Badwater Ultramarathon is well underway ( another on my buck list) First Female has finished - and was 3rd overall .
My friend Debbie is running it - and is doing great so far - looks a tad hot out there .
Link to overall positions : AdventureCORPS Presents :: 2022 Badwater 135 :: Race Results
She is rocking it! Iâm sure Ive seen her interviewed at some other races on YT?
Yep she has placed high in a number of races and was 1st woman at the winter spine race early on this year.
I tend to rest , possible do a bit of stretching , but for me its all about allowing my body to recover . Saying that everyone is different.
I thought I recognised the name. I should pay more attention. 
Badwater is looking really tough, but Debbie is tougher 
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf8xrjfued1/
That photo sums it up doesnât it. Sheâs an amazing athlete - but that heat and the 5000metres of ascent - she has 13 miles to go . that last bit from memory is really tough - but at least it will be cooler .
Is that lady ordering a pizza? Iâd be ordering a medi-vac 
Went for a test run. 10.5km trail/road and run/walk, 1hr10.
Quad hamstring felt âokâ I could feel it a bit and get the impression if I pushed hard it would bite me. The problem is I donât think I was going at a pace that would make cut off at Gorran Haven.
A bit non conclusive really. Or maybe it was conclusive?
I think deep down I know what the answer is but finding it hard to accept. I will asses in the morning
Ive said before I get the impression you and I are of a similar dispossition and possibly you are catastrophising about it. Thats what I would be. doing right now.
See how you feel in the morning. See how things go. You might find its fine.
Looks like the winner has a âcolourfulâ past!
Leg feels better today but there is still âsomethingâ there. Iâm heading to Mumâs as planned and will asses today.
Yes indeed! Just been reading STâŚ
https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Former_triathlete_wins_bad_water_135_P7778177/
Glad youâre going to your mumâs FP. FWIW I think you should just go along and enjoy what you can of the event. Just see what you can do without any pressure. Although I do understand this is easier said than done. You did run 120km recently and youâre not that slow either, so you might surprise yourself 
Agree with that @Annas
Relax, enjoy the event with no expectations and no pressure for a finish or a time
In a worst case scenario it will be a great day out in stunning countryside and good training
Thanks Anna, I think I will do that. Part of me says roll the dice and part of says donât mess about on SW Coast Path at night and possibly use race resources.
Bit of guilt creeping in but working on staying very positive today and tomorrow. 
Donât feel guilty. You have every right to be there and give this event a good honest attempt. I expect quite a few will be at the start line not 100% fit.
Well you have no choice now. Get out there and just do you. Itâll either be good enough or it wonât. But you wonât know that unless youâre on the start line. Nobody will die as result, youâll just be happy or grumpy (for a bit).
I must say I was a bit inspired by @Matthew_Spooner and his Roth build and race. I couldâve easily binned off Cotswolds last weekend. Perhaps I should have. But Iâm really glad I sucked it up and started even if I genuinely didnât know if I could finish the race.
So get your ass down to Cornwall and enjoy the sun. Be brave, be bold but be sensible. Itâll be a lot cooler down there than inland anyway.
