Well... call it a training run.
I pulled the plug at 52 or 53. Real bad stomach problems.
The consensus is real bad dehydration. Couldn't get the right balance of electrolytes.
Two 100s in a row I had to drop because of stomach issues.
I might be on the fence with Kettle now. This is not how I want to be competing.
Thanks to everybody for the emails and support.
Looks like Brad Birkholz is the new sheriff in town (aside from Storkamp).
Report to follow when I get my head back in line.
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Hi Matt,
I am glad to hear that you are okay:) I know all about GI issues!! Hang in there!
Hi, Matt
I know you're disappointed, but don't make any decisions about the future 'til you get your head back.
I know it sounds lame, but every experience is valuable for what you learn from it.
I think you're a major stud for completing 52-53 miles PERIOD. Even studlier doing it in obvious distress. You ROCK. Can't wait for the report.
Sucks to be betrayed by your own body...
This should cheer you up - At Chippewa they were giving t-shirts out that said, "I Beat Matt Long" to anyone who finished in front of him!?! Egnarski got one! Matt had a good time with it too - heard he stopped just short of the finish line and let a bunch more people earn shirts...too funny!
Bummer, Matt. Despite the GI issues, how did the legs feel? I wouldn't doubt your abilities because of an electrolyte issue. Figure it out and keep on training. I had the same problem last year at Zumbro and have since conquered the hydration beast. You can do it too!
Matt,
It was good running with you for a bit this weekend. I feel your pain.
-Adam
When the temperature started to climb, I was thinking it wasn't your favorite kind of weather. You went 52-53 more miles than I did Friday!
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