Day 7. Logrono

 It's all over.


    I have to wave the white flag and give in to to the mercy of the pain in my knee. Despite a knee strap and kinesiology tape the last 30km of the 160km total were agony and zero fun.

    I've now left the trail, disappointed, but it is definitely the correct decision.   

    I thank my little band of supporters who cheered me on.

Comments

  1. Anonymous3 June 2023 at 09:14

    Impressed Frankie, very impressed matey. Kudos to you old friend I wouldnt have lasted one day 🤓👍. Some R&R now needed, stay well

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  2. The French Connection4 June 2023 at 09:43

    You gave it your best, DNF is better than DNS. Rest that knee and savour what you achieved. Fiona

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