tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261828531287706924.post4261438556479645644..comments2023-11-28T00:18:32.675-08:00Comments on the curious randonneur: My Quest for the 600k: DNFCurioRandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18354443718492103119noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261828531287706924.post-5030460567764128002010-10-06T23:45:09.001-07:002010-10-06T23:45:09.001-07:00Great to read your report! It brought back some g...Great to read your report! It brought back some great memories. I don't regret a thing about the ride, it was amazingly beautiful. I think it was a good decision to DNF at the overnight--I was in significant pain the next week. Sometimes the hardest thing for me is not to keep pushing when I know I shouldn't. Case in point: that probably would have been before I started this particular adventure with a lingering case of tendonitis! It's also how I injured myself back in the spring. Oh well--I'm very much looking forward to this ride the next time it's offered, or as a tour. <br /><br />The only thing I might regret is if only having a 400 under my belt gets in the way of PBP next year... Hope to see you there.<br /><br />Congratulations on your 600!<br /><br />Kevin (at forwardmovement point net)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261828531287706924.post-48130452415248396622010-10-04T20:26:42.957-07:002010-10-04T20:26:42.957-07:00Thanks for the friendly comments. I did finish the...Thanks for the friendly comments. I did finish the Surf City 600k, and you can read all about it. For those of you still trying or thinking about trying the rando thing, keep at it, you'll get there! <br /><br />A couple of things that are crucial to my success are a really good physical therapist, a really good bike fit, and a really supportive family. <br /><br />And remember, as in the rest of life, there is no one way to rando. Choose yours, and go with it.CurioRandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354443718492103119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261828531287706924.post-35719030464544544962010-10-03T08:47:07.233-07:002010-10-03T08:47:07.233-07:00Wow. Great post! I have experienced pretty much al...Wow. Great post! I have experienced pretty much all of what you write...three times, having abandoned 3 600k's this year. Trying #4 next weekend. I wish us both luck and the will to finish.<br /><br />MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261828531287706924.post-57916688449344626892010-10-03T01:19:39.535-07:002010-10-03T01:19:39.535-07:00Steve, I think it was very courageous of you to tr...Steve, I think it was very courageous of you to try this as your first 600k attempt. Good luck in Santa Cruz. I know of some who are hoping that a 400k will be good enough to qualify for Paris. :)<br /><br />NarayanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261828531287706924.post-75844870041755280982010-10-02T18:31:56.022-07:002010-10-02T18:31:56.022-07:00Thanks for sharing and being so honest about it to...Thanks for sharing and being so honest about it too. While you didn't quite get the result you were hoping for, it was a learning experience. And not just for you, but your readers as well.<br /><br />I have become very interested in randonneuring and have read many blogs. I am seriously considering making a commitment to start next year. I have been training for a couple years now to get back into shape and I think I am ready. Reading blog posts likes yours is invaluable with the lessons learned.<br /><br />Here's to your success in the Surf City 600k! I will be watching for your report.Prentisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340786561850905893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261828531287706924.post-91957374238067602432010-10-02T07:44:34.814-07:002010-10-02T07:44:34.814-07:00I did the same thing on my first 600k attempt thre...I did the same thing on my first 600k attempt three years ago. Called my wife the next morning when I just didn't think that I could make it, then call the organizer, then wait, then feel better, then wonder; wonder for a long time. I'm so glad you are going to Santa Cruz and making up for it. We'll all be rooting for you!<br /><br />Bon Chance!<br /><br />Bradbradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446559369990216386noreply@blogger.com