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Spareribs049

1,700 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Jun 20, 2007 7:53 PM

Salute to Joe

I ran my first Boston Marathon 30 years ago, in 1977. That year, my brother-in-law Joe, perhaps inspired by all this running in the family, decided to take up "jogging." And then he became a real runner. And then he became quite a good runner. And first thing you know he is running more marathons and more Bostons than I have. He's mid-sixties now, still going strong.

I was with him in Boston last year; see pic.

SkipAZ has met Joe, as has arf1 and Tallrunner, and perhaps some others. You all know what a great guy he is.

Well, the point of this post is that this week I received a really nice invitation from Suzanne and Joe to attend a party at their house this Sunday. I am afraid I can't go, as he is in Claremont, CA and I am in Dallas, TX, but I wanted to share with all of you what the purpose of the party is.

On Sunday Joe will celebrate 30 years of running, WITHOUT EVER HAVING MISSED A DAY! Not one day! Imagine the dedication, the constitution, the strength you have to have to run for 30 years. He is right up there among the leaders in the country (an internet listing) in ongoing streak leaders.

I am asking those of you who wish to, to post a celebratory word or two and your own congrats for this accomplishment, and on Sunday I will email him the link to this thread. I know he will appreciate it. Spareribs

rosecoloredglasses

861 posts since
Aug 12, 2005

1. Jun 20, 2007 8:01 PM

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Re: Salute to Joe

Dear Joe,
I am so impressed with your running ability and your running consistency, that I named my son after you! (ha ha)

Congratulations on running well for three decades; truly an amazing feat... and I'll bet your feet are truly amazing!

Sincerely,

rose

Sans Souci027

1,204 posts since
Sep 9, 2005

2. Jun 20, 2007 8:53 PM

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Re: Salute to Joe

Congratulations, Joe, on your 30th Runniversary! Such a remarkable achievement. W-O-W!

Should you ever find yourself in Canada in January, be sure to give us a shout and we'll be sure to have you fitted in some of these to keep the streak going. (We'll throw in a toque or knitted hat too.)

Sans Souci
Vancouver Island, British Columbia

ksrunr

870 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

3. Jun 20, 2007 8:58 PM

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Congratulations Joe! Many of us who started running in middle and high school wish they had never stopped. What will you must have and what an inspiration to younguns and veterans alike. Great pic of you and Ribs. You are always safe around Ribs if you can keep an eye or hand on him!

ksrunr
hoping you have 30 years more of enjoyable running

DaveinAA035

742 posts since
Dec 18, 2005

4. Jun 20, 2007 9:10 PM

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Congratulations Joe, that's a remarkable achievement. Compared to you, Cal Ripken is a slacker loser.

Wishing you all the best and many more healthy miles.

Fortunate One

532 posts since
Jul 15, 2006

5. Jun 20, 2007 9:15 PM

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Joe, I started a bit later than you (age 56) but I hope to get in 30 good years too. Congratulations, and keep it up.

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henrun074

254 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Jun 20, 2007 9:15 PM

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Joe, congratulations. I've been running for about the same amount of time, but not every day. You have my greatest admiration. Keep it going!

SkipAZ

581 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

7. Jun 20, 2007 9:27 PM

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Re: Salute to Joe

Congrats again Joe! You are the MAN. See you next April!

Skip

P.S. Not only 30 years of running everyday, but 30 years of Spareribs as a BIL, now THAT requires strength and stamina.

hally

1,211 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

8. Jun 20, 2007 9:34 PM

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Re: Salute to Joe

Joe you are truly amazing! Next time I want to blow off my run I will think of how many days you must have thought that and didn't do it.
Nah........you probably never even thought it

PS, I offered to take Spareribs place at the party but he wouldn't tell me where you lived.

Barb

Tetsujin30

945 posts since
Jan 1, 2006

9. Dec 23, 2007 2:39 AM

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Re: Salute to Joe

me too but sometimes fewer than 10 - 12 times a year (often way fewer until I fell under the influence of SR and his boomer buddies, thank goodness he didn't tell us about you) so I'm so glad sr shared you with us as an example of what I can say running for 30 years is really like.

Sorry to ask too much, if you don't mind, but exactly how many actual total days and miles will it be as of Sunday,
how many years did you run before starting the streak?
what triggered the streak to start and when?
will you keep it going (if so what is goal) or quit/take a break now,
average daily distance,
typical daily run routes,
most run same route,
typical weekly schedule,
any special runs for special days (birthday run, Christmas, etc.),
longest/shortest,
geographical range,
any running through injuries,
bad weather,
hottest/coldest,
overcoming major personal/business conflicts or other obstacles,
biggest challenge,
solo running vs. club/partner,
memorable/famous running partners,
all 24 hours a day or just in the morning,
fastest/slowest paces in regular daily runs,
comparing fastest/slowest races for 5/10/half/full/etc. over the years,
any barefoot,
number/brand of shoes,
biggest changes in your (and running world) in 30 years, etc.;
Thank you.

sr - with one of the goddesses BF's 40 consecutive Boston Marathons probably being listed too, where is the internet streak list

thank you again.

http://This message has been edited by Tetsujin30 (edited Jun-22-2007).

divechief

361 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

10. Jun 20, 2007 9:47 PM

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Re: Salute to Joe

Joe:
congrats on a HUGE accomplishment. I can't imagine 30 years without missing a day. Whenever it seems hard to get out the door, this is one more thing I can use for an inspiration.

Lil Engine

281 posts since
Oct 14, 2005

11. Jun 20, 2007 10:53 PM

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Congratulations Joe! That's an incredible accomplishment and you're an inspiration.

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cajohnson5

567 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

12. Jun 20, 2007 11:04 PM

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Congratulations, Joe! One can only look at the picture and that engaging smile to see that running agrees with you. cj

the Crow

1,911 posts since
Nov 9, 2007

13. Jun 20, 2007 11:09 PM

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Oh my gosh you are truly amazing!! It boggles the mind, to think of any weather, hot, cold, (and Claremont can be brutal!

) windy, and with the flu, when on vacation, national disasters, working overtime, sore muscles, Wow...wonderful!!

We had no idea Spareribs was connected with such a celebrity.

jura

574 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Jun 20, 2007 11:11 PM

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Congratulations on 30 years of streak running, a fabulous achievement. You are truly an inspiration as others already said.
j

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