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John M
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[*] posted on 6-7-2015 at 05:53 AM
Zac report


I won't make any attempt to update what has happened except to say that Zac "dropped" - a term in ultra-running meaning he didn't continue, at Mile 64.1 the Pine Creek aid station.

So much can happen in an event of this magnitude. Just to put yourself on the starting line represents an achievement beyond the ability of most of us.

I truly admire his strength of mind and body.

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[*] posted on 6-7-2015 at 06:31 AM




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[*] posted on 6-7-2015 at 12:21 PM


You are still a hero for this adventure. Even though I don't think we ever met, please take solace in knowing albeit from the comforts of my house, I was rooting for you they whole way and it is not any embarrassment in any way that you did not finish.

As the "mood" in my Baja Nomad profile states;
I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.

Good luck in the future,
Howard





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we grow old because we stop playing
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[*] posted on 6-10-2015 at 09:40 PM


Thanks John and everyone else for the kinds words of encouragement. For the most part, the day was a success despite pulling out at mile 64. Up until the end, I had hit all of my splits to finish at 27 hours which was my goal going into the race. Unfortunately, mid week before the race I was feeling under the weather with a stuffy head and general malaise.

Race morning I was in good spirits and felt okay. As the day progressed, though, I was a bit winded with moderate effort. As it started to warm up running above the desert along PCT, I felt my heartrate elevate. As such, I was having difficulty processing my food intake and quickly became nauseous. I tried multiple remedies but could not shake it and ultimately I stared to lose strength.

I probably could have suffered my way to the finish but decided to pull the plug. I've had a very successful year so far and decided it was best not to push my luck.

Thanks again for the support. I'll be in Baja for the next month getting ready for the next race.

Zac





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