EFMB: Breakfast Is Important

Seriously? FML.

 

The EFMB 20k road march was this morning. I started it. I finished it. And I almost died along the way. I also did not pass it. You heard me, folks. I made it all the way to the final event of EFMB, and I failed. I am beginning to think the EFMB badge is not meant for me to earn....

 

I am not the type to point fingers or pass blame. But I will say one thing: If breakfast had been provided to the candidates the morning of the road march-- I whole heartedly believe I would have had enough fuel to complete the road march in time. Instead, at mile 10, I collapsed. My body just wasn't able to continue the mission. I was making good time and I would have passed if my blood sugar wasn't in the dirt.

 

I did walk the last 2 miles. It was torture being dizzy and disoriented. But I did not quit. It was futile-- I knew I would not pass. But I did not quit. I spent a few hours in the emergency room afterwards due to nausea, vomiting, dehydration and exhaustion. I was not the only candidate in the ER.

 

What can you do? Eat breakfast I suppose....

 

I'm embarrassed. I'm mad. I'm upset. I'm not going to let this define me.

 

I'm going to go back to EFMB again.

 

I am crazy but resilient.