Reply With QuotePersonally, I think being able to DNF with dignity is a goal worth attaining. Listening to yourself on occasion is a good thing
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Thread: Cowbells for Maillotpois
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04-19-2009, 02:11 PM #46
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Good for you, cookie. You still had a great ride but knew when to stop, which seems pretty smart and good to me.
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04-19-2009, 02:18 PM #47
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04-19-2009, 04:14 PM #48
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134 miles and umpteen thousand feet of climbing is nothing to sneeze at. You are one of my cycling heroes, DNF or no.
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04-19-2009, 05:21 PM #49
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I agree with Kim 100%.
Originally Posted by aka_kim
I admire riders that can adapt and sometimes that may mean saying enough is enough. You listened to your body and that is smart riding.
Well done MP.
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04-19-2009, 05:55 PM #50
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I have a lot of respect for people who know their limits and honor them! You still went three times farther than I've ever been!
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04-19-2009, 08:05 PM #51
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Very impressive ride Sarah! You should be proud of yourself.
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04-19-2009, 09:51 PM #52
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MP: I totally agree with everyone here. Looking at what you DID ride, I'm SOOOOO IMPRESSED!!!!! That looks just absolutely horrible to me! Way to go and I can already see that you'll be back from your comments.
Rest up well.
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04-19-2009, 10:38 PM #53
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MP..all i have to say is..you're one amazing rider
Thanks for inspiring others
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04-20-2009, 05:30 AM #54
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+2 - I am in awe! Knowing that you're idea of a casual ride is my idea of an epic one and knowing that you have the sense to stop when your body says to just inspires me more. Originally Posted by aka_kim
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04-20-2009, 05:47 AM #55
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+1,000,000! Finishing any ride is an accomplishment, but listening to your body and mind--and respecting what it says--is far more significant. Way to go! Originally Posted by aka_kim
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04-20-2009, 07:24 AM #56
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It's moe than a death ride. Congratulaion for making it that far. Sometimes, it takes more to call it "finished for the day". Perseverence for making it as far as you did.
The important thing is you didn't get hurt. and you are not totally wiped out. Just be happy for making the right decision at 134 miles.
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04-20-2009, 06:36 PM #57
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I can't tell you how proud I am of your accomplishment. To come pack after multiple PE's and to do this very strenuous ride says so much about your character. I have as much, if not more, respect for you.
