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Dove61 Cool Runner	posted Oct-07-2007 09:27 PM Brutal...humbling...DNF I reached mile 25 after 7 hours on the course, stomach problems and legs cramp so bad I couldn't even walk for several minutes: I decided to drop. I never expected the course to get so steep that I would have to scramble up mountain sides grabbing roots for support (the course description was rather vague and there were no elevation profiles). Running this course was the second hardest thing I've ever done, the only thing harder was dropping out. It's not in my nature to quit, but I knew if I continued I'd either a) get injured or b) never want to run again. I learned a ton about ultra running, it was great training, and I'm proud of myself for knowing when to stop. Now I've got a score to settle with the 50k distance. -Dove ------------------ My Profile [This message has been edited by Dove61 (edited Oct-07-2007).] IP: Logged
JJJessee Cool Runner	posted Oct-07-2007 10:08 PM Tough going Dove. That sounded like a brutal course for a first 50k. I DNFed my first 50k. We'll be back. jjj IP: Logged
mcsolar99 Cool Runner	posted Oct-07-2007 10:17 PM quote: Originally posted by Dove61: Now I've got a score to settle with the 50k distance. sounds like you made the correct, difficult, decision dove. i had a dnf once. it was followed by a year of fast races. take some time to recover, then, ummm, take the sucker down. IP: Logged
Soundrunner Cool Runner	posted Oct-07-2007 10:31 PM We here all know you're no wimp, so you dropping was obviously the right decision. You'll settle that score, no doubt. You were missed in Bellingham! Next year, we hope... Krista IP: Logged
Opie Cool Runner	posted Oct-07-2007 11:23 PM Thanks for the report. I almost called to see how it went. I'm so glad you didn't get hurt. We had some tough hills today but nothing like that. ------------------ My Profile IP: Logged
smpankowski Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 05:19 AM You're pretty hardcore. It's nice to see you don't let your ego over run good sense. ------------------ Have Fartlek - Will Travel, SteveP My User Profile IP: Logged
Tramps Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 09:16 AM quote: Originally posted by Dove61: I knew if I continued I'd either a) get injured or b) never want to run again. I learned a ton about ultra running, it was great training, and I'm proud of myself for knowing when to stop. Wow, awesome effort and smart decision. There'll be a next time. [This message has been edited by Tramps (edited Oct-08-2007).] IP: Logged
johnmaas Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 12:09 PM Dove, Sounds like you made the decision to stop at the right time. You will be a smarter and healthier runner in the future because of it. Wow, sounds like the NorthFace threw a really tough course at you there. I ran in Des Moines and the course was relatively flat and easy. Keep up the great work, you will conquer the 50K very soon! John IP: Logged
Bruce Braucher Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 12:15 PM I hate reading about DNF's but in you case it sounds like the right decision. The next time you can take what you learned and conquer the distance. Good luck. IP: Logged
TammyM Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 12:15 PM wow Dove, that does sound brutal. Mile 25 at 7 hrs, and knowing your ability and capability at a marathon distance, really shows that this was a tough one for you. I'm proud of you though for stopping (I don't call it quitting!) when you knew that that was what was best. You'll get it next time! ------------------ Tamalina IP: Logged
Coastwalker Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 12:53 PM Jeeze Louise, 50K is hard enough on an easy course! Having to scramble up mountainsides with roots for hand-holds in the middle of a 50K isn't exactly easy. You made the good, albeit difficult call, Dove. DNFing beats getting injured by a lot, so don't feel guilty for making the smart call. I have no doubt that you'll be back to conquer the 50K. Jay IP: Logged
tallrunner Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 01:13 PM Dove, Hats off to you for even attempting it. It looks like you made the right decision to stop also. I know you will come back stronger to face the 50K race once again. Tall IP: Logged
Lil Engine Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 01:21 PM I'm with Tammy; there's a difference between stopping and quitting. And you stopped, wisely. You'll make it next time. ------------------ Lil Engine (aka Welsh Pony) "I think I can, I think I can" IP: Logged
tselbs Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 02:37 PM Dove, you're as smart as you are tough. You made the right decision and have nothing to feel bad about. I know you'll be back and that you'll settle that score. Congratulations on your great attempt and good thinking. TomS ------------------ My Profile IP: Logged
La Tortuga Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 04:41 PM Good for you - learning so much from this experience and knowing when to stop. IP: Logged
Econo Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 05:34 PM oh dear!!! Sorry to hear this, Dove -- especially sorry to hear that you were in pain. IP: Logged
Solarrunner Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 08:38 PM Dove, I read your later post first - you made a great choice and have every reason to be proud of your accomplishments (going 25 very tough miles, and knowing when to stop). Actually, glad to see your post period - I've missed you here lately! You're the only B&B'er I've met in person (Capital City) even though I didn't know it at the time! Glad to hear about and learn from your experience! Thanks for posting this! IP: Logged
tomwhite Cool Runner	posted Oct-08-2007 08:45 PM ...dove//....this was a Killer Course,,,,,,,,,,,,it took a lot to hang in as long as you did, and not crippling yourself is the mark of a good runner,,,,,,, ,a One Shot Effort isn't what you were going for....you'll be back ......tough call, but good thinking........ IP: Logged
perchcreek Cool Runner	posted Oct-09-2007 09:59 AM Dove.. you did your best and are wise enough to decide to fight another day, and there will be others. All of your running experience makes you a very wise runner. Good decision. Steve IP: Logged
hollys4874 Cool Runner	posted Oct-09-2007 10:09 AM I agree that the smartest move was knowing when to stop. There will be another day and you will be stronger for it. ------------------ Holly IP: Logged
Tetsujin30 Cool Runner	posted Oct-10-2007 01:41 AM dove, I'm not surprised that you're already signed up for another 50K. From comments over the years, I'd thought that the mountainous climbs in the White River 50 Mile Endurance Run in the foothills of Mt. Rainier were among the toughest in local area events. however, I met one of the gals who excels at the White River and she said that the same distance in the 50 mile edition of the North Face Challenge you did on Cougar Mountain took her three hours longer! So many injuries occur during when the darkness comes in the fall and winter ultras around here. You were so wise to defer to another day. IP: Logged
Canfit Cool Runner	posted Oct-10-2007 03:32 PM Congrats on a wise decision, Dove! I hope once the dust settles that you share what you've learned through this experience. That's the part of these RRs I like best. Best of luck in your next 50K! I know you'll conquer the distance. PJ IP: Logged
Dove61 Cool Runner	posted Oct-10-2007 04:42 PM quote: Originally posted by Canfit: Congrats on a wise decision, Dove! I hope once the dust settles that you share what you've learned through this experience. That's the part of these RRs I like best. Best of luck in your next 50K! I know you'll conquer the distance. PJ Canfit, Funny you should ask. I wrote a "lessons learned" that can be found here: http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/Forum13/HTML/011296.shtml -Dove IP: Logged
John2635 Cool Runner	posted Oct-10-2007 06:20 PM From my old rock climbing days, I believe having to use your hands qualifies this as a Class 3 Congrats for sticking this out as well as you did, you were wise to stop and will do well next time. John IP: Logged
Opie Cool Runner	posted Oct-11-2007 01:46 PM I need to add-I know you're not feeling well right now and hope you get better soon! IP: Logged

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