I ran DWD 50k this past weekend, well 25.3 miles of it. I fell on the easiest part of the course, top of bluff at Devil's Lake. I caught myself with my hands on this paved section. My left hand was bloodied, so I tried to get up with my right arm - I knew it was broken.
I ran through the next aide station. My arm did not hurt much if I held it a certain way and did not move it. I had thoughts of finishing. I realized I had to redo the 4 mile ski hill loop that I had fallen 3 times walking down the steep and slick part ... I could not afford to fall on the useless arm.
DNF
Great race - I loved the sadistic idea of taking us through so many thorns and brambles. Lots of quad burning climbs and off trail sections. I had taken good care of my body and was ready to start racing hard.
Sadly, this means I was a DNS at the afternoon beer mile
Basically the head of the radial - where it meets the elbow is fractured. No cast, yet - I am waiting to hear from the Orthopedic Doc.
Leadville in 6 weeks ???
Good running to all!
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