Scratches 2018

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Scratches 2018

Postby tanglefoot » Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:58 pm

Very early in the race but Zoya De Nire is showing as scratched in Skwentna.

Dont know why yet but surprised she scratched that early.

Something about medication? Did she forget or not receive it when she should have?
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby Eggs » Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:15 pm

From her FB: 10 hrs. ago (guess it was John that posted)
Doesn't really answer/clarify your question except looks like she couldn't make it to FL.
Zoya was stalled atYentna Station for 4-1/2 hours. Her heart rate was up around 180. She normally has meds with her but hasn't needed them for 5-6 months so naturally forgot them. Finally got her heart rate down to 130's so took off for Skwentna. I got her prescription filled and ran the meds to the ITC in Anch. arriving there at 1:00 am. (I was headed home near Sheep Mountain). The idea is to get her medication to Finger Lake by mid-morning so she can pick them up when she arrives. Looks to me like the dogs are doing well as she was moving at 11 mph last check. I will post something more comprehensive when I am awake.
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby flowerpower » Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:06 pm

Seems like she has health issues every year that she runs. :?
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby Moose » Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:23 pm

Health issues. . .or something.
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby fladogfan » Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:58 pm

That's a shame, she is young to have heart issues.
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby libby the lab » Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:34 pm

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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby flowerpower » Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:37 pm

:( :( :( :(
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby mira » Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:38 pm

Too bad.

Perhaps she will try again next year? To get a decent final run...
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby emwcee » Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:03 pm

More from Zoya's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Zoya-DeNure-135304399871496/)
Off the trail and busy with doctors in Anchorage. Not what I had expected as we happily pulled the hook Sunday afternoon on Willow Lk. Disappointed doesn't cover it. Sad doesn't touch it.
As you all know, my race ended in Skwentna. At the time, I had felt grateful to make it to Yentna in one piece and had been through what felt like several marathons in this short run up the river. My heart was beating at 200 beats per minute about an hour out.....for hours. I arrived Yentna in rough shape. I could hardly breath, stand straight up and was experiencing great pains in my chest, neck and back. My chest was feeling tightly restricted. I was light headed and it took all I had to care for my lively team before trying to reach John about medication and advice.
I waited in Yentna until my heart rate came down. About 11pm, it came down to 138. I took off for Skwentna. We had a beautiful fast run up to SKW but I was still experiencing strange symptoms. My left arm was in pain now and my chest was experiencing sharp shooting pain.
I had a doctor on hand to talk to in SKW and decided after staying 5 hrs with no sign of change to not gamble with my life for the dog race. It's all fun and games until something like this happens. Priorities change quickly. I AM SAD. I am sad not to go to Nome one last time with my beautiful team, we worked hard to get the team there this year. This was going to be my last run to Nome for awhile as we had discussed as a family earlier this year to concentrate our time, money and energy on other important things in our life for a bit. I had been so looking forward to this great trip across the state with my team one more time.

What I'm learning...I have A-Fib
A heart condition that can be managed by medication, diet change and possible surgery. I will be visiting a heart specialist later this week and will do whatever it takes to get this under control in order to keep living a happy and healthy life. As depleted as I feel today, I know this time shall pass and I ask for your love, prayers and respect during this time. If you know me, you know that I'm one of the most positive, optimistic people on this planet and in time will bounce back.

Thank you to all who have been part of my Iditarod journey. Its been one of many ups and downs. Last years run was incredible, full of learning, overcoming and faith. I'll cherish the incredible memories made with my special team and strive to move on. It's the dogs, the villages and the distance wilderness travel that always brought me back.
Sending up prayers for the other teams on the trail and wishing all a great and safe race. Life is a gift and I'm thankful to still be in it.
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Re: Scratches 2018

Postby emwcee » Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:06 pm

I think it's a wise decision for Zoya not to run the Iditarod anymore. She just doesn't seem cut out for it. Perhaps she can still do some recreational mushing with her rescue dogs - give people rides, etc.

So sorry hear about Dee Dee. Was hoping for one good final run for her. It will be interesting to see what she does next.
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