tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post6103604162577102878..comments2024-01-01T07:04:23.808+02:00Comments on No Choice But To Pedal: Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge 2011 ReportJohannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-91079592911093200782011-10-15T04:33:40.844+02:002011-10-15T04:33:40.844+02:00What a tough race! Congrats on finishing!What a tough race! Congrats on finishing!Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-74645504715812297022011-09-18T20:17:29.763+02:002011-09-18T20:17:29.763+02:00Wow Johann. I saw your pictures on facebook and th...Wow Johann. I saw your pictures on facebook and they were beautiful and I was in awe of your achievement. I didn't realise that you had such a bad time of it. I am really sorry to hear that it didn't go according to plan - I know that your training was geared toward this race. Just shows you that we are always at the mercy of the elements. Well done anyway, its great that you got so far and that you are already thinking of next year.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612442041125738197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-3348336116123954242011-09-18T16:49:57.519+02:002011-09-18T16:49:57.519+02:00Greetings Johann! So sorry I have been out of the ...Greetings Johann! So sorry I have been out of the blogger loop and missed saying "good luck" for your next race. Wow what a journey! And what an experience to learn from. Do you think a bigger water bladder or carrying more water would have helped?. I love reading your race reports and seeing the pictures. You are such an inspiration! (Sorry about what happened today when you were running, scary with those two morons, but I am glad you are OK)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061231036755945077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-82190636911336164292011-09-16T15:51:00.817+02:002011-09-16T15:51:00.817+02:00wow Johann! I never thought of how hot winds coul...wow Johann! I never thought of how hot winds could dehydrate you. Amazing pictures, and I love how you're already planning your return next year!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144512028031455208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-70512323715620127602011-09-15T04:05:23.184+02:002011-09-15T04:05:23.184+02:00So sorry about the dehydration but it looks like t...So sorry about the dehydration but it looks like the run was totally worth it, just gorgeous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-71796943583447616282011-09-14T16:47:17.643+02:002011-09-14T16:47:17.643+02:00Dehydration is scary, especially since it seems to...Dehydration is scary, especially since it seems to come out of nowhere. Glad you were okay. Important thing is you learned a lesson for next time!<br /><br />Congrats on making it as far as you did - that climb is no joke!!!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-78376841485757707642011-09-14T16:00:13.372+02:002011-09-14T16:00:13.372+02:00What a gorgeous course!!! Sorry to hear about gett...What a gorgeous course!!! Sorry to hear about getting pulledBig Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-19391942458003298822011-09-14T14:53:22.716+02:002011-09-14T14:53:22.716+02:00Incredible. Your running experience is so differen...Incredible. Your running experience is so different to my races on the roads of the UK! What a tough course - glad you were ok in the end.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714527795744844429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-84867004060337750652011-09-14T14:31:13.417+02:002011-09-14T14:31:13.417+02:00Wow, the scenery looks incredible! I'm really...Wow, the scenery looks incredible! I'm really sorry about the dehydration, though. We all experienced varying degrees of it racing in Costa Rica last summer, and it was really rough. I'm glad the race staff was there to keep you safe and make the right decisions for you when you may not have been in the right state to make them on your own.Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will Travelhttp://havedentalflosswilltravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-17957090038261327902011-09-14T10:35:14.929+02:002011-09-14T10:35:14.929+02:00OMG - amazing pictures but so sorry you ended up g...OMG - amazing pictures but so sorry you ended up getting dehydrated! Hope you're feeling better by now. I am in awe that you are already thinking about your strategy for next time!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660226121368987312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-9412304862214910162011-09-14T02:57:09.177+02:002011-09-14T02:57:09.177+02:00Sounds like a really tough day at the office. You ...Sounds like a really tough day at the office. You must have been feeling dreadful, Johann. There are so many variables when it comes to racing and the weather is one that we just can't control. Hope you have a quick recovery.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-91241987163092093222011-09-14T02:40:03.020+02:002011-09-14T02:40:03.020+02:00The pictures are amazing. Did they give you IVs? ...The pictures are amazing. Did they give you IVs? Those ladders would scare me to death. But the views you kept seeing. Nope I still couldn't do those ladders. You are one hard core runner! Hope all is fine now.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-19823304009233709592011-09-14T02:22:29.899+02:002011-09-14T02:22:29.899+02:00You are so lucky to get to run where you do! Gorge...You are so lucky to get to run where you do! Gorgeous. Sorry to hear about the dehydration! :(Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160111808957762314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-5385794433896389792011-09-13T23:56:54.228+02:002011-09-13T23:56:54.228+02:00Wow, Johnann - that is one brutal course and I ful...Wow, Johnann - that is one brutal course and I fully "get" the dry, hot and windy (that's Colorado!! And that was Pikes Peak this year!). I am sorry that you ran out of water and thus faced the ugly crash you did, but I am so thankful a medic was closeby and got your fixed up...no race is worth dying over, right?!!?! And dehydration can be very deadly. Way to go getting up that beast...and my god those views from the amphitheater are simply breathtaking - I am sooo glad you got up there to experience the amazing views, I am certain you felt very peaceful there!! Nice job, sir...I salute your valiant efforts!!! Very proud of you!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-84075287408609507662011-09-13T23:27:57.708+02:002011-09-13T23:27:57.708+02:00Truly a beautiful race. Sorry to read about your ...Truly a beautiful race. Sorry to read about your dehydration. Running out of water is the worst! I've had my fair share of hydration problems. I always say that I learn something new at each race (even each run). Next year you'll be back even better!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538884619777387595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-45661040517189440612011-09-13T23:12:13.070+02:002011-09-13T23:12:13.070+02:00That's the spirit, Johann, talking about the n...That's the spirit, Johann, talking about the next year race already! Think not only of extra water but electrolytes. <br />This is a stunningly beautiful place and your pictures are great. Thank you for sharing. <br />I am truly impressed and inspired.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005438284707424779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-58872064463597269822011-09-13T22:16:35.962+02:002011-09-13T22:16:35.962+02:00Strong wind which dehydrates and gravel road down ...Strong wind which dehydrates and gravel road down hill: you <br />really did a great adventure through a fantastic landscape! Beautiful report, Johann! Thanks for sharing those special places of the world such as Drakensberg Amphitheatre and Tugela falls.Giorgiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586919083285187135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-88918300896650033092011-09-13T20:59:33.330+02:002011-09-13T20:59:33.330+02:00Johann - I always enjoy your race reports more tha...Johann - I always enjoy your race reports more than anyone else's in the blog world. I consider myself in fairly good shape, but I don't hold a candle to you my friend. Much respect and keep up the great work!Jim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-82208251220650703032011-09-13T20:06:36.324+02:002011-09-13T20:06:36.324+02:00Wow what a beautiful course, but scary indeed. Sor...Wow what a beautiful course, but scary indeed. Sorry about the dehydration, and definitely better safe than sorry!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-42598146778706751422011-09-13T20:02:22.157+02:002011-09-13T20:02:22.157+02:00Wow, that is really a tough course. I am so sorry...Wow, that is really a tough course. I am so sorry you had a bad day!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335001280807576664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-518301430555290212011-09-13T18:25:13.482+02:002011-09-13T18:25:13.482+02:00Wow!! Ladders up the side of a cliff. Johann...you...Wow!! Ladders up the side of a cliff. Johann...you run some tough races.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509586548626003030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-21570343008796055692011-09-13T18:21:56.845+02:002011-09-13T18:21:56.845+02:00Wow, Johann, scary. I'm glad the medic was the...Wow, Johann, scary. I'm glad the medic was there to drag you off. :) What an amazing trip and a good learning experience for next year, too. Dealing with that heat after cold weather training is no joke. There was a local marathon here back in April, and the weather was in the 80's after it had been super cold all winter. They ended up having to close the marathon course after a certain point because runners were dropping big time...and the terrain was NOTHING like what you were dealing with!<br /><br />Gorgeous pictures.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-10882505058897894662011-09-13T18:20:51.602+02:002011-09-13T18:20:51.602+02:00Holy beauty! Those are some marvelous pictures! Yo...Holy beauty! Those are some marvelous pictures! You are so lucky to have had this opportunity to enjoy such amazing gifts of God.A Prelude To...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09701584163226867775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-61327501216719774582011-09-13T18:15:36.146+02:002011-09-13T18:15:36.146+02:00OMG the pics are breathtaking but oh what you went...OMG the pics are breathtaking but oh what you went thru to get them! Looks like a glorious day because I can't see the heat. Sorry about the face plant and being pulled off but I'm so glad you're already stategizing for next year. Another fantastic adventure!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.com