Western States Live wrote:
For the Roche lovers and haters: he's either shipping a lot of time here or his chip has failed again (presumably drowned in gels).
Can confirm he's blowing. 26 minutes back, going to be long final 40 for him. I'll definitely give him respect if he finishes and battles for a top 10-20 rather than taking the easy option of dropping out.
Women's race is shaping up brilliantly, proper battle at the front.
David Roche almost out of the top10, being passed by Rod Farvard already, more than 20min behind leaders and losing 10min with Kilian l, who struggled in the last section himself.
DNF incoming.
Abby looking both strong and like she’s in the pain cave.
David has slipped to 8th apparently at mile 61.
I hope the guy battles his demons and finishes.
Roche looking a little gimpy. I’d love to hear what him and his wife are talking about right now
tourdefrancesignlady wrote:
Roche looking a little gimpy. I’d love to hear what him and his wife are talking about right now
They have to get on the same page as to what the reason for the DNF will be
TrailsAreBetter wrote:
David has slipped to 8th apparently at mile 61.
9th coming out of the aide station and was limping noticably
Yep. A bad section turns into a lot of places real quick in a race this deep.
The polish woman is fading away too. I think she went too hard, specially for a rookie.
Interview with Megan roche. Summary:
“he is feeling rough. Vision loss, feels like his body is failing. He could have won the whole thing on a good day, but he’s gonna fight to get top 10-15. We will reassess at the next aid stop”
yea he’s gonna DNF sadly. Unlimited Fuel for the haters
buzzcolorado wrote:
9th coming out of the aide station and was limping noticably
Yeah he was running very wonkily. For the sake of LRC's mental health I hope he doesn't blame a rolled ankle. Actually, I hope he does for the entertainment value.
David’s wife who is also a dr just said on live television that her husband is experiencing a little bit of vision loss.
losing the vision of winning eh?
tourdefrancesignlady wrote:
Interview with Megan roche. Summary:
“he is feeling rough. Vision loss, feels like his body is failing. He could have won the whole thing on a good day, but he’s gonna fight to get top 10-15. We will reassess at the next aid stop”
yea he’s gonna DNF sadly. Unlimited Fuel for the haters
Damn so many great runners never won this race so if the haters were going to hate they should find another reason.
I need Heather Jackson to make up 90 min in the last 40 miles or else I can’t pay my mortgage this month
How many men will win their first WS anymore? I don’t think think it will happen much anymore.
tourdefrancesignlady wrote:
Interview with Megan roche. Summary:
“he is feeling rough. Vision loss, feels like his body is failing. He could have won the whole thing on a good day, but he’s gonna fight to get top 10-15. We will reassess at the next aid stop”
yea he’s gonna DNF sadly. Unlimited Fuel for the haters
This bit would be better unsaid. Unsubstantiated and just adds fuel.
This is where sh*t gets real. Lots of people are going to start fading backwards through the field as the heat and distance zaps them.
tourdefrancesignlady wrote:
Interview with Megan roche. Summary:
“he is feeling rough. Vision loss, feels like his body is failing. He could have won the whole thing on a good day, but he’s gonna fight to get top 10-15. We will reassess at the next aid stop”
You left out "nice little David chant"
My Fuzhao pick is looking better and better. But still a long way up to Abby.