tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post5810381541694649695..comments2020-04-01T03:16:11.819-07:00Comments on Karen & Munro's many miles: KarenRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536547547452431770noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-18752252180442530502011-06-30T02:04:13.602-07:002011-06-30T02:04:13.602-07:00Dear god! I can't believe how far you got fee...Dear god! I can't believe how far you got feeling that bad. That must be your inner Kilbirnie burd :-) I heard the next morning that you were close to death! Hope you're feeling better. xxDebs M-Chttp://www.debsonrunning.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-63938945753772820902011-06-23T09:16:16.359-07:002011-06-23T09:16:16.359-07:00Hi Karen, I was so sorry to hear you had not made ...Hi Karen, I was so sorry to hear you had not made it to the finish. You looked so strong when you passed me that I really thought you were on for a great run. I'm know you'll be back to put it to bed at some point and if you want any company on training runs give me a shout! Caroline xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-4948331179179510192011-06-23T04:41:19.516-07:002011-06-23T04:41:19.516-07:00Great report sweetie. I'm sure you've lea...Great report sweetie. I'm sure you've learned loads from the experience and will def be back stronger next time. Whenever that is!<br /><br />Ali xxxallybeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547572200858227210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-63795615991065617352011-06-23T03:33:57.385-07:002011-06-23T03:33:57.385-07:00i think you are truly ammazing for getting as far ...i think you are truly ammazing for getting as far as you did Karen, that just proves you WILL be back to kick its ass, see you next year xxSantababyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334197848282200559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-76262200481453398272011-06-22T05:19:43.496-07:002011-06-22T05:19:43.496-07:00Thanks folks for all your comments and advice. Jul...Thanks folks for all your comments and advice. Julie!! Horrific :-) haha<br />It is such a great race to be part of.<br />I will be back to try again for my elusive goblet xKarenRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536547547452431770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-91738371176102968292011-06-22T00:25:03.614-07:002011-06-22T00:25:03.614-07:00As Thomas said, we can imagine how you are feeling...As Thomas said, we can imagine how you are feeling. I dragged him off Rannoch Moor once myself in slow motion. I am just reading "Wild trails to far horizons" and last night came across this: "If we must fail, let us do so reaching beyond our grasp for a dream that is worth all our striving. Then, even in our failing, even through our tears, we have won." I hope you will be back to get your goblet! SilkeSilkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877208718356078413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-86776794396331441292011-06-21T13:09:49.668-07:002011-06-21T13:09:49.668-07:00When Tim & Muriel brought you into Kinlochleve...When Tim & Muriel brought you into Kinlochleven you looked truly horrific. The fact that you made it from Rowardennan to Glencoe in the condition you were in is incredible and a testament of how tough you are. You now have time to reflect on what didn't work and how you deal remedy this.<br />I've followed your progress over the last few months and would have loved to see you complete the course but the goblet will be just as beautiful next year.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655365005248542676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-86051324968966939582011-06-21T12:04:46.970-07:002011-06-21T12:04:46.970-07:00Your report reminds me of my first attempt of the ...Your report reminds me of my first attempt of the WestHighlandWay race. I pulled out at Blackrock Cottage, just below the Ski Centre. There was just nothing left and my legs did not move anymore. And it also reminds me of my second attempt of the race the year later. This time however I made it to Kingshouse. I was shivering although it was a warm day and I wore a thick fleece and another jacket on top. And I just could not even walk anymore. It was tough to DNF but it was even tougher to DNF again. <br />So I know what you have been going through. But believe it or not these are now happy memories and I would not give them away for the world!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642801966035986262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-38406046440519717502011-06-21T10:53:33.469-07:002011-06-21T10:53:33.469-07:00I think you did a fantastic job to go on for as lo...I think you did a fantastic job to go on for as long as you did and it sounds like you had a first class crew looking after you and as disappointing as it may feel right now i think you should be proud of your will power and then making the right decision when you realized things were getting dangerous.<br />So I say well done to you and your crew.GaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637340457323548360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-1960388072366710702011-06-21T10:46:46.140-07:002011-06-21T10:46:46.140-07:00As I was reading your report Karen I was more and ...As I was reading your report Karen I was more and more impressed by how far you got - it's sounds like you had a really tough time. I'm amazed you did 70 miles in the circumstances! There aren't many people who can cover 70 miles non-stop in the rain and cold with hardly any food. I used to suffer bad nausea whenever I did an ultra - I haven't done since I've cut right down on the amounts of solids I take and rely more on liquids now. The other thing I do differently now is try to take in some salt little and often, whether it be crisps or soya milkshakes. Hope you have a more enjoyable time in your next race.Ali Bryan-Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057878025416705119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-48505745826071956802011-06-21T10:23:38.592-07:002011-06-21T10:23:38.592-07:00i had been thinking those things, could i have mad...i had been thinking those things, could i have made one last effort or maybe have a rest/sleep and then carry on. i called it a day at Glencoe and though it was a hard decision my crew said it was the right one. i was gutted at having to pull out but all i've had is loads of praise for getting that far and thats what you will be getting be proud of what you achieved and have a well deserved restjohn pickardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-28731294904033204052011-06-21T09:43:20.072-07:002011-06-21T09:43:20.072-07:00Hi Karen, well done on getting so far in the circu...Hi Karen, well done on getting so far in the circumstances, good that you were looking pretty well recovered by Saturday evening. I had a very similar experience on my first WHW and on one or two other long ultras, but I got some good (as opposed to MtM's Weetabix story!) advice from Jez Bragg at the TMB a year or two later. His opinion was that these sort of symptoms are very often an indicator of electrolyte balance getting messed up and you just need to sort it out. There is no one solution so you just have to get as much info as possible and find out what works for you - electrolyte capsules, drinks, or just lots of salty food - problem is you never run long enough in training to test anything adequately so it can be a slow process, but still well worth doing. Hope to see you back next year.Andy Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484436140840957046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-79160095732120684522011-06-21T09:19:49.053-07:002011-06-21T09:19:49.053-07:00I think u done brilliant. Lesser folk would have t...I think u done brilliant. Lesser folk would have thrown in the towel far. Ive enjoyed reading ur blogs and was hoping u'd achieve ur goal. Roll on next year, maybe I'll join u!!!! Haha aye right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-5488405947855739602011-06-21T08:47:55.662-07:002011-06-21T08:47:55.662-07:00You were looking a tad delicate when you & Tim...You were looking a tad delicate when you & Tim passed me on top of the hill above BoO. I reckoned that if anyone could pull you through it would be Tim after his epic turnaround performance in the Highland Fling race a couple of months ago.<br /> <br />Two words spring out at me from your report. Firstly, "Weetabix". WHW race record holder Jez Bragg recommended Weetabix to me prior to my Hardmoors 110 race. I duly tucked into it @ about the 1/2 way point, then promptly projectiled it all up again. That's enough detail; it was very messy. I won't be having Weetabix again; but everyone's different. Maybe Weetabix is Jez's secret weapon. As far as I'm concerned he can keep it. <br />Secondly, "llamas". There is actually a farm about 3 miles before Tyndrum that has llamas. Perhaps they were having a day trip out to Glencoe? <br /><br />I'm glad to hear you are recovering okay. Think through what went right, and what went wrong, for future reference. As Davie says, look at other people's reports and comments ~ both from folk who met their expectations, and from those who fell short this time. Rather than belittling your performance, I feel you should be proud of what you achieved in getting that far; very very few folk could even contemplate it. Well done!<br /><br />Murdo t MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-88879572991129260022011-06-21T08:38:40.794-07:002011-06-21T08:38:40.794-07:00I was so sorry to hear you had to stop Karen as I ...I was so sorry to hear you had to stop Karen as I know just how much effort you put in.<br /><br />I spoke to Tim on Sunday and it was very clear that you made the only decision open to you.<br /><br />I'm glad you made it rather than being pulled out.<br /><br />I'm sure you'll learn from this and that goblet will be even sweeter next year.<br /><br />Great report that will help others as well.John Kynastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436853872576303518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643784770990515870.post-28208397349430208502011-06-21T07:56:42.094-07:002011-06-21T07:56:42.094-07:00A good honest report and a great effort at the rac...A good honest report and a great effort at the race. There are obviously no right ways for everyone to tackle the myriad problems of running the race but you can only do your best on the day and if it works great. You will be reading many reports where people have done what worked for them previously but they struggled this year. Think carefully about doing another race too soon and recover well before getting back on the trails and start preparing for your next one!Daviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861644884461804956noreply@blogger.com