The temperature was 93 degrees and rising at 1 pm when I walked off the course at SOMA, one mile into the half marathon.
Even a stubborn Athena has her limits.
More later.
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So, I've got this thing in my left ankle that I felt the first stirrings of when I was running downhill from the La Luz trailhead. Then ... -
Okay. Well, I'm not going to know how things went until my classes start at 9 am. It appears that the substitutes haven't followed ... -
“ Silver strands tend to be coarse and unruly and they have a habit of sprouting straight up. I’m cultivating a new kind of plant, more wis...
In my mind it's just a race...a game...when it's no longer fun and potentially harmful, there is really no reason to keep going.
ReplyDeleteHope you're okay.
It's just way too hot here today. I thought of you guys. Way to make a smart decision!
ReplyDelete93 in August is 1 thing. 93 today is another, even in the S.W.
ReplyDeleteIt just wasn't your day, and that's OK.
Smart trumps stubborn.
Hope you're OK -- that you're not pulled up injured (hamstring) or sick (heat).
Knowing your limits is part of the game. Good job for getting as far as you did and for knowing the value of a strategic retreat!
ReplyDeleteDNF = Did Nothing Foolish
ReplyDeleteHope you're ok
take care mate
I've been in the same situation as you were in today, just at another 1/2 IM. I've never regretted the decision I made that day. It only fueled the flames for my next 1/2 IM. I heard Sarah Reinertsen speak in the summer of '06 in Oshkosh, WI and she told us "that a DNF is much better then a DNS." That saying has always stuck with me. You went out there and gave it your all, and I have no doubt you made the right decision. Hope you're doing well!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwwwwwww...that sucks. Sorry to hear it. :(
ReplyDeleteSorry ... but playing it smart is a brilliant plan!
ReplyDeleteDNF=Did not Freakout
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your DNF, but I'm glad you knew to stop.
I'll be praying for you.
DNF=Did not Freakout
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your DNF, but I'm glad you knew to stop.
I'll be praying for you.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're OK. Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lisa...as soon as it's not fun, it's time to stop.
ReplyDeleteYou beat the course by not allowing it to beat you. (is that deep? Or what?)
DNF- DID NOT FAIL
ReplyDeleteYou did get out the and you succeeded to have the common sense to stop.
ohhh waddler, I like that!!
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ReplyDeleteRemember what Pirate said one time...it's not like we're in the Olympics or anything. It's supposed to be fun. You're doing a lot of awesome things in your life :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting out there and starting. And also on assessing your situation and stopping.
ReplyDeletesmart move!
ReplyDeleteSmart move indeed! There is no honor in heat stroke. Zero. You did the right thing to stay healthy and strong for another race, another day.
ReplyDelete:-(
ReplyDeleteTough conditions!
You were smart good for you! Cant wait to hear more. Hope you was able to meet up with Duane.
ReplyDeleteDiscretion is the better part of valor sometimes.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you made a good call based on the conditions at the time but I can imagine the "what if" scenarios that are running through your mind today.
Try not to beat yourself up too much.
Chris
I was watching around 10 am and I was hot. I think you made a wise decision.
ReplyDeleteSometimes dropping out takes way more courage than staying in and hurting yourself. Don't let it undermine your pride in racing SOMA.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was 103. I was so very grateful to be doing the quarterman and not the half. I seriously doubt I would have run that half. Too hot.
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