1/2 Im Dnf??
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Tribro posted 3 years ago.
I wouldn't worry about it. you have many races and years of racing ahead. Sounds like you were ready for the race, just ran into some bad luck. Unfortunately that can happen. I know several people who've had to pull out of Ironmans due to punctures, technical equipment breakdowns, or poor nutrition. You just have to make some mental notes (try to take something positive from the experience) and move on to the next race.
BTW - Welcome to the site!
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escapeartist posted 3 years ago.
I can't really help you with words of wisdom - just a couple of things about your asthma attack . I am asthmatic as well, but have still trained and raced for years up to international level (not in triathlon). I suffered an attack in my last tri in the run, which didn;t stop me from finishing but it still a) scared me b) slowed me down a lot and c) got me thinking. Could I have done anything to prevent my attack?
I spoke to my old team doctor and we have been looking at my preventative treatment - make sure you are on the right doses for your steroids/anti-inflamtories (flixotide/tilade) or whatever else you take. Make sure you have taken any long term openers (Serevent or similar) within 6 hours before you race and always make sure you carry your emergency inhaler.
I was very dissappointed after my asthma attack , vut realised it was in fact my fault in a way - i have not been paying attention to my body lately, missing out doses of my anti-inflammatory etc etc etc. Never again! For asthmatic athletes (and there are a lot of us out there) asthma prevention is as importnat as training and nutrition.
Still... keep it up, learn from ir, put in behind you and on to bigger and better things - good luck in your race in 12 weeks :)
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chrisrunzs26 posted 3 years ago.
Thanks alot. I'll try to keep it positive. I think it was an unusually warm day, it has been cool here lately and the pollen was awful. I have been good about my meds and will be seeing the Doc to discuss it with him.
Chris
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Deejay posted 3 years ago.
IT happens to the best of it. Look at all the pros that have DNF'ed in major races. And these guys are getting paid to be out there!
It is understandable to be dissapointed. But I think it is great that you have another races planned and it's on an easier course. Now it would be best to look at your training prior to this race and see what worked for you and what didn't work and make any necessary modifications.
Just remember. If this was easy, everyone would be doing it. It is tough. And victory will be that much sweeter when you do your next 1/2 ironman and cross that line and get that nice medal put around your neck.
You can do it. This is just a minor setback. Stay positive. Keep up the good work.
"Tough times dont last. Tough people do."
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RV posted 3 years ago.
Best is to put it behind you and focus looking ahead.
You DNF'd for a medical reason. That isn't representative of your level of fitness or training.
Certainly you will be disappointed, but stay the course, keep on your training plan and keep your sights focused on your goal.
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
I am new to this group but I DNF'd on my first 1/2 Iron yesterday and need to ask some more experianced Tri people how to get over it...or do I just need to get over it. :confused: I started doing shorter distance Tri's last summer, ending the season with a Olympic distance and did fine. I also have run 8 Marathons with no prob. I had a really bad asthma attack on the bike course and had to stop even after using my inhaler. So you experianced guys, has any one ever had this happen?? and Do I just put it down to Bad Luck? I have another 1/2 planned in 12 weeks (on an easier course, yeaterday was a really tough course) Do I need to look at my training or what. I never DNF before an it has me slightly rattled. Thanx for the help.