Comments on: The iMichelle

By: DoyleRShea

DoyleRShea — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:55:11 +0000

After reading this, I got a nice burst of energy. Can’t wait for my run tonight. Thanks!

By: Michael Bowers

Michael Bowers — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:28:22 +0000

I had never heard of Michelle until I heard an interview she did on “The Final Sprint” and I was so impressed that I am now a big fan. Her spirit and enthusiasm has really motivated me. Thanks to Michelle and keep up the GREAT work.

By: Andrew Armiger

Andrew Armiger — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:33:30 +0000

What an incredibly beautiful person/soul — though I have virtually no exchange with ultra circles I would consider it a distinct honor to cross paths with this lovely person anytime.

By: Greg Houlgate

Greg Houlgate — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:30:46 +0000

I have known Michelle, Sierra and her Father for many many years. They are great family friends and Michelle is a true inspiration.
No question Michelle’s attitude lifts her off the ground and is a joy to watch, run with and to know.
Michelle was a champion runner before she ever pinned a bib to her body.
Lots of lessons to be learned from running with people like Michelle. The pure joy of running is an experience that is hard to replicate and in my lifetime I have yet to find an activity that energizes your soul like it. Well, save one other….

By: AK

AK — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:44:26 +0000

Nice interview. One question — what’s an iMichelle? I’m guessing there’s some reference to Apple.

By: Kirk Fortini

Kirk Fortini — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:50:31 +0000

More than her considerable achievements, I respect Michelle for the kind of class that you simply don’t see in athletes of other disciplines that are at the top of their respective games. As long as I run, and even afterwards, I will remember 3 things:
1. My first ultra. Lake Hodges 2005. I’m nervous already, I don’t know a soul, and the RD overslept. We started over an hour late and, afterwards, I vowed never to do another ultra again. Throughout the race, this stunning dynamo of energy was riding around the course, cheering like a one-person crowd for all the runners. Believe me when I say that you heard her before you saw her. Michelle was that dynamo, and she helped lift my sagging spirits.
2. I have never seen her without a smile on her face during a race. So many serious folks seem to forget their smiles when they’re packing their gear for a race.
3. Javelina Jundred 2006. My first 100 miler and my first DNF. I got up and left the tent at Javelina Jeadquarters to watch Michelle finish 1st female. Instead of sitting back and basking in the glory of her accomplishment, I saw her gently encourage a gentleman who was hungry and having trouble finding the motivation to head out and finish his race. Now, that’s a true champion!