Comments on: 3 Days of Syllamo and the Lost Runner http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/ Ultramarathon Trail Runner. Motivational Speaker. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:30:32 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Susan http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-1937 Susan Sun, 23 May 2010 16:40:43 +0000 http://www.susanruns100s.com/?p=1775#comment-1937 This story is a classic example of why not to bushwhack. I've taken wrong turns in races before but have never been in such a hurry that I'd even slightly consider bushwhacking instead of backtracking (or worst case, staying put). Your advice is excellent, especially when on remote courses or training runs. You don't want to carry the kitchen sink but there are certain situations (like injuries and getting lost) that have good odds of happening and bad consequences when they do. It's only smart to be prepared. This story is a classic example of why not to bushwhack. I’ve taken wrong turns in races before but have never been in such a hurry that I’d even slightly consider bushwhacking instead of backtracking (or worst case, staying put).

Your advice is excellent, especially when on remote courses or training runs. You don’t want to carry the kitchen sink but there are certain situations (like injuries and getting lost) that have good odds of happening and bad consequences when they do. It’s only smart to be prepared.

]]> By: Lisa Fine http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-1912 Lisa Fine Fri, 21 May 2010 19:22:32 +0000 http://www.susanruns100s.com/?p=1775#comment-1912 Great description of what happened. Even though I wasn't there myself, I feel strong feelings just reading your account. The runner should have backtracked when he knew he was lost, and he should have had more provisions with him. I don't know about other long distance folks, but I always have first aid, something to eat, and extra clothing with me when I run trails -- just in case. It doesn't take up much room or weigh much -- but in case I get sidelined and there's no one around, at least I can stay warm and take care of minor injuries. Great description of what happened. Even though I wasn’t there myself, I feel strong feelings just reading your account. The runner should have backtracked when he knew he was lost, and he should have had more provisions with him. I don’t know about other long distance folks, but I always have first aid, something to eat, and extra clothing with me when I run trails — just in case. It doesn’t take up much room or weigh much — but in case I get sidelined and there’s no one around, at least I can stay warm and take care of minor injuries.

]]> By: Vicki Kendall http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 Vicki Kendall Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:28:35 +0000 http://www.susanruns100s.com/?p=1775#comment-1876 I am speechless . . . hopefully, the Forest Service will bill him for their time. I don't know all the details but it sounds like he knew right away he was on the wrong course . . . . Thank you Susan and all the volunteers for giving up your final event to search for him. I am speechless . . . hopefully, the Forest Service will bill him for their time. I don’t know all the details but it sounds like he knew right away he was on the wrong course . . . . Thank you Susan and all the volunteers for giving up your final event to search for him.

]]> By: Scott http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 Scott Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:34:36 +0000 http://www.susanruns100s.com/?p=1775#comment-1875 I don't know what the focus of your UR magazine article is, but it does seem to be a good place for some dos/don'ts about getting lost on remote courses - staying near the aid station in this case. You also want some humility in the face of everyone else giving up their run because of you. I can sympathize with your reaction. I will be doing my first 100 at Zumbro this year - see you and Rob there! Will be looking for advice and motivation. ;-) I don’t know what the focus of your UR magazine article is, but it does seem to be a good place for some dos/don’ts about getting lost on remote courses – staying near the aid station in this case. You also want some humility in the face of everyone else giving up their run because of you. I can sympathize with your reaction.

I will be doing my first 100 at Zumbro this year – see you and Rob there! Will be looking for advice and motivation. ;-)

]]> By: Susan http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-1874 Susan Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:17:07 +0000 http://www.susanruns100s.com/?p=1775#comment-1874 The article in Ultrarunning should be interesting (Dad, they may not include anything from this because I posted it late). I'm thankful I was there to see all of it and learn from all of it - as a runner and as an RD. Believe me, it was hard to return to pushing paper at the office on Monday. The article in Ultrarunning should be interesting (Dad, they may not include anything from this because I posted it late). I’m thankful I was there to see all of it and learn from all of it – as a runner and as an RD. Believe me, it was hard to return to pushing paper at the office on Monday.

]]> By: Rick Gray http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 Rick Gray Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:13:35 +0000 http://www.susanruns100s.com/?p=1775#comment-1873 Susan, I can't imagine what your weekend was like. I certainly hope the missing runner, when he comes to grips with what happened, was very thankful for what everyone did for him. As a whole, it says so much about our trail running world. People will drop everything to go help someone else. I have seen it so many times in a race, when someone gets hurt and another runner stops racing to walk and help someone out to the next aid station. I am sure you learned so much that you will be able to share those things will us all. Glad you, Rob and everyone was safe. Rick Susan, I can’t imagine what your weekend was like. I certainly hope the missing runner, when he comes to grips with what happened, was very thankful for what everyone did for him. As a whole, it says so much about our trail running world. People will drop everything to go help someone else. I have seen it so many times in a race, when someone gets hurt and another runner stops racing to walk and help someone out to the next aid station. I am sure you learned so much that you will be able to share those things will us all. Glad you, Rob and everyone was safe. Rick

]]> By: Dad http://www.susanruns100s.com/2010/04/02/3-days-of-syllamo-and-the-lost-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 Dad Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:37:48 +0000 http://www.susanruns100s.com/?p=1775#comment-1872 Great writeup as usual. I agree that you should submit it to your Ultra Runner mag. Great writeup as usual. I agree that you should submit it to your Ultra Runner mag.

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