tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post4216411768464508927..comments2023-08-27T13:50:13.831+01:00Comments on Donkarlo's Fell Running Blog: DNF, TOPDonkarlohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07825858154603650871noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-2959645850579991922009-11-25T12:07:53.650+00:002009-11-25T12:07:53.650+00:00Looks like I was just behind you when that photo w...Looks like I was just behind you when that photo was taken too! I remember slowly catching the pink lady up from along the reservoir to the top of geronimo. Finally overtook her and about a dozen other people coming down by using a very slick sliding technique!GaryUFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17151581237815711847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-48877856044050282072009-11-25T11:56:37.014+00:002009-11-25T11:56:37.014+00:00Could turn out to be the best decision you make th...Could turn out to be the best decision you make this year. I faced the same dilemma in the same race last year. I chose to tough it out. Ended up injured (ITB) and not running until August this year. A very frustrating time.<br /><br />Happily made it round myself this year, but did have to ease off a bit on the back-end climbs because of my knee, which is still not 100%.<br /><br />Get it sorted, get back on your feet and conquer it next year.GaryUFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17151581237815711847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-53312502228476154912009-11-24T22:38:07.793+00:002009-11-24T22:38:07.793+00:00Hey DNF in a tough fell race isn't too bad. My...Hey DNF in a tough fell race isn't too bad. My last race was also a DNF and it was only a Cross Country :-(<br />First time I'd dropped out of one in 200+ races over 24 years.<br />Re the knee, if it is anything like mine, get some gait analysis if you haven't already done so (orthotics may be needed). My problems are exacerbated by being overweight - I'm not too bad if I'm only slightly overweight. And on long events I carry ibrufen gel to rub on my knees.t'Yorkshiremanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363644665646330478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-23768089837919421282009-11-24T09:08:16.942+00:002009-11-24T09:08:16.942+00:00Thanks all for your comments. Is was a tough decis...Thanks all for your comments. Is was a tough decision but I'm glad I made it now, don't want to do permanent damage.<br /><br />I've been to see the Physio at work and he's advised I lay off till after Xmas. Keep cycling and do some strengthening excercises so I'll see how it goes. I think I'm probably due a good rest after all the miles this year so I'll try to enjoy the frustration of not going out.<br /><br />At least I can still ride my bike, just need some nicer weather now !Donkarlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825858154603650871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-82406048825773401522009-11-23T23:10:25.105+00:002009-11-23T23:10:25.105+00:00i thought i saw you at the start but wasn't su...i thought i saw you at the start but wasn't sure. sounds like you made a tough but sensible decision. and you can take it from me, the view from the trig wasn't any better the second time round ;)katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181895420538192368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-80082840590753050792009-11-23T04:18:28.551+00:002009-11-23T04:18:28.551+00:00hope you bounce back stronger
if its any help aft...hope you bounce back stronger <br />if its any help after a great 2008 running for me it went tits up in parts this year but hopefully i'm on the up again now<br />just remember your main great achievement this year and put pendle down to 'just one of those days'ultra colliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11255286025113300247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-4120373529171073782009-11-22T23:07:06.073+00:002009-11-22T23:07:06.073+00:00That must of been a tough decision for you Karl. H...That must of been a tough decision for you Karl. Hope your back at it soon.Stu Stodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12308496402443167721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293995715590706146.post-7173508648877352702009-11-22T20:47:53.231+00:002009-11-22T20:47:53.231+00:00I'm sorry to hear you didn't finish Donkar...I'm sorry to hear you didn't finish Donkarlo. You did the right thing though - I've seen pride force people into longer-lasting injuries in similar situations. I hope you're on the mend soon.Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14015042300583377303noreply@blogger.com