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DLF > DNF >> DNS

krisiepoo
krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Dead last Finish is greater than did not finish is infintely greater than did not start

I have to remember this on days like today

I went to run over my lunch hour, 5 miles on the schedule. it is so bloody hot & humid that after 2 miles I stopped running and turned around and walked back to my office.

I felt like I failed, but then repeated the above mantra to myself... over and over again.

Just posted in case anyone else feels like a failure, at least your doing something for yourself!

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  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    But you did something and that's the main thing. You did more than others who went to McDonalds drive thru for lunch! Be proud you did SOMETHING. :drinker:
  • conidiring
    conidiring Posts: 230 Member
    2 miles is nothing to sneeze at! Yah for you...and you lapped the people on the couch. You're title is so right! Something is always better than nothing!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    When I did my first half marathon I experienced a problem with my right IT band and ended up walking the last 7km. I just kept telling myself that DNF was not an option even if I had to crawl on my hands and knees.

    But you're right DNF is infinitely better than DNS. I don't like running in the heat either, fortunately I'm an early riser and try get out the door around 5:00AM while it's still nice and cool(er)
  • MtnKat
    MtnKat Posts: 714
    Way to go!!!

    One time it was so hot that I had to run from shady spot to shady spot to make it home. Never again.

    I run in the early mornings...good way to beat the heat :-)

    Congrats on getting out there!!
  • Fitwam
    Fitwam Posts: 275 Member
    Awesome title! I have to remember that one! And you are sooo right! DNF is def better than DNS! Way to get moving on your lunch break! And thanks for the aswesome reminder!
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
    Unfortunately my mornings are tight. I get up at 5 to walk the dogs (have 3), go to work, come home to feed/poop the dogs and 3 nights a week I turn around and go to school after work... My lunch hours are my only time... I have a gym membership which I should have just gone on the treadmill today but it *seemed* decent out :)
  • raindance_maggie
    raindance_maggie Posts: 150
    thank you *hugs* much...needed...and appreciated.
  • payupalice
    payupalice Posts: 126 Member
    Thank you for posting this. I need to remember it.
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