tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post6111274105893329802..comments2024-01-01T07:04:23.808+02:00Comments on No Choice But To Pedal: Have you ever had a DNF?Johannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-79183000013283284802010-04-08T22:30:50.521+02:002010-04-08T22:30:50.521+02:00It's a great post Johann! I agree with your id...It's a great post Johann! I agree with your idea: "not to do stupid things with injuries".<br />Have a nice training.Giorgiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586919083285187135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-13201666533418611912010-04-08T22:02:16.538+02:002010-04-08T22:02:16.538+02:00DNFs are truly the worst and I have only done it o...DNFs are truly the worst and I have only done it once...but I also believe that if you are in a position to hurt yourself, it's smarter to swallow pride and pull out. I know so many people feel ashamed if they DNF, but I don't think they should if it's done for legitimate reasons. Yours sound pretty legit!!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-65533469070104963122010-04-08T18:24:23.253+02:002010-04-08T18:24:23.253+02:00I have not had any DNF runs...but that is easy whe...I have not had any DNF runs...but that is easy when your racing 5k and 10k's! Those longer races, like you do, if your body is off...there is not much you can do...but STOP and try another time!<br /><br />You have raced some major distances!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04475627777506921957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-20412698011206041282010-04-08T17:09:59.235+02:002010-04-08T17:09:59.235+02:00I've only had two DNF's, and both were my ...I've only had two DNF's, and both were my first year of running cross country in high school (1983)...and here's a confession I'm ashamed of...both of them were faked. I wasn't yet in shape and went out way too fast in both races, so I faked ankle injuries both times. Looking back, I'm pretty sure my coaches were wise to me, but never called me out. Since then, I've had no DNF's. I've wanted to drop out of a couple, though!Colin Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748487053513730467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-66867524144977622792010-04-08T14:16:37.673+02:002010-04-08T14:16:37.673+02:0029 years?!?!? Wow -- will be looking to you for in...29 years?!?!? Wow -- will be looking to you for inspiration!!!Running Diva Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206434164895428378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-60945750120988282692010-04-08T12:38:33.816+02:002010-04-08T12:38:33.816+02:00You have an impressive race career. Only 4 DNF'...You have an impressive race career. Only 4 DNF's is something to be extremely proud of. Running for 29 years is even something more to be proud of. You are a great inspiration!Running Through Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444503925395669478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-11278437925405422502010-04-08T02:41:29.207+02:002010-04-08T02:41:29.207+02:00I am impressed that you have been racing for 29 ye...I am impressed that you have been racing for 29 years! And jealous!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-84565863619688720572010-04-07T18:22:19.914+02:002010-04-07T18:22:19.914+02:00Hi Johann,
So far so good for me on the DNF's....Hi Johann,<br />So far so good for me on the DNF's. I have only been racing since last year. I am sure that there will most likely be a race in the future where it could happen. I think for as long as you have been running that your DNF stats are respectable:) I hope that you have a great week Johann!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-40480834834083788592010-04-07T15:28:25.138+02:002010-04-07T15:28:25.138+02:00Those are long races...I can see the potential for...Those are long races...I can see the potential for something going run increasing quite a bit. Very smart to view these as learning experiences...that's really what it's all about!<br />I agree...4 DNF's in 29 years is an excellent record! :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125640729727220332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-14471887148106391592010-04-07T14:22:22.089+02:002010-04-07T14:22:22.089+02:0029 years and 4 DNF's is good. I think as the r...29 years and 4 DNF's is good. I think as the race gets longer, the probability of a potential DNF increases. I've never had high sugar issues but I'm sure they make you feel like crap.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527827359630897863noreply@blogger.com