Originally Posted by
datlas
Unclear if such an accomplishment is admirable or foolishness. Probably both.
It is both. It's a testament to her endurance and mental fortitude, obviously. But it's also a huge financial expenditure and I think all those hundreds of hours training and riding mostly alone has an effect on one's personality.
My clubmate ( hard to call him a friend ) did RAAM 3 times. First time he DNF'd due to hyponatremia and being unprepared. 2nd time he finished and became the first over 60 finisher. 3rd time it was his easiest and he became the first finisher over 65.
He said it cost him about $30K each time although the third time he got some help like gas cards (big help) and clothing sponsorship. He also used a product called Spiz for on the bike feeds and I think they gave him a little money as well as free product.