Mile 2198...
Daniel took an extra rest and photo session stop at mile 2198 around 13:00(EDT) - the mile at which he stopped last year and which has been ingrained in his mind ever since. He's feeling 100% better than 24 hours ago but still having a recovery day, readying himself for the mountains.
I found this on the RAAM Blog:
"VIC’S RAMFICATIONSA (very) QUICK CHAT WITH DANIEL RUDGE
June 25, 2009
By Vic Armijo
RAAM reporters learn to be opportunists. I hadn’t seen Daniel Rudge holding still long enough to talk with him since New Mexico. So this morning when I found him he was stopped behind a road construction crew, I jumped out of our RAAM vehicle and walked up to him, tape recorder in hand, and asked if he’d had any problems so far. “No no no, no problems at all, he answered, “Took a bit of a bad turn yesterday, in terms of three days of heat had really taken its toll. I had to take some down time. I took an additional two hours on top of my usual four hour, five hour sleep break. It’s taken a really big toll. Hopefully today’s a bit of a recovery day before we get to some really big hills.”
Right about then the road crew let traffic through. I bid him good bye and while I stepped back into our air conditioned Toyota, he rode off into the 93 degree heat and 70% humidity. “Recovery day,” eh?"
As the race becomes more and more of a mental and physical challenge the crew's role becomes more demanding. They have to continually talk to him from the follow vehicle to keep his spirits up and look after him more as well. It is to be expected that having cycled over 2000 miles one may not be acting quite as quickly as normal! The crew are doing a fantastic job but I have feeling that taking photos may not be up there on the critical list...
I found this on the RAAM Blog:
"VIC’S RAMFICATIONSA (very) QUICK CHAT WITH DANIEL RUDGE
June 25, 2009
By Vic Armijo
RAAM reporters learn to be opportunists. I hadn’t seen Daniel Rudge holding still long enough to talk with him since New Mexico. So this morning when I found him he was stopped behind a road construction crew, I jumped out of our RAAM vehicle and walked up to him, tape recorder in hand, and asked if he’d had any problems so far. “No no no, no problems at all, he answered, “Took a bit of a bad turn yesterday, in terms of three days of heat had really taken its toll. I had to take some down time. I took an additional two hours on top of my usual four hour, five hour sleep break. It’s taken a really big toll. Hopefully today’s a bit of a recovery day before we get to some really big hills.”
Right about then the road crew let traffic through. I bid him good bye and while I stepped back into our air conditioned Toyota, he rode off into the 93 degree heat and 70% humidity. “Recovery day,” eh?"
As the race becomes more and more of a mental and physical challenge the crew's role becomes more demanding. They have to continually talk to him from the follow vehicle to keep his spirits up and look after him more as well. It is to be expected that having cycled over 2000 miles one may not be acting quite as quickly as normal! The crew are doing a fantastic job but I have feeling that taking photos may not be up there on the critical list...
6 comments:
Glad you've passed Effingham and put last year's ghosts behind you!
You're doing fantastically well in the most difficult conditions.
Hang in there! Hope you aren't too sore!
Keep safe,
Helen and Steve
Good to see you approaching Sullivan. it don't know how it feels, but I do know that I can now get all of the rest of the route on the Tracker and still see the detail - so you must be getting closer!
You have eaten a large part of this elephant...just keep chewing steadily.
Dick.
Doing fantastic Daniel. We are all so proud of your achievements. Keep up the great work and the end is just around the corner!!!
Hey Daniel - keep going Mate, we are all behind ya!!!!
I'll have a beer for ya tonight!
Dave
Awesome - keep thinking and adjusting as you go. You are just so amazing! You are doing fantastically well. Keep focused and keep up the great work.
Maddy sang beautifully at the school rock concert today - you would have been so proud of her. When you get back with your medal, Ellie will give you a copy of the tape she made. Keep pedalling and see you soon.
Claire and Allan
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