tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post3709408545145926175..comments2023-05-07T12:37:05.216+01:00Comments on Runner in the City: Broken by the WHWGeraldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359203986961102014noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post-84753122686119809922010-04-08T20:47:05.672+01:002010-04-08T20:47:05.672+01:00Don't be ridiculous, you crazy girl - of cours...Don't be ridiculous, you crazy girl - of course you haven't failed or let anyone down in the sightest! You just haven't finished it yet. And you've got plenty of time to do that when you're fit and well and ready. It may have knocked you down just now, but as the cheesy song says, you'll get up again and nothing will keep you down. We're all with you! xx :)weesilviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733118072974531145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post-59839012213326930162010-04-04T18:10:10.276+01:002010-04-04T18:10:10.276+01:00Geraldine, you did not "let anyone down"...Geraldine, you did not "let anyone down". At worst, you were unprepared for the awful conditions. Those conditions would have tested any of us and it would have been silly to push on.<br />Of course with hindsight I'm sure you can think of any number of things that you could have done better but I'm sure that you will build on what you've learn't and complete the WHW another day. Get some miles on your feet and get them toughened up and I'm sure you'll do it. <br />In the meantime, rest up, recover and take your time before thinking of having another go. You've been through the wringer physically and emotionally and need time to recoup. Remember, Dario was always a "safety first" man. I'm sure he would have applauded your decision.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483958361199179409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post-44616859364004658642010-04-03T11:12:31.504+01:002010-04-03T11:12:31.504+01:00Chin up, missus. Dario wouldn't have wanted yo...Chin up, missus. Dario wouldn't have wanted you to hurt yourself and neither would I or any of your friends.<br /><br />Pour yourself a glass of wine, then another and plan for better weather.<br /><br />xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSubversive Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314881465522292553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post-17533662620780078192010-04-03T02:19:20.343+01:002010-04-03T02:19:20.343+01:00Geraldine,
I'm reading this in absolute disbel...Geraldine,<br />I'm reading this in absolute disbelief! I only met you a couple of years ago and have admired the way that you have taken on the many and varied challenges you have undertaken. Many of the participants in the WHWR fail to get as far as you did, in June in what are often perfect conditions. Getting as far as you did in the conditions you met is at least worth a " Fling" finish! Would you have managed that a year ago?<br />What doesn't kill you makes you stronger is a maxim often quoted in these blogs. Try again Ger. When you are ready, the Way awaits.<br />My son,Andrew,tried the Way a few years ago, and failed to get past Beinn Glas. But, after my efforts, wants to run the race. He learned a lot from both his initial attempt and from supporting me last year. As you know, my niece's son, Darren, inspired me to finish. I would never have finished had the race been held this week. Get your heid up and be proud you tried. Your successful WHW is only delayed.<br />You don't even have to TTFU (as some may say). Just get the timing right.<br /><br />Love to you and DQ ( well maybe not DQ)<br /><br />XXXX<br /><br />DavieDaviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861644884461804956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post-66392180431071972482010-04-02T20:14:55.336+01:002010-04-02T20:14:55.336+01:00FFS DO NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP!XXXXX
You are not a w...FFS DO NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP!XXXXX<br /><br />You are not a weak person. Like me you are surrounded by exceptional people who make it look easy. The WHW demands respect especially in this weather and 99% of the population couldn't even make it to the start.<br /><br />You know that Dario would never say that you had let him down. Really listen to his voice in your head. Only you know what he would say to you if he was still with us.<br /><br />Let yourself heal. And make Mark spoil you rotten. You're worth it.<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />Ali xallybeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547572200858227210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post-56358015133463070192010-04-02T18:31:11.732+01:002010-04-02T18:31:11.732+01:00Geraldine I completely agree with Ian. Don't b...Geraldine I completely agree with Ian. Don't be hard on yourself. You will learn from this and come back stronger and more determined.<br /><br />Dario would be so proud of you for attempting it and so please don't think you've let him or anyone else down.<br /><br />Part of the problem is you've been around runners who do crazy things and it's easy to think that it's normal but very few people in Scotland could walk to Rowardennan in the conditions you experienced. <br /><br />Be proud of yourself for having a go and being sensible enough to realise the right time to stop.<br /><br />The fact you are able to write it down so clearly and honestly shows your strength of character. <br /><br />I hope you recover quickly in every way.<br /><br />JohnJohn Kynastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436853872576303518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937016736216799182.post-88782230711601062882010-04-02T18:20:25.221+01:002010-04-02T18:20:25.221+01:00Geraldine, I know and understand how disappointed ...Geraldine, I know and understand how disappointed you must feel, although I think you are being far too hard on yourself. The conditions have been awful the last few days - I am hardly able to walk across the moor behind our house because of the snow. Conic Hill can be dangerous when it is like that; no wonder it left you shattered. And as for your comments about letting Dario down, that is just not true - he would have admired the fact you gave it a go, and had the common sense to know when to call it a day. Is that not what he told everyone at the start of the race each year?<br /><br />You'll be back. And when you do complete it, the experience will be all the more special because of what you have been through this time.<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />Ian xianbeattie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04456828623243663117noreply@blogger.com