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Jim24315

1,921 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

15. Jun 21, 2007 1:06 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Often we use the word "amazing" for emphasis, but what you have accomplished truly IS amazing. I'm coming up on 30 years myself and it's hard to imagine going a year without taking a day off...but 30 years? It seems almost impossible. Not only does it mean that you are very, very dedicated, but it must also mean that you have never had a serious injury or been really ill in all those years.

Congratulations on your most remarkable achievment

arf 1

301 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

16. Jun 21, 2007 1:47 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Joe - Huge Congrats, it was wonderful meeting you and I hope to see you again sometime.

What an incredible accomplishment, you are an inspiration!

Love the photo, your eyes sparkle with energy and life.

Clive S

1 posts since
Jun 21, 2007

17. Jun 21, 2007 2:52 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Joe, many congrats on 30 years of running from all of us in Hong Kong who have heard of your streak. Cheers

fjordrunner

306 posts since
Jul 28, 2006

18. Jun 21, 2007 3:50 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

congratulations, joe - a wonderful accomplishment that will inspire late-starters like me (running since age 54) to keep on getting out there!

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WillRunForBeer004

493 posts since
Jan 8, 2006

19. Jun 21, 2007 3:52 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

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Joe - what you have accomplished is truly amazing. Of course, the tense of "have accomplished" is wrong as it only applies to the last 30 years, and I suspect you have many more ahead of you.

My heartfelt congratulations on your continuing feat.

Lou

Dark Horse

1,684 posts since
Oct 9, 2005

20. Jun 21, 2007 4:34 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

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We used to have a dog named Joe when I was a boy. He was a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix, and a good dog in most respects, but he became a cat-killer and we had to put him down. It was very sad.

Dark Horse

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roy c

452 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

21. Jun 21, 2007 5:46 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Hey Joe
Now thats what I call, dedication, determination and a touch of madness

A pity the rest of the world wasn't as mad in the same way you are.
Well done Joe
Roy

tselbs

1,215 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

22. Jun 21, 2007 6:50 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

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Amazing record, Joe. Thirty years of running is one thing, but running every day is really special. I'm also in my 60s but have only been running 8 or 9 years. My plan is running every other day to allow for recovery. You've messed up my logic. Congratulations and keep it up.

TomS

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tallrunner

574 posts since
Aug 16, 2007

23. Jun 21, 2007 6:59 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Joe,

Congratulations. It was a pleasure to meet you in Boston this year. I am awed by your accomplishment. It takes an amazing constitution and will to accomplish this streak. Wow. How you have accomplished this thru injury, work and racing is incredible.

I hope you have an incredible party and I hope to see you again at another race in the near future.

Frank

Coastwalker

394 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

24. Jun 21, 2007 7:49 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Hi Joe,

So, you've been running every day for 30 years, and still can't get away from Spareribs, eh? That guy sticks to you like gum on the bottom of your shoe, doesn't he?

All kidding aside, you are one heck of a "jogger!" Your dedication to the sport, and to your health and fitness is incredible and admirable. Congratulations on reaching this outstanding milestone. And I hope you really savor your run on Sunday.

Jay

kameele

498 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

25. Jun 21, 2007 7:51 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Joe, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. I can't imagine 30 days in a row, much less 30 years

and I think you're another reason to believe that Ribs married up

Kevin

mrinertia

1,356 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

26. Jun 21, 2007 7:55 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Wow! words fall short. Impressive and inspirational come to mind, but Joe goes beyond that. He doesn't just run, he EMBODIES running, it's philsophies and personofies its nature. Way to go.

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rochrunner

935 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

27. Jun 21, 2007 7:58 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Congratulations on your achievement, Joe, considering being handicapped by being related to that ol' Ribs character (at least it's not a blood relationship).

I would personally like to just get in 30 years of regular running of any kind, but can't imagine your level of dedication. Truly an inspiration to us all!

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Head Band Bill

805 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

28. Dec 23, 2007 2:39 AM

in response to: Spareribs049

Re: Salute to Joe

Congratulations Joe. Enjoy the celebration! I'll raise one (or two) for you on Sunday in S. Florida.

I can't imagine doing much of anything every day for 30 years, let alone running every day! That is truly amazing and shows determination, heart, and dedication.

Like Tet, I'd like to hear some of your numbers too - miles total, average, longest, shortest, anything really!

Congrats, Bill

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ced53

730 posts since
May 25, 2007

29. Jun 21, 2007 8:08 AM

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Ya know Joe, I consider myself a good runner, I have 40 yrs of running behind me. I can't get through two weeks without missing day! So this is pretty unreal to me. Kinda like that Dean character, running 30 M's in 30 days. Just unreal. Congratulations, why not take the day o....oh never mind.

Craig

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