...actually in some style, as I was really hauling today, feeling great, & ended up finishing in the first few. My final ranking was 14th - coulda been top ten if I hadn't had fat feet for so many days. But so it goes.
Thanks again to family, friends & co-workers for the huge support, and to Diana, J-B & Jan for not letting me quit when I was down-and-out and desperately wanted to on Stage 8.
Oh, & by the way, did I mention?...I JUST RAN ACROSS GERMANY! Woohoo!
62 comments:
Never had any doubt!!! Congrats...to you and to Diana. Have your well earned beers, put those feet up, and enjoy a much needed rest.
See you soon, love Claire
WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!! Congrats!!! Truly amazing. Now go take some vitamins to grow back all of those toe-nails and get some much deserved rest. What's the next country...Canada?
Pop!...whoosh...fizz..chink..glug,
glug...slurp..aaah.
(This virtual, text-rich champagne toast is for you, Russell).
Well done.
Cheers,
Stuart
CONGRATULATIONS!
- Rachel
Congrats!!!
Jennifer B.
BRAVO!
Kami
Russ,
Congrats with hitting the finish line in good health!
Please take a beer on my account and don't forget to switch of the light ;-)
All the best
In the words of Vince Lombardi: "It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever — the one who recognizes the challenge and does something about it.”
Outstanding! You have proven to yourself and to all of us the incredible strength you have both physical and mental. Let the celebration begin! Can't wait to see pictures.
Now it's time for the R&R part of your vacation. : )
Take care and safe travels.
I've seen some good news this week, but this is the best of all. Congrats, Russell!
Congrats!! Russ. You rock!!
Have a beer, take a nap, and enjoy the moment.
See ya when you get back to Austin.
chuck & kristin
Way to go Russell! We're proud of you. Babrara
Woo Hoo!
Awesome Russell, you did fantastic. Now get some rest.
Cheers!
Congrats on an amazing journey and feat (pardon the pun), Russell! Wish I could have seen that "Sound of Music" gorgeousness first hand. Maybe someday.
Dashed good show, man.
Cheers!
Chris H.
unbelievable dude. you're a major inspiration. congrats.
wow! many congratulations on this amazing feat!
Way to go, Russell! High-five! Catherine
CONGRATULATIONS, Russell!!! You're an inspiration!
Yeeeehaw! Congrats from your Texas fan base. Wow -- you are such an inspiration Russell! I don't think I can ever feel good about coming to your office to complain about a hard day again. Can't wait to have you back.
Congratulations! An amazing accomplishment!
Way to go, Russell! We are proud of you back home. "Gott in Himmel" that's a long way to run!!
sv
Great job Russ!! I am so excited for you! Prop up your swollen limbs and knock back a few beers in celebration. We're excited to celebrate when you come home!
Neely
Congratulations Russ to you and your fabulous crew! Simply amazing. I look forward to hearing all about your adventure in person. Have a safe trip home! - Ann
That is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats and Well Done!!!!
Congrats Russell!!!
Congrats!! Savor the moment, relish the pain, begin the healing. Awesome job. -- Dave L.
congratulations!
can't wait to see a picture or two dozen!
Never had any doubt. Congratulations, Russell!
MCL
Amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations!!!
Jim
Woo Hoo!!! You are amazing! I'm so happy for you, especially since your feet felt better at the end. Bet they are feeling great now! Rest well and we'll see you back at the Hoov.
Lynett
WOO HOO!
Way to go Russell!
Great job!
WHOOO HOOOO
So pleased for you.
Joy says "Hello and well done"
Everyone thinks you are quite amazing!
Paula
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
Awesome job Russell!
Dallas G
you are part beast part machine
A toast to all the enthusiasts (read 'nuts') who enjoy running across countries. Congrats!
Perhaps you want to stick with close-toed shoes when you get back to the Hoov?
--degner
Congrats! You are truly amazing!
Enjoy your rest!
Teri
Russell and Diana, I have two words for you: WOO and HOO! I hope the finish was all the sweeter for having had to battle through a tough time. To quote Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own, "it's the hard that makes it good!" Way to go!
Westlake AP Physics C salutes you! We were checking out the blog every time we had a chance. An absolutely amazing feat! (No pun intended)
Mark
Gratulation! Ich gratuliere! Wir gratulieren!
Nicely done.
YYYYYYEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Yeah Russell! I won't know what to do with my evenings now I'm no longer living vicariously through your adventures. So Canada - huh?
Reenie
Hey Russel very very happy you made it!!! Very inspirational and admirable...till next time...
See you in the office!
Congratulations!!!
Thats my boss!!!!
Camilla
Congratulations!!!
you're the man!
Raife
Hi Russell
That was the perfect finish you did envisage - well done. It was great pleasure to share some of the last stage with you. And please pass my thanks to Diana for the trip to the railway station - hope she did find the way back. Enjoy the last few days in Europe without running.
Christian the Swiss runner
Fantastic news Russell and congratulations! It might be quite a while before I attempt anything quite so grand. I'm still in pain after the Moonlight Margarita Run you made me do LAST year!
In Austin now and loving it. We should catch up for a beer (or a SHORT run)
All the best,
-Andre'
Well, it is so cool that you just went out for an 'easy lauf'.
Awesome is too small a word, for both R and Diana.
Great job!!!!
Congrats! What an amazing accomplishment. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Safe travels home,
Lisa M.
YAY!!!! Great Job Russell! I knew you could do it!
Congratulations! Great job, and we look forward to seeing you back in Austin.
Hello Russell
Here is the "Best of Deutschlandlauf"
http://amti.daihatsuklub.hu/minigal/index.php?list=2007/Dlauf2007
and here is an all pictures
www.bajot.hu/dl2007.zip
Tibor in Hungary
Congrats Russell. Glad you didn't give up and made it all the way thru. Heal those legs.
Sai
Congratulations from Austin Runner on your run! We are also thrilled to inform you that you have been featured in our latest issue. You can find the article highlighting your trek across Germany in our September/October issue. It has been our pleasure to highlight you.
Lauren Stanat, Austin Runner
lauren@austinfitmagazine.com
RS -- never had a doubt that you would do it -- too headstrong and determined not to.
Now enjoy that grandbaby and rest those fat, toenailless tootsies.
Can't wait to do lunch and see your pictures.
Beth
Congratulations Russel! This is truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best for the 2009 run!
Congrats Russell! I've had a great time keeping track of you from Boston (but still part of your Texas fan base!). Congratulations on a truly amazing accomplishment!
Way to go! I don't think your feet look so fat. Speaking of beer, you need to track down some New Belgium Never Summer Ale. Specialty Brew. You earned it. Relax and recover!
Russell, you never cease to amaze me. I'm on a business trip, and Dan told me about the story in the Austin paper today. I emailed it and a story about you to my fellow wor team mates tonight. I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am to show them what's possible and how much an inspiration you are! If someone were to ask, "how's tricks", I'd say, "Russell's the trick'n-est guy I know! ~amy jo(hnson brotman) Cheers - you FREAKING ROCK!
Well Done! An inspiration! Here's to a restful recovery - Tash Whitaker
Après la France, l'Allemagne est dans la poche. Bravo l'ami pour cette 2è traversée réussie ! Content d'avoir pu te donner un tout petit coup de pouce dans cette délicate et difficle étape 8... Bon repos à toi et à Diana in the "Capital of Cool" où je viendrai un jour vous visiter.
Rendez-vous à Bari, Italy !
Best regards. JB.
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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