Comments on: DNF

By: Juls

Juls — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:08:43 +0000

Well said, well written. My thoughts exactly. I recently had a DNF at the San Jose Rock ‘N Roll after the onset of foot and ankle pain at MILE 3. It was so early in the race, that I knew something bad was going on. Another DNF was added to my list, and I got to enjoy seeing the race leaders finish before hobbling home.
~ Thanks Anne.

By: Soozan

Soozan — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:59:49 +0000

Did you write this just for me?

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:31:35 +0000

My marathon DNF in March was the best thing that ever happened to my running, I have had a fantastic running season ever since!

By: Mark Iocchelli

Mark Iocchelli — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:19:15 +0000

I’ve experienced a number of “failures” which I also prefer to think of as “learning experiences”.

I fail a lot and am constantly amazed at the new ways in which I can fail. I’m a slow learner.

By: 21stCenturyMom

21stCenturyMom — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:49:23 +0000

Great post. I love Jon Carroll – he’s so smart. I’ve run 3 marathons, all of them slower than the last and I’ve learned that I’m not going to run another unless I think I can commit to running it well. Lessons learned.

By: david

david — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:43:47 +0000

As Roseannadannarosanna once said, “It’s always something.”

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:07:43 +0000

Thank you for poting this. Excellent insight!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:46:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing this Anne. I guess everyone deals with a DNF (or a DNS) in their own way. But learning from it is probably the best way.