tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post1158674845876419494..comments2023-05-30T01:50:53.728-07:00Comments on Planks, Fartleks, and Family Fun: Sad PCTR Diablo NewsBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10871862951083402190noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-368186026542954332013-06-09T19:12:12.306-07:002013-06-09T19:12:12.306-07:00Thanks so much for letting me know! Thanks so much for letting me know! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13449857228268605675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-86268247067317278182013-06-06T13:23:10.371-07:002013-06-06T13:23:10.371-07:00Ryan, I contacted Ellen from the SF Chronicle who ...Ryan, I contacted Ellen from the SF Chronicle who wrote the piece on Rene. She has contact with the family and will forward your comment to them directly.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871862951083402190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-53263711379498660832013-06-06T11:57:05.487-07:002013-06-06T11:57:05.487-07:00Hey Ryan,
Thanks for sharing your experience with ...Hey Ryan,<br />Thanks for sharing your experience with Rene. <br />I will see if I can get an email address for you for the family.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871862951083402190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-12026251561408962342013-06-06T08:40:45.295-07:002013-06-06T08:40:45.295-07:00In case Teresa or others read this, I wanted to sh...In case Teresa or others read this, I wanted to share my interaction with Rene. <br /><br />Coming in to the second loop I assumed I was refreshed and refilled with enough water to get back to Juniper at the ~21 mile mark. About two miles into the Back Creek climb I was already halfway done with my 20oz water bottle and losing energy fast. I couldn't get my heart rate down below 175/180, and that was walking. I sat down in some shade on the side of the trail an older gentleman (I now know was Rene) came around the corner. We both remarked on how hot and difficult the second loop was and he offered to refill my water bottle if I needed it. Giving me some of his water (he had two 30 oz bottles), I felt completely refreshed. I offered to let him lead the way but he wanted me to go first. <br /><br />This interaction provided me not only liquid refreshment but also boosted my morale to get me to the Juniper aid station where I met my pacer. <br /><br />We saw Rene on our way back down from the peak and we exchanged greetings and encouragement. I am sad that I was one of the last people to see him however his remarkable generosity is particular noteworthy, even in the last hours of his life. <br /><br />I wasn't able to attend yesterday's viewing and was hoping something would be announced for today. The funeral home said there were no further arrangements. In some way or another, I wish this story to be passed along to his family, especially to his wife.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />RyanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13449857228268605675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-1963193218924209292013-06-03T21:30:32.416-07:002013-06-03T21:30:32.416-07:00Thank you so much for your condolences. Below is t...Thank you so much for your condolences. Below is the information for Rene's viewing. I hope you all can come.<br />Sincerely,<br />Teresa<br /><br />Rene’s family welcomes everyone who knew Rene to come see him for the last time and to say goodbye.<br /><br />Halsted N. Gray – Carew & English Inc. <br />1123 Sutter Street, San Francisco<br />Tuesday, June 4th: 3-8 p.m. <br />Wednesday, June 5th: 12 (noon)-6 p.m. <br />Thursday: To be announced<br /><br />The mortuary may be contacted at (415) 673-3000 for further details.<br /><br />Given the diversity of Rene’s friends from all walks of life, we hope these hours will accommodate everyone. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-70060297602922601942013-06-03T20:51:37.192-07:002013-06-03T20:51:37.192-07:00I was running the 25k and passed and said hi to Re...I was running the 25k and passed and said hi to Rene on the way up...and then on my way back down. He was very pleasant and said hi and good job to me, very positive energy from him on the trail yesterday. <br /><br />- JustinJustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-36493414643867490402013-06-03T20:36:58.733-07:002013-06-03T20:36:58.733-07:00Hi Teresa,
I didn't know your uncle either, b...Hi Teresa,<br /><br />I didn't know your uncle either, but it just so happens I was taking pictures near the finish line of a race he did last year (the Inside Trail Racing Marin Ultra Challenge 50 Mile race). You can see and download the pictures from here:<br /><br />https://picasaweb.google.com/insidetrailracing/2012MarinUltraChallengeFinishAreaAL#5760624315042575122<br /><br />There are about six of them - just keep going forward through them and you'll see him get closer, go past, and finish.<br /><br />I'll say this about your uncle - that dude was tough and amazing! That was a VERY hard 50 mile race and he was in great shape at this point (many other runners were really struggling by now). Those pictures aren't quite full resolution - let me know if you would like the full resolution version of any of them (notthatlucas@gmail.com). I sent an email to Ken at KTVU with the link as well.<br /><br />My condolences on this tragic news. Hopefully these pictures will help a tiny bit.<br /><br />Allennotthatlucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429091759111933245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-61894134139420689662013-06-03T20:30:23.048-07:002013-06-03T20:30:23.048-07:00Teresa, we sent in 20 pictures to Mr. Wayne.
Your ...Teresa, we sent in 20 pictures to Mr. Wayne.<br />Your uncle was smiling in nearly every one, even at the finish of his 50 milers. Very inspiring!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871862951083402190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-29293460597037533192013-06-03T19:40:02.698-07:002013-06-03T19:40:02.698-07:00Hi Teresa,
First, I'm sorry for your family&#...Hi Teresa, <br />First, I'm sorry for your family's loss.<br /><br />I did not personally know your uncle, however, we share a love of the trail. Diablo is in our back yard and you can find me out there at least 3 days a week. Our Northern CA trail running community is very supportive of each other, and an odd family of it's own. We rally around each other, whether we personally know each other or not.<br /><br />My husband, as I type, is going through Rene's races, looking through the race photos of each one. We have one picture so far, and will keep looking for more. I sent an email to a friend who has run many of the same races as Rene has to see if he has any photos as well.<br /><br />I'll email the one we have to Mr. Wayne, and any others we find as well.<br /><br />I'd be happy to send any we find to you also. In addition, it turns out our friend, Ryan, spent quite a bit of time with Rene during their run on Sunday. Rene got him through a rough patch or two. I'd be happy to put you in contact with Ryan if you'd like.<br /><br />You can email me directly at beefydrut@astound.net<br /><br />If I can help in any other way, please don't hesitate to contact me! <br />-BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871862951083402190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203010030620793006.post-7151042573236961832013-06-03T19:03:50.546-07:002013-06-03T19:03:50.546-07:00Hello,
Thank you for your thoughtful blog post ab...Hello,<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful blog post about my uncle. My family and I really appreciate it.<br /><br />This afternoon, I spoke with Ken Wayne, a reporter for KTVU FOX2, and he asked me to locate pictures of Rene running for a 10 p.m. broadcast tonight. I clicked on your link, but I was unable to access the photos. Could you by any chance email Mr. Wayne any photos that you might have of Rene by 10 p.m. tonight?<br />Mr. Wayne's email is ken.wayne@ktvu.com. <br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Teresa PalkowskiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com