D33 DNF and Highland Fling Fun – 2012 races

First race of the season was the D33 in Aberdeen (March 17th). Just 12 months before, it was the first ultra I’d ever run and I was excited to see if I was now running better after a full season of racing. Turns out the second time at the race was no less significant but for different reasons entirely. As the title suggests this is the first race I’ve DNF’d. The dreaded stomach issues were with me the night before and didn’t get much better after breakfast. I thought I’d be fine when I started running so stuck very much with the plan and set out at a decent pace. The pressure / pain in my stomach wouldn’t shift however and after 20 miles or so, I couldn’t race any longer – I couldn’t chase the 2 in front and I couldn’t hold off those behind. (more…)

May 4, 2012 | Categories: 2012, D33, Highland Fling, Paul Giblin, Race, Running, Trail, Ultra distance, ultramarathon, West Highland Way, WHW | Tags: 2012, D33, Highland Fling, New Balance, Paul Giblin, race, results, trail, ultra, ultramarathon, WHW | 6 Comments