck,good on ya mate. run ya later!!
Thursday, September 1st 2005 - 11:32:53 PM
Name: Marco Gross-Santos
E-mail address: marcoruns@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.marcoruns.blogspot.com
Comments:Chuck!

Amazing feat (no pun intended!)!! Are you still running marathons? I am also trying to run the 50 states and DC. I have done 9 states so far (14 marathons overall) and after reading stories like yours I get really excited to get out there and do some running. You are an inspiration to all of us who enjoy marathoning and living life to its fullest.

Congratulations! Peace,

Marco
Monday, May 2nd 2005 - 08:33:59 AM
Name: Claire
Comments:Hi Chuck,
Just checking out some pictures. See you soon.
Bye.
Love,
Claire
Saturday, April 9th 2005 - 08:41:54 PM
Name: Roberto C Flores
E-mail address: AlmaFlrs@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 03:02:41 PM
Name: Jennifer Pry
E-mail address: run42k1999@hotmail.com
Comments:It's amazing that you have ran in all the states!
Wednesday, December 29th 2004 - 03:43:02 PM
Name: Val Cormani
E-mail address: vcormani@math.uga.edu
Homepage URL: http://www.math.uga.edu/~vcormani
Comments:I loved your 50 States sites. I have a dream of completing a marathon in every state and I enjoyed your photos and experiences.

Thursday, December 23rd 2004 - 10:21:28 AM
Name: Minh Dang
E-mail address: qminhvn@knology.net
Comments:I enjoy your marathon essays very much. I'm only hope I can experience some of the journeys that you've been through.
Wednesday, December 22nd 2004 - 03:25:50 PM
Name: Joel Rodgers
E-mail address: joelrodgers@verizon.net
Comments:Chuck - I am proud to say I ran the Snowflake 50K (West Virginia) with you in 2003 even though I didn't know that until today. Your site gave me a nice tour of the USA and has inspired me to persue more races in more places. Thanks.
Monday, December 6th 2004 - 11:56:30 AM
Name: Jim Witheril
E-mail address: Lacyy1@msn.com
Comments:Hi Chuck,

I just found your web site; I really like the way you set it up. I’m planning on running a marathon in every state. I lost my 28year old son to diabetes and I decided to run a marathon in every state to raise the awareness to the warning signs. You are truly an inspiration to me.
Keep up the good work.

Sincerely,

Jim

Friday, November 19th 2004 - 03:58:40 PM
Name: Christine Antonio
E-mail address: cantoo@earthlink net
Comments:Hi Chuck,
Well, well. I have learned something about you. And I am impressed. You had mentioned marathon info on your website but we never got around to clarifying it. Humm. Quiet waters run deep. I also checked out the TCPC link. Perhaps we can share another time to sit and talk about this too. I really enjoyed the time spent at the Il Piccilo. Good company, good food.
Monday, November 8th 2004 - 10:38:39 PM
Name: Bruce
E-mail address: bwhibbett@mchsi.com
Comments:Hey Chuck, Im a 52 year old BK amputee as of Jan 2001. I have always enjoyed jogging and after my amputation I set a goal of finishing a 5k...since then i have had many more 5k races and am working up the ladder to longer races. Great site and keep smilin...Bruce
Friday, July 30th 2004 - 09:49:19 PM
Name: Dr Thomas O'Shaughnessy
E-mail address: tom.oshaughnessy@state.mn.us
Comments:Am chasing you but have only 43 marathons and ultras complete in 5 states so far. Best of luck
Tuesday, July 27th 2004 - 05:41:57 PM
Name: Alí Gonzalez - Venezuela
E-mail address: algox4@net-uno.net
Comments:After reading your page I almost couldn´t find words to tell you that there is a lot of ways to be happy and I think you´d chossen the perfect one: running. The one that
fits your dreams.

Congratulations.
Sunday, July 11th 2004 - 06:32:30 PM
Name: Edward F Hahn
E-mail address: usa26mileman@hotmail.com
Homepage URL: http://www.marathonmaneddie.com
Comments: Chuck I disagree with your criticism of President Bush, but I really like your web site. It's far beyond my page building skills. It gave me some good ideas...I can always recruit some computer literate help and impliment some of them.
Friday, July 2nd 2004 - 04:22:44 AM
Name: sharon ( LeMay) patterson
E-mail address: sharonkaye@alaweb.com
Comments:Hey Chuck, Congrats on your achievement. Let me know how your treatments are going .

Sharon
Friday, July 2nd 2004 - 12:27:02 AM
Name: Scott Gardner
E-mail address: scott@dannylipford.com
Comments:Congrats Chuck
Wednesday, June 30th 2004 - 04:09:38 PM
Name: Marg
Comments:Fantastic photos! I'll have to start planning my next vacation... :)
Wednesday, June 30th 2004 - 01:12:42 PM
Name: Eric Gomes
E-mail address: eag22@cornell.edu
Comments:Inspiring! Congratulations! I'll just keep looking for those reports on RWOL forums. Thanks!
Wednesday, June 30th 2004 - 11:53:52 AM
Name: Darla Keefer
E-mail address: dkeefer@pst.ciw.edu
Comments:Great shots!
Wednesday, June 23rd 2004 - 11:51:48 AM
Name: Louis Abbott
E-mail address: louis.abbott@louisabbott.com
Homepage URL: http://www.louisabbott.com
Comments:Nice page, Chuck. Just like your race reports, though, it will take several visits to see it all.

I'm looking forward to checking out the concert page. You mention several of my favorite artists.
Thursday, June 10th 2004 - 09:59:03 PM
Name: Dana Reising
E-mail address: Dreising@bellsouth.net
Comments:Hi Chuck, .......enjoyed chatting with you and sharing pics and experiences on RAP-SLC flight.............I've bookmarked your site and look forward to enjoying your photos and perceptions.......Congratulations on 50 & DC..................Never say Never!............Dana
Wednesday, June 9th 2004 - 10:45:28 AM
Name: Juliane E Turner
E-mail address: Juliane67@aol.com
Homepage URL: http://hometown.aol.com/juliane67/
Comments:I am so proud of you. You are truly an inspiration to us all. Best wishes on your next goal, whatever it may be.
Tuesday, June 8th 2004 - 10:50:39 PM
Name: Jan Roelofs
E-mail address: janjan223@hotmail.com
Comments:I am proud to know you!
Jan
Friday, June 4th 2004 - 12:15:27 PM
Name: Jan Roelofs
E-mail address: janjan223@hotmail.com
Comments:I am proud to know you!
Jan
Friday, June 4th 2004 - 12:14:43 PM
Name: Tori
Comments:A true inspiration to a fellow marathoner in Vermont!
Friday, June 4th 2004 - 08:04:53 AM
Name: MUtiger
E-mail address: juturi@att.net
Homepage URL: http://none
Comments:Hi Chuck!
Great website, and very nice essays about the current administration. I liked reading them. Thanks for putting those together. AND CONGRATS on the 50 state goal. Ive run 6 marathons in 5 states....maybe I should sign up? :)
Saturday, May 29th 2004 - 02:08:21 PM
Name: Henry A. Rueden
E-mail address: hrueden@aol.com
Comments:Congraduations on very well done. Great job in layout and display. Enjoyed the site.
Thursday, May 27th 2004 - 07:19:53 AM
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