I received my concussion on August 20th. I am still have head aches and decided to not ride a bicycle until the new year. I cancelled my ride around lake Simcoe. The doctor recommends limiting my computer use and not to watch TV. CT scans do not detect concussion effects.
My right shin has a huge hematoma that I had ultra sounded to confirm.
The lump on my shin my be permanment.
I am still planning on running the Run for the Toad 50K on October 2nd.
The goal for the race is to not get lost and finish.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Halibutron Forest 100
The Haliburton Forest 100 miler is a beautiful course through some pristine forest.
The trail portions of the run are very challenging, rutted out for miles.
The day for me started out on a bad note.
My pre-charged Garmin was accidentally turned on before the race and only had 30% of the batter life.
My plan was to race the Virtual Partner at 8 minutes per kilometer pace for the first 50 miles.
The watch died at 43K.
Next my pre-race meal was a bust, our propane ran out before we could boil any water.
I ended up trying to eat porridge made with cold water, I couldn't eat it.
5 minutes before the race I was handed a coffee, too little to late.
The race started out as planned however within 15 minutes of running I was in last place running my 8 minute pace. I was surprised that everyone was running faster than me.
Once we entered into the real trail system I started to catch the runners 1 by one. It seemed as though the runners were apprehensive when the trail became difficult.
The rougher and muddier the trail... the quicker I progressed through the field.
My new Nathan pack workout fantastic.
At the 40K mark I was in 10th place running precisely on the 8 minute pace.
My concussion on August 20th didn't seem to affect me at this point.
I tried to run carefully however on a difficult sections of logs and trail I went down hard and hurt my leg but not my head.
The injury to my leg was not bad enough to stop me from continuing.
After falling, I realized the night time loop was going to be a challenge, I kept thinking about what my Doctor told me about hitting my head again so I proceeded cautiously.
At the 65K mark I went off course, I travelled 8k in the wrong directions...it was demoralizing for me..I felt so stupid getting lost in the daylight on the best marked course I have ever raced.
I had to run another 4k back to the aid station where my crew was waiting for me
.
I lost confidence in my ability to navigate the course at night and I wasn't sure the race director would recognize my 100 mile finish and DNF me anyway for running off course.
I made the decision to quit 70Kinto the race.
The first DNF of my life, it was tough to choke down.
It wast likely to right decision however I did take a huge loss of confidence.
The trail portions of the run are very challenging, rutted out for miles.
The day for me started out on a bad note.
My pre-charged Garmin was accidentally turned on before the race and only had 30% of the batter life.
My plan was to race the Virtual Partner at 8 minutes per kilometer pace for the first 50 miles.
The watch died at 43K.
Next my pre-race meal was a bust, our propane ran out before we could boil any water.
I ended up trying to eat porridge made with cold water, I couldn't eat it.
5 minutes before the race I was handed a coffee, too little to late.
The race started out as planned however within 15 minutes of running I was in last place running my 8 minute pace. I was surprised that everyone was running faster than me.
Once we entered into the real trail system I started to catch the runners 1 by one. It seemed as though the runners were apprehensive when the trail became difficult.
The rougher and muddier the trail... the quicker I progressed through the field.
My new Nathan pack workout fantastic.
At the 40K mark I was in 10th place running precisely on the 8 minute pace.
My concussion on August 20th didn't seem to affect me at this point.
I tried to run carefully however on a difficult sections of logs and trail I went down hard and hurt my leg but not my head.
The injury to my leg was not bad enough to stop me from continuing.
After falling, I realized the night time loop was going to be a challenge, I kept thinking about what my Doctor told me about hitting my head again so I proceeded cautiously.
At the 65K mark I went off course, I travelled 8k in the wrong directions...it was demoralizing for me..I felt so stupid getting lost in the daylight on the best marked course I have ever raced.
I had to run another 4k back to the aid station where my crew was waiting for me
.
I lost confidence in my ability to navigate the course at night and I wasn't sure the race director would recognize my 100 mile finish and DNF me anyway for running off course.
I made the decision to quit 70Kinto the race.
The first DNF of my life, it was tough to choke down.
It wast likely to right decision however I did take a huge loss of confidence.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Cleared to Race Halibuton Forest 100 Miler
Met with my new Doctor yesterday... he cleared me for the race...the 10 day headache is over...
Time Goals
50 Miles: 11:00:00 hours
100 Miles: 21:50:00 hours.
or
100 Miles: 23:59:00 hours
My Crew
Hydration: I'll be using the Nathan 1.5 liter shoulder pack.
Sock: Injini
Time Goals
50 Miles: 11:00:00 hours
100 Miles: 21:50:00 hours.
or
100 Miles: 23:59:00 hours
My Crew
- Carol May
- Mark O'leary
- Run 8:00 per kilometer pace for the first 50 Miles.
- Start the last 50 miles at the 11hours into the race.
Size: 13
Weight: 13.5 ounces.Hydration: I'll be using the Nathan 1.5 liter shoulder pack.
Sock: Injini
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