He came into CP2 and said, 'Ask me the question, Rory'... I did, we hugged and both shed a tear and sat in the sunshine and shared our thoughts of the last few days.
It's been a phenomimal effort... and today he has shown that he is a gentle giant of a man.
Liz, be very proud and Connie, your Daddy is one in a million.
Oh no! You've done so well mate. I'm totally gutted for you. You'll be well warmed up for the Fling on Saturday now. Rest well and be proud. It took immense courage to return.
ReplyDeletetough call, well done for getting this far .
ReplyDeleteYou are a hero Steve. You gave it your all and have been magnificent. We are all so very proud of you.
ReplyDeleteMum and Pops.
Tremendous effort Steve, be very proud of yourself . You gave it everything, even to make the line up for the start is more than most people could ever contemplate. Rest & recover well & I'll see you on the next stupid adventure!
ReplyDeleteIt is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt
ReplyDeleteSteve - Sorry to hear your out mate. The challenge is immense. I certainly didn't have the guts for it again this year, so be proud and recover well. Hope to here about your experience at an ultra sometime some.
ReplyDeleteSteve, so proud of what you have done,you are an amazing guy, even when you where hurting you had time to help me through my low moments,I would not have got so far without you, you make the world a better place. Rest up and have some good family time and will see you soon.
ReplyDeleteWell done Steve! You smashed your PB by returning to take on the challenge - that takes courage. Have a good rest and feel proud. Only 4 runners have got further than you. I had hoped to run it again this year but could not. hopefully I will run next year and be inspired by the magnificent 7 this year. Congratulations Steve and good luck Mike.
ReplyDeleteGutted for you Steve, but an amazing effort. Rest well and enjoy some good family time and I'm sure you'll come back even stronger
ReplyDeleteMy dad is one in a million. You are completely right Rory. I'm sorry its come to an end dad but you have been outstanding. Wish I was there :[
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gutted to see you go Steve, you did a tremendous job! As someone hoping to conquer this beast of a run next year, it's been inspiring to follow you and the rest of the guys this year... be damn proud of what you've accomplished!
ReplyDeleteHope you take some comfort in these fab messaes that have been posted. You really have done brill, above and beyond the majority of people. On top of that you have helped to raise money for a great charity. Everyone who knows you personally or has been following your journey is proud of your achievement! Take great comfort in that ! I told you your not nicknamed 'Super Steve' for the sake of it! Love you and see you soon xxxx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry reading this, an amazing effort Steve, third time is a charm?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant effort Steve, I know you will be gutted right now, but you should be incredibly proud of what you have achieved, we are totally in awe of you guys and such a brilliant and brave attempt...
ReplyDeleteYour still ''super steve''....what an incredible acheivement!!!! Good work! Spud xx
ReplyDeleteWell done Steve, i couldn't agree more with Jamile's comments.
ReplyDeleteMost mortals would feel very proud of just taking part in a marathon or two, but not many mortals could take part in a 5 day run averaging over 55 miles per day and come out of it with problems with a leg or tendon: thay would come out of it completly done in!
You may not have completed the 2 week run but just running those distances in 5 days is a hell of an achievement in itself. And in life that's what we have to concentrate on: on our achievements.
And you should go home feeling proud of yourself
John and Martha