Nursing mother smashes 268-mile Montane Spine Race record
Discussion
bloomen said:
Labradorofperception]tanleyT said:
Also expressing milk lightens your body weight bit by bit. Now if a man were to stop and efflux some fluid from hand shandying to help him break records would that be seen so favourably?
Wut?bigandclever said:
I was going to do an adult reply but I can’t get my head around “expressing milk lightens your body weight bit by bit“. f
k me, there’s a lot of unadulterated bks on PH but that right there is incredible.
k me, there’s a lot of unadulterated bks on PH but that right there is incredible.
The 83 hours of running may have just a touch more of an affect on her weight than expressing a bit of milk...
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Eugeni Roselló gave an emotional interview talking about his experience at this year’s Spine Race, I tried to translate it if you are interested:
Eugeni Roselló about The Spine Race 2019:
How are you?
On a physical level, I am quite good. I have some problems with my feet, which are also quite swollen because of fluid retention, but this is just a minor issue. My emotional state is a different story. I still cannot fully grasp what I experienced out there.
Have you had a chance to rest after you dropped out of the race on Wednesday night?
I tried to sleep but I woke up every 3 hours. I really did not feel well and I haven't regained my tranquility / calmness yet.
What made you drop out of the race so close to the finish line, after running more than 420 km?
I had a problem with sleeping. I did not sleep at all during these 3 days and I started to hallucinate like a madman. I had never been so delirious before. Luckily, they came looking for me.
Not sleeping was part of your strategy?
No, but on the first third of the race, my shoe tore open and I had to run 60 km with my foot unprotected. There were many stones and I injured my foot. As of the second checkpoint, I had to have these injuries treated every time I stopped. I stretched out a bit while they treated my feet but I could not sleep due to the pinches they gave me.
Apart from the problems with the shoe and, subsequently, with your foot, you maintained a very high pace.
Yes, my legs were feeling very good. Shortly after the start, I was running on my own, but there was a really strong wind and I decided to wait for Eoin Keith and Jasmin Paris to be more protected. Everything went according to plan until the very end. I'm still not quite sure what happened to me there.
What do you remember?
I became delirious, I started to talk to myself and it started to snow. I thought I was at the North Pole and that I could not get away from there. I took my phone and called a friend but I didn't know if I really called him or if I dreamed that. Now I know that I really did call him at least 3 times, telling him the same thing over and over again. At this point, I wasn't aware that I was running a race, I just saw snow and my body was craving sleep.
And then you gave in.
Yes, it was a huge mistake but I wasn't myself anymore. Stopping to make a bivac in these conditions is something that could kill you but I took my bag, pressed the emergency button and threw myself down on the ground to sleep. I imagined that I was in a shelter but I was outside. I was lucky to have pressed the emergency button because 30 minutes later I started to hear voices in the distance, calling my name. It was the rescue team who saved my life. I was very wet and hypothermic.
You were very close to the finish line. Were there no other people around who could help you find the way?
I don't remember but I don't think so. My intention was to rest for 30 minutes and then finish the race although some part of me was aware that I could stay there forever.
How was the rescue?
They gave me clothes, gloves and they warmed me up. These people are wonderful and they knew how much it had cost me to get to this point and, initially, they tried to convince me to continue and finish the race. After walking for 5 minutes, I told them to put me in the car. I didn't want to finish the race like this and I thought that it would not be fair towards the other runners who were behind me as I received help from outside.
What feelings do you have regarding the race and this whole experience now?
I am still intimidated. I was in a really bad state and I still haven't slept properly. On the other hand, I have recovered a bit and I am upset but also very grateful for how they have treated me. They saved my life and they took care of me as if they were my family. I cried like a child out of frustration because I could not communicate well with them as I don't speak English.
Let's leave your experience for a second. Did you notice the impact that Jasmin Paris' victory and record had? What do you think?
Impressive. People are very excited about her and she deserves it. I met her two months ago at the 2900 de Andorra and she motivated me to come here.
How was your relationship during the race: competition or cooperation?
Sharing the kilometres with her was pure luxury. We helped each other even though we both had our own strategy. She knew that she could do something great here and she was in a zone which she knows well. It is a shame that I got the problems with my feet because it would have been a great duel in the end.
She finished the race in 83 hours 12 minutes, a new record. Do you think this is achievable for you?
As always in this type of races, everything depends on the conditions. If they were always exactly the same, I believe that it would be possible to break this record. Nevertheless, I don't think that this record will be broken for a long time.
Once again a woman has smashed the gender barriers in a very tough race.
I admire and respect these women. Things are changing gradually and, with enough strength and preparation, a woman can achieve just as much or even more than a man. Jasmin, for instance, is a "complete" athlete, she is well prepared and has set a brutal and brave pace. Even if she suffered like everyone else did, I never heard her complain not even a second.
After five participations, what does The Spine Race mean to you?
It is a lesson for life. You are going through such a rough time that the problems of every day life become insignificant to you. You reach your limits and you realise that you have to get a grip on some things, for example I have to learn English for once.
I imagine that right now, you want to rest and have a bit of a quiet time. Do you have any other races planned?
I have signed up for the Transgrancanaria 360, which takes place in a month. Afterwards, I want to get well prepared for the UTMB. I want to go there one month before the race to train on the course. Afterwards, I would like to return to Diagonale des Fous once again, I love this race. My plan is to create a good basis early in the season and to focus more on strength and intensity later on.
Eugeni Roselló gave an emotional interview talking about his experience at this year’s Spine Race, I tried to translate it if you are interested:
Eugeni Roselló about The Spine Race 2019:
How are you?
On a physical level, I am quite good. I have some problems with my feet, which are also quite swollen because of fluid retention, but this is just a minor issue. My emotional state is a different story. I still cannot fully grasp what I experienced out there.
Have you had a chance to rest after you dropped out of the race on Wednesday night?
I tried to sleep but I woke up every 3 hours. I really did not feel well and I haven't regained my tranquility / calmness yet.
What made you drop out of the race so close to the finish line, after running more than 420 km?
I had a problem with sleeping. I did not sleep at all during these 3 days and I started to hallucinate like a madman. I had never been so delirious before. Luckily, they came looking for me.
Not sleeping was part of your strategy?
No, but on the first third of the race, my shoe tore open and I had to run 60 km with my foot unprotected. There were many stones and I injured my foot. As of the second checkpoint, I had to have these injuries treated every time I stopped. I stretched out a bit while they treated my feet but I could not sleep due to the pinches they gave me.
Apart from the problems with the shoe and, subsequently, with your foot, you maintained a very high pace.
Yes, my legs were feeling very good. Shortly after the start, I was running on my own, but there was a really strong wind and I decided to wait for Eoin Keith and Jasmin Paris to be more protected. Everything went according to plan until the very end. I'm still not quite sure what happened to me there.
What do you remember?
I became delirious, I started to talk to myself and it started to snow. I thought I was at the North Pole and that I could not get away from there. I took my phone and called a friend but I didn't know if I really called him or if I dreamed that. Now I know that I really did call him at least 3 times, telling him the same thing over and over again. At this point, I wasn't aware that I was running a race, I just saw snow and my body was craving sleep.
And then you gave in.
Yes, it was a huge mistake but I wasn't myself anymore. Stopping to make a bivac in these conditions is something that could kill you but I took my bag, pressed the emergency button and threw myself down on the ground to sleep. I imagined that I was in a shelter but I was outside. I was lucky to have pressed the emergency button because 30 minutes later I started to hear voices in the distance, calling my name. It was the rescue team who saved my life. I was very wet and hypothermic.
You were very close to the finish line. Were there no other people around who could help you find the way?
I don't remember but I don't think so. My intention was to rest for 30 minutes and then finish the race although some part of me was aware that I could stay there forever.
How was the rescue?
They gave me clothes, gloves and they warmed me up. These people are wonderful and they knew how much it had cost me to get to this point and, initially, they tried to convince me to continue and finish the race. After walking for 5 minutes, I told them to put me in the car. I didn't want to finish the race like this and I thought that it would not be fair towards the other runners who were behind me as I received help from outside.
What feelings do you have regarding the race and this whole experience now?
I am still intimidated. I was in a really bad state and I still haven't slept properly. On the other hand, I have recovered a bit and I am upset but also very grateful for how they have treated me. They saved my life and they took care of me as if they were my family. I cried like a child out of frustration because I could not communicate well with them as I don't speak English.
Let's leave your experience for a second. Did you notice the impact that Jasmin Paris' victory and record had? What do you think?
Impressive. People are very excited about her and she deserves it. I met her two months ago at the 2900 de Andorra and she motivated me to come here.
How was your relationship during the race: competition or cooperation?
Sharing the kilometres with her was pure luxury. We helped each other even though we both had our own strategy. She knew that she could do something great here and she was in a zone which she knows well. It is a shame that I got the problems with my feet because it would have been a great duel in the end.
She finished the race in 83 hours 12 minutes, a new record. Do you think this is achievable for you?
As always in this type of races, everything depends on the conditions. If they were always exactly the same, I believe that it would be possible to break this record. Nevertheless, I don't think that this record will be broken for a long time.
Once again a woman has smashed the gender barriers in a very tough race.
I admire and respect these women. Things are changing gradually and, with enough strength and preparation, a woman can achieve just as much or even more than a man. Jasmin, for instance, is a "complete" athlete, she is well prepared and has set a brutal and brave pace. Even if she suffered like everyone else did, I never heard her complain not even a second.
After five participations, what does The Spine Race mean to you?
It is a lesson for life. You are going through such a rough time that the problems of every day life become insignificant to you. You reach your limits and you realise that you have to get a grip on some things, for example I have to learn English for once.
I imagine that right now, you want to rest and have a bit of a quiet time. Do you have any other races planned?
I have signed up for the Transgrancanaria 360, which takes place in a month. Afterwards, I want to get well prepared for the UTMB. I want to go there one month before the race to train on the course. Afterwards, I would like to return to Diagonale des Fous once again, I love this race. My plan is to create a good basis early in the season and to focus more on strength and intensity later on.
andy_s said:
Word:
Eugeni Roselló gave an emotional interview talking about his experience at this year’s Spine Race, I tried to translate it if you are interested:
Eugeni Roselló about The Spine Race 2019:
How are you?
On a physical level, I am quite good. I have some problems with my feet, which are also quite swollen because of fluid retention, but this is just a minor issue. My emotional state is a different story. I still cannot fully grasp what I experienced out there.
Have you had a chance to rest after you dropped out of the race on Wednesday night?
I tried to sleep but I woke up every 3 hours. I really did not feel well and I haven't regained my tranquility / calmness yet.
What made you drop out of the race so close to the finish line, after running more than 420 km?
I had a problem with sleeping. I did not sleep at all during these 3 days and I started to hallucinate like a madman. I had never been so delirious before. Luckily, they came looking for me.
Not sleeping was part of your strategy?
No, but on the first third of the race, my shoe tore open and I had to run 60 km with my foot unprotected. There were many stones and I injured my foot. As of the second checkpoint, I had to have these injuries treated every time I stopped. I stretched out a bit while they treated my feet but I could not sleep due to the pinches they gave me.
Apart from the problems with the shoe and, subsequently, with your foot, you maintained a very high pace.
Yes, my legs were feeling very good. Shortly after the start, I was running on my own, but there was a really strong wind and I decided to wait for Eoin Keith and Jasmin Paris to be more protected. Everything went according to plan until the very end. I'm still not quite sure what happened to me there.
What do you remember?
I became delirious, I started to talk to myself and it started to snow. I thought I was at the North Pole and that I could not get away from there. I took my phone and called a friend but I didn't know if I really called him or if I dreamed that. Now I know that I really did call him at least 3 times, telling him the same thing over and over again. At this point, I wasn't aware that I was running a race, I just saw snow and my body was craving sleep.
And then you gave in.
Yes, it was a huge mistake but I wasn't myself anymore. Stopping to make a bivac in these conditions is something that could kill you but I took my bag, pressed the emergency button and threw myself down on the ground to sleep. I imagined that I was in a shelter but I was outside. I was lucky to have pressed the emergency button because 30 minutes later I started to hear voices in the distance, calling my name. It was the rescue team who saved my life. I was very wet and hypothermic.
You were very close to the finish line. Were there no other people around who could help you find the way?
I don't remember but I don't think so. My intention was to rest for 30 minutes and then finish the race although some part of me was aware that I could stay there forever.
How was the rescue?
They gave me clothes, gloves and they warmed me up. These people are wonderful and they knew how much it had cost me to get to this point and, initially, they tried to convince me to continue and finish the race. After walking for 5 minutes, I told them to put me in the car. I didn't want to finish the race like this and I thought that it would not be fair towards the other runners who were behind me as I received help from outside.
What feelings do you have regarding the race and this whole experience now?
I am still intimidated. I was in a really bad state and I still haven't slept properly. On the other hand, I have recovered a bit and I am upset but also very grateful for how they have treated me. They saved my life and they took care of me as if they were my family. I cried like a child out of frustration because I could not communicate well with them as I don't speak English.
Let's leave your experience for a second. Did you notice the impact that Jasmin Paris' victory and record had? What do you think?
Impressive. People are very excited about her and she deserves it. I met her two months ago at the 2900 de Andorra and she motivated me to come here.
How was your relationship during the race: competition or cooperation?
Sharing the kilometres with her was pure luxury. We helped each other even though we both had our own strategy. She knew that she could do something great here and she was in a zone which she knows well. It is a shame that I got the problems with my feet because it would have been a great duel in the end.
She finished the race in 83 hours 12 minutes, a new record. Do you think this is achievable for you?
As always in this type of races, everything depends on the conditions. If they were always exactly the same, I believe that it would be possible to break this record. Nevertheless, I don't think that this record will be broken for a long time.
Once again a woman has smashed the gender barriers in a very tough race.
I admire and respect these women. Things are changing gradually and, with enough strength and preparation, a woman can achieve just as much or even more than a man. Jasmin, for instance, is a "complete" athlete, she is well prepared and has set a brutal and brave pace. Even if she suffered like everyone else did, I never heard her complain not even a second.
After five participations, what does The Spine Race mean to you?
It is a lesson for life. You are going through such a rough time that the problems of every day life become insignificant to you. You reach your limits and you realise that you have to get a grip on some things, for example I have to learn English for once.
I imagine that right now, you want to rest and have a bit of a quiet time. Do you have any other races planned?
I have signed up for the Transgrancanaria 360, which takes place in a month. Afterwards, I want to get well prepared for the UTMB. I want to go there one month before the race to train on the course. Afterwards, I would like to return to Diagonale des Fous once again, I love this race. My plan is to create a good basis early in the season and to focus more on strength and intensity later on.
Fair play to that guy. I don't think many of us ever actually reach our limit (I certainly haven't and likely won't ever).Eugeni Roselló gave an emotional interview talking about his experience at this year’s Spine Race, I tried to translate it if you are interested:
Eugeni Roselló about The Spine Race 2019:
How are you?
On a physical level, I am quite good. I have some problems with my feet, which are also quite swollen because of fluid retention, but this is just a minor issue. My emotional state is a different story. I still cannot fully grasp what I experienced out there.
Have you had a chance to rest after you dropped out of the race on Wednesday night?
I tried to sleep but I woke up every 3 hours. I really did not feel well and I haven't regained my tranquility / calmness yet.
What made you drop out of the race so close to the finish line, after running more than 420 km?
I had a problem with sleeping. I did not sleep at all during these 3 days and I started to hallucinate like a madman. I had never been so delirious before. Luckily, they came looking for me.
Not sleeping was part of your strategy?
No, but on the first third of the race, my shoe tore open and I had to run 60 km with my foot unprotected. There were many stones and I injured my foot. As of the second checkpoint, I had to have these injuries treated every time I stopped. I stretched out a bit while they treated my feet but I could not sleep due to the pinches they gave me.
Apart from the problems with the shoe and, subsequently, with your foot, you maintained a very high pace.
Yes, my legs were feeling very good. Shortly after the start, I was running on my own, but there was a really strong wind and I decided to wait for Eoin Keith and Jasmin Paris to be more protected. Everything went according to plan until the very end. I'm still not quite sure what happened to me there.
What do you remember?
I became delirious, I started to talk to myself and it started to snow. I thought I was at the North Pole and that I could not get away from there. I took my phone and called a friend but I didn't know if I really called him or if I dreamed that. Now I know that I really did call him at least 3 times, telling him the same thing over and over again. At this point, I wasn't aware that I was running a race, I just saw snow and my body was craving sleep.
And then you gave in.
Yes, it was a huge mistake but I wasn't myself anymore. Stopping to make a bivac in these conditions is something that could kill you but I took my bag, pressed the emergency button and threw myself down on the ground to sleep. I imagined that I was in a shelter but I was outside. I was lucky to have pressed the emergency button because 30 minutes later I started to hear voices in the distance, calling my name. It was the rescue team who saved my life. I was very wet and hypothermic.
You were very close to the finish line. Were there no other people around who could help you find the way?
I don't remember but I don't think so. My intention was to rest for 30 minutes and then finish the race although some part of me was aware that I could stay there forever.
How was the rescue?
They gave me clothes, gloves and they warmed me up. These people are wonderful and they knew how much it had cost me to get to this point and, initially, they tried to convince me to continue and finish the race. After walking for 5 minutes, I told them to put me in the car. I didn't want to finish the race like this and I thought that it would not be fair towards the other runners who were behind me as I received help from outside.
What feelings do you have regarding the race and this whole experience now?
I am still intimidated. I was in a really bad state and I still haven't slept properly. On the other hand, I have recovered a bit and I am upset but also very grateful for how they have treated me. They saved my life and they took care of me as if they were my family. I cried like a child out of frustration because I could not communicate well with them as I don't speak English.
Let's leave your experience for a second. Did you notice the impact that Jasmin Paris' victory and record had? What do you think?
Impressive. People are very excited about her and she deserves it. I met her two months ago at the 2900 de Andorra and she motivated me to come here.
How was your relationship during the race: competition or cooperation?
Sharing the kilometres with her was pure luxury. We helped each other even though we both had our own strategy. She knew that she could do something great here and she was in a zone which she knows well. It is a shame that I got the problems with my feet because it would have been a great duel in the end.
She finished the race in 83 hours 12 minutes, a new record. Do you think this is achievable for you?
As always in this type of races, everything depends on the conditions. If they were always exactly the same, I believe that it would be possible to break this record. Nevertheless, I don't think that this record will be broken for a long time.
Once again a woman has smashed the gender barriers in a very tough race.
I admire and respect these women. Things are changing gradually and, with enough strength and preparation, a woman can achieve just as much or even more than a man. Jasmin, for instance, is a "complete" athlete, she is well prepared and has set a brutal and brave pace. Even if she suffered like everyone else did, I never heard her complain not even a second.
After five participations, what does The Spine Race mean to you?
It is a lesson for life. You are going through such a rough time that the problems of every day life become insignificant to you. You reach your limits and you realise that you have to get a grip on some things, for example I have to learn English for once.
I imagine that right now, you want to rest and have a bit of a quiet time. Do you have any other races planned?
I have signed up for the Transgrancanaria 360, which takes place in a month. Afterwards, I want to get well prepared for the UTMB. I want to go there one month before the race to train on the course. Afterwards, I would like to return to Diagonale des Fous once again, I love this race. My plan is to create a good basis early in the season and to focus more on strength and intensity later on.
This guy knows what it's like, and comes back for more. Awesome strength of character.
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