RICHARD ST. JOHN'S BLOG - Latest Comments

Re: Protected: Video

Not That Jimmy — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:00:37 -0000

Richard are you still marathoning?

Re: Surviving the Pikes Peak Marathon

Mark Cafiero — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:50:46 -0000

Excellent! You are such an inspiration. I ran the pikes peak marathon in 2002 and the ascent in 2000, 2001, 2003. I was in my 20s

I decided why not do it again at 43 (just the ascent!). Just a month away, your story is just what I needed!

Re: If you don’t want life to be boring…

Rebelroseabs — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:03:13 -0000

I love this! I too want my headstone to read "She never finished her to do list!" I freaking add to my list everyday!

Re: Down the Grand Canyon in Dories

Ted Craig — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:12:38 -0000

Richard , Thanks for sharing.Great pics I did a private raft trip through the Canyon in Nov. 2012. Did all our own rowing etc. went all the way down. I have been fascinated by the Dories ever since. I just ordered plans to build one , I am a semi retired cabinet maker so I think the build should be great fun. Not sure if the rivers here in southern ontario will measure up to the canyon but i'm going to give it a go.
Thanks Again
Ted Craig

Re: The Everest Marathon: And Now for Something Completely Different

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Re: The Everest Marathon: And Now for Something Completely Different

Carlos — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:22:32 -0000

Amazing!!! Congrats!!! Completely different way of life

Re: Down the Grand Canyon in Dories

Fredrick Fowler — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:55 -0000

These pictures are fantastic. Thank you for taking me there in my mind. I havd a difficult time with heights, and you have(bless your heart) taken me there.
Thank you very much.
Fredrick Fowler

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Chandra Bahadur Bhujel — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:08:02 -0000

thanks richard and baiba.both of you were there and safe ,oh.....great richard ,you did in 3 hour 41 minutes .congrate and very happy to heard from you better than bbc news , i were on the trek to langtang ,many peoples thought different things ,but i were so sucked because i know you were there with some other friends , but only i get chance to mail you after back from trek . ,ohhh god bless you , very happy babia changes the ways to safe , thanks both of you friends ,

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Derek Cadzow — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:15:52 -0000

Hey guys, I'm VERY glad to hear you are OK. I think it was too close a call for many people. We had other friends there too; he finished at 3:03 and was long gone when the bomb blew. But of course we didn't know that till we heard from them. Thank goodness for social media. Still, so happy you both are safe.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Jaimie Robins — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:15:09 -0000

Thanks for sharing. I was glued to the TV in shock and disbelief. Hard to imagine the mindset of people who can bring so much physical and emotional pain into people's lives without a thought. . Thankfully you're in such great shape to have such a good time, and that Baiba is so punctual. It's nice to hear some happy stories surrounding this horribly tragic event. Congratulations on your great finish. To life, Jaimie

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Luigi — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:30:47 -0000

Glad to hear you finished the marathon, Richard. Cramps or no, I'm not doing 26 miles in less than 4 hours. And thanks for reminding us that the joy of the event didn't stop with the bombs.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Herb Kim — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:54:01 -0000

Richard & Baiba, can't believe you were both there. So happy to hear you are both safe.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Andrea Bolley — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:51:50 -0000

It is so good to hear you are safe and well. I was baby sitting my 2 friends Ash and Chris Estwanik s children with my good friend Peggy who is Ash's mom . When Chris crossed the finish line coming in 20th !! we were all so excited ..then Ash finished 78th female ...Waiting to see how Cary would finish , Peggy's bothers daughter in law , ..no word..strange we thought. Then Peggy's bother called .." not to worry all are safe.." !! She was coming in...and half mile to go and just behind the second blast ...diverted she ran to a house to use their land line as her cell was not working. She was to join her family Spenser and their two children at the finish line ...As with Baiba they were trying to get into the finish area and were not allowed...again a few seconds of fate sent them another way. Cary was able to find them with the help of a Boston policeman... All are safe as I am glad you both are also. Big Hug to you both.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Sohin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:37:48 -0000

Richard, Baiba.. the two of you are such an inspiration!!! Just reading about the incident shook me up, and then realizing that someone I know was actually there, made it so much more real and more scary. May the two of you run many, many more marathons and spread your contagious positive energy to make this a better world.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Anita Kunz — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:25:33 -0000

Wow....unbelievable. So glad you're both safe...what a nightmare

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Kathy Loper — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:27:02 -0000

Richard & Biaba, so glad to hear you were both safe.
Indeed a terrible tragedy but the goodness of so many
wonderful people helping in any way they can is the
latest stories now being shared. This wasn't just an
attack on Boston, it was an attack on all of us.
Thanks for your thoughts & so glad you both are safe.
Kathy Loper

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Don — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:34:15 -0000

Thank-you for sharing your experience. This tragedy, this insanity causes us to gain perspective on something we rarely think about safety and freedom.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Tara — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:43:09 -0000

I am so glad that you are both safe. Big hugs to you both!

Re: If you give a talk in a forest and no one hears it…

Dwayne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:41:17 -0000

It has been four years now since I watched your Ted talk. I was impressed, bought your book, shared it with my volleyball team as motivation and I had the words printed on the back of my iPad. I truly believe each of those words sums up how we should go about our job and our life. so,thank you for sharing the 3 minute talk. These 8 to be great words when applied to life help lead one to success. I will use them and apply them.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Tempe — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:52:04 -0000

Richard, I can't believe you and Baiba were actually there. Thank god you're both safe. I can't imagine how terrifying it all must have been.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Ivanka — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:54:12 -0000

Such frightening and somber turn of events. Glad to hear that you're both safe and well.

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Jacquie Ja cobs MD buddy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:34:14 -0000

Thanks for the account it really makes a picture of the kind of confusion and eeriness that must have been the otherwise unbounded joyous mood , thanks Richard , glad you are both well and congratulations on a terrific time!

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Eric — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:20:27 -0000

Thank God you are both safe and that Biaba made the right decision
to not try and be at the finish....what a terrible cowardly act by people who have lost their humanity!!!!

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

zoetea — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:17:35 -0000

Your account is so revealing and fate has kept you both safe - so grateful - breathing deeply!

Re: I crossed the Boston Finish Line and the world changed

Ricardo B. Giuliani — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:23:53 -0000

I'm glad you're OK! What a terrifying experience.