2015 Rio Del Lago 100M. DNF
A lesson in how fast things turn during an ultrarun, from a DNF (did not finsh) at Rio Del Lago 100.
The darkness of a predawn morning can disappear in the minute you are grabbing food at an aid station. Mile 8.
Running slow because you are pacing yourself and conserving energy can turn into running slow because you are tired after stopping for a minute at an aid station. Mile 19.
That guy who sped past you ealier can be stopped in his tracks due to early GI issues. Mile 36.
Optimism that you finished the first half of the race in 11 hours, doesn't mean you can finish the second half in the next 19. Mile 51.
A hot day can turn into a freezing night as soon as the sun goes down. Mile 59.
A difficult but manageable run, and optimism for a sub 24 hour 100 miler can turn into a death march without notice. Mile 71.
Stopping for even a minute can lock up your legs, not that they were moving fast anyway. Mile 75.
Broken spirits can be lifted by sympathizing words from legendary veterans Rocket Error Jones and Ann Trason, who also DNF''ed their first 100s.
Something things that don't change, the love and support from my wife, the loyal support of my friends and crew, and the camaraderie of the ultrarunning community.
The darkness of a predawn morning can disappear in the minute you are grabbing food at an aid station. Mile 8.
Running slow because you are pacing yourself and conserving energy can turn into running slow because you are tired after stopping for a minute at an aid station. Mile 19.
That guy who sped past you ealier can be stopped in his tracks due to early GI issues. Mile 36.
Optimism that you finished the first half of the race in 11 hours, doesn't mean you can finish the second half in the next 19. Mile 51.
A hot day can turn into a freezing night as soon as the sun goes down. Mile 59.
A difficult but manageable run, and optimism for a sub 24 hour 100 miler can turn into a death march without notice. Mile 71.
Stopping for even a minute can lock up your legs, not that they were moving fast anyway. Mile 75.
Broken spirits can be lifted by sympathizing words from legendary veterans Rocket Error Jones and Ann Trason, who also DNF''ed their first 100s.
Something things that don't change, the love and support from my wife, the loyal support of my friends and crew, and the camaraderie of the ultrarunning community.
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