tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post4487890111215315375..comments2023-09-17T03:37:04.931-04:00Comments on Maine Runner: DNFJamie Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09819417283043630893noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-34682755859055192802009-07-10T21:31:45.817-04:002009-07-10T21:31:45.817-04:00I'm late in reading this - I wrote a race repo...I'm late in reading this - I wrote a race report and then took off for 10 days. Very sorry to hear about your DNF. You're right, they happen all the time - often for reasons we can't control - but that doesn't make the pill any easier to swallow. I hope you heal up well and get your mojo back at another 100 at some point in the future.<br /><br />P.S. I think I was near you on the course for a while - I heard someone yell your name at the top of the Escarpment, but you were a ways ahead of me at that point, and I couldn't tell who was who. Sorry we didn't get to meet personally.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-59708281207546105832009-06-30T11:50:59.200-04:002009-06-30T11:50:59.200-04:00Jamie, it was special for me to be part of your cr...Jamie, it was special for me to be part of your crew! Of course we would have loved for you to get a buckle, but as you said, DNF's happen. I always share proudly with others the awesome running accomplishments and adventures you undertake. That will still be the case after this.<br /><br />You said in your post "Go ahead and throw in everyone that flew out to help me out and it's rougher still." Well, in response to that I think Runner Tammy's comment says it all from my perspective. We're happy you walked away in one piece, and I had a great vacation, got to see places I otherwise wouldn't, and met very nice people.<br /><br />Good luck with your recovery, hope to see you soon. Lets go Bills!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080478270072757493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-81097388505192239612009-06-29T23:21:20.895-04:002009-06-29T23:21:20.895-04:00Good job out there, Jamie! I checked up on you and...Good job out there, Jamie! I checked up on you and gave you a nice <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasHardbarger/status/2367215275" rel="nofollow">Twitter shout-out</a> near the time you DNF'ed... apparently it didn't get to you in time. :)<br /><br />Take your time and heal up fast. Valiant effort sir! Oh and.. Cougar bait huh!? :)Luchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128710170077723273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-71686108019790296192009-06-29T22:07:28.302-04:002009-06-29T22:07:28.302-04:00That sucks big hairy cougar balls. I'm really ...That sucks big hairy cougar balls. I'm really sorry that the injuries happened. We were thinking of you while running around Mt Ag and at the BBQ afterwards. I hope you don't let the dream go and try again some other time.Erik Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065689581331379092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-16318036529062828362009-06-29T19:42:02.275-04:002009-06-29T19:42:02.275-04:00Jamie, As others have said what a disappointment f...Jamie, As others have said what a disappointment for you having trained so long, so hard, and having traveled so far. We're relieved you didn't injure yourself more seriously. You'll train to run another race, another day.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442774813064289293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-26631028905669615192009-06-29T17:38:19.866-04:002009-06-29T17:38:19.866-04:00Dang! Sorry to hear about the DNF. At least you ...Dang! Sorry to hear about the DNF. At least you tried, not that it takes the sting out of your decision. Heal, train, do it again. Cheers!Halikuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169502320873465326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-65659207080600618992009-06-29T16:13:49.112-04:002009-06-29T16:13:49.112-04:00Jamie, I feel your pain! I was in in the same situ...Jamie, I feel your pain! I was in in the same situation not too long ago and I know that recovering from the disappointmemnt is as hard as recovering from the injury. But we ultrarunners are a resilient bunch and you'll be back to try again!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280988022460450306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-14838782897655456692009-06-29T14:30:29.786-04:002009-06-29T14:30:29.786-04:00Hang in there Jamie, the injuries will pass, keep ...Hang in there Jamie, the injuries will pass, keep a good eye on your diet and cross-train. There are many good miles out there for you.MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349522832625529847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-1676007109538392592009-06-29T13:17:36.012-04:002009-06-29T13:17:36.012-04:00Dude, that just blows :( But, everything always w...Dude, that just blows :( But, everything always works out and I think that you will come back even stronger than ever after this. Rest will do your body good, no doubt :) I hope you had a safe trip back home to heaven aka Maine :)Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-89905900388140236482009-06-29T00:17:00.393-04:002009-06-29T00:17:00.393-04:00Hey Jamie, Dang it sorry to hear about the dnf and...Hey Jamie, Dang it sorry to hear about the dnf and your injury .... also not meeting up with each other it was crazy at WS & getting our runner ready the day before...<br /><br />...I hope u will be at VT and we will meet there!!<br /><br />.. my runner dropped at Michigans bluff, just an aweful fueling battle, he was off from the beginning and couldn't recover as he tried to keep running strong...he learned some good lessons !<br /><br />Enjoy a few beers!!Rick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-18671030242075695672009-06-28T20:01:08.642-04:002009-06-28T20:01:08.642-04:00Based on your battle with injuries this past fall ...Based on your battle with injuries this past fall and winter, I'm super impressed you managed to get into such great shape to even attempt running a 50-miler, much less the WS100. And, I think you're super dreamy, too.<br /><br />I still think we should drink beer when you get back. Beer makes everything better.sn0m8nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815043766342554921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-75028792581296690222009-06-28T18:18:34.954-04:002009-06-28T18:18:34.954-04:00No words will heal the pain. I know this hurts in ...No words will heal the pain. I know this hurts in many ways none of us can comprehend, but you will overcome. You are one tough nut.<br /><br />Take it easy, heal up, set some new goals, and move forward.<br /><br />See you soon friend. A beer awaits you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-7009378102992781292009-06-28T17:57:47.110-04:002009-06-28T17:57:47.110-04:00that sucks. Sorry to hear of the injury and of co...that sucks. Sorry to hear of the injury and of course the DNF but I expect that you'll recover and bounce back so I'm looking forward to hearing of you completing your next ultra!! Brendanbriceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06537061506035169437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-23394009836705348102009-06-28T17:46:01.690-04:002009-06-28T17:46:01.690-04:00Jamie,
I fully empathize with everything you'...Jamie,<br /><br />I fully empathize with everything you've written. I'm sorry you didn't finish. When my day fell apart early, I was thinking about you a lot, hoping you were having a great day.Damonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393751713576765589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-62900413438237023832009-06-28T16:37:57.728-04:002009-06-28T16:37:57.728-04:00Jamie I know it's a tough pill to swallow and ...Jamie I know it's a tough pill to swallow and no amount of sympathy is going to ease that. Still you should take what positives you can from it, recover well and come back stronger. I'm sure you'll be back some day to tame the beast. <br /><br />I was tracking progress throughout the day yesterday and was surprised to see you had dropped out at Last Chance knowing that injury could be the only cause. Looking at the number of "drops" the race certainly has a high attrition rate - even one or 2 dropped at the 93.5 mile mark.Grellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-51401226682460732182009-06-28T15:54:25.913-04:002009-06-28T15:54:25.913-04:00I'm so sorry, but am very glad that you decide...I'm so sorry, but am very glad that you decided to stop and didn't do more serious damage to your body. I'm also glad you are in one piece and that you have people out there to take care of you. Rest up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-40432821454621741292009-06-28T15:17:13.009-04:002009-06-28T15:17:13.009-04:00Jamie - sorry to hear about the injury - I hope yo...Jamie - sorry to hear about the injury - I hope you recover well and recover quickly.Blaine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850230392841736295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-62370005733515198792009-06-28T12:28:03.510-04:002009-06-28T12:28:03.510-04:00Jamie - tough DNF. I feel for you. I'll still ...Jamie - tough DNF. I feel for you. I'll still buy you the beer at Novare Res- it's well deserved.middle.professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370737843957507859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-35141742410455346742009-06-28T12:25:38.901-04:002009-06-28T12:25:38.901-04:00Jamie,
I am so sorry about your injury acting up....Jamie,<br /><br />I am so sorry about your injury acting up. Hopefully by listening to your body relatively soon after your ankle and hamstring started causing you trouble you will be on the mend soon!<br /><br />You are a super tough competitor and a really amazing runner. <br /><br />I am sure your crew/pacers are just happy that you were able to hobble off the course on your own power. Having a few friends who have DNF'd at events by way of ambulances, I would suggest your wisdom of making the right choice is admirable and a relief to them. <br /><br />My husband (a mountaineer) and I have traveled so he can climb a mountain but occasionally he has been less successful at getting to the summit (equivalent to a DNF). Regardless of where he ends up turning around I get a small vacation, get to see places I otherwise wouldn't and meet very nice people. And most importantly I get my husband back in one piece.<br /><br />I will keep you in my thoughts and hope that you have a speedy recovery<br /><br />TammyRunner Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059758273238421216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-41865317284466778482009-06-28T11:11:20.807-04:002009-06-28T11:11:20.807-04:00Thanks for the update Jamie. I can only imagine ho...Thanks for the update Jamie. I can only imagine how disappointing this is. Focus on healing. It's pretty clear you have the physical and mental toughness to go any distance, this was just one of those stupid mechanical wrenches that got thrown in. Everyone's got your back, just get better so we can see you out on the trails again soon!mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14918989722076745348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-70650555833976748852009-06-28T11:07:27.465-04:002009-06-28T11:07:27.465-04:00Damn!
Nobody wants a DNF, especially not at a bi...Damn! <br /><br />Nobody wants a DNF, especially not at a big race like WS. I'm really sorry to hear that, Jamie. <br /><br />Chin up!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-22286457666515745082009-06-28T10:52:39.425-04:002009-06-28T10:52:39.425-04:00Great job to participate and to toe the line!Great job to participate and to toe the line!Running 2 Mohicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16114830492812227788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-25151407995675762732009-06-28T10:13:05.405-04:002009-06-28T10:13:05.405-04:00Jamie, that's a really tough break. But someti...Jamie, that's a really tough break. But sometimes discretion is the better part of valour and it sounds like you made the right call. Rest, recover and get healthy!Garryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888406263171407696noreply@blogger.com