So sorry you had to experience this type of situation. However, you handled it with incredible integrity and humility. Onwards and upwards for your next adventures, Luke.
Crushing when you know you've made a wrong turn. I had a wrong turn at Northburn 100 only had to back track about a mile. The mental fatigue can get the best of anyone. Keep going bro!
Nothing like a setback to motivate you further - you handled this so well despite how gutted you must feel. reminder to myself- read the course map (twice)!
Ahhh mate. Sorry to hear. Tough situation for all involved. Keep the chin up and lock n load for that next race. The next win will be even sweeter. Love your work legend 🫡
The people that count won’t be thinking that mate! Can’t bring your integrity into question after discussing with multiple event coordinators/directors and posting the run for all to dissect on Strava! Despite the DQ you’re still a massive winner 👑
What a bummer man, but you seemed to do your part in notifying the RDs in the moment, and super great for the honesty in this video! Line up there next year!
That’s unlucky mate! You still raced much better than the rest of them though! That’s sportsmanship at the top level! Come back next year and smash your own course record!💪🏼
Hmm don’t think I’ve run a trail where going off route didn’t happen.. that’s trail running. But yeah, guess it’s different when it comes to podium.sorry bout that mate, good luck for the next one
Thats devastating man - seems like you cooked everyone by at least an hour. I can see why they made the call blah blah but you should treat it as a victory. Biggest win is handling it with class
I ran this event once and never again. course designed by none runners which i personally hated. Then was told we could not even walk out on course to cheer on our friends! as if they owned the whole forest.
Their race their rules though I guess. Plenty of other sick races to choose from these days so I’m sure there’s something out there for you. I’m heading up to Hounslow next month to tick that one off the bucket list. Can’t wait!
Bugger. That’s bad luck. Race director should have stuck by his original decision. No way second place was challenging for the win. A more appropriate action would have been a time penalty, and no course record recorded.
@@lukewbarrett enjoy running with your collie. Mine has been awesome. Tough doing an easy run with him 😝but the company is great. 25 k trail easy for him. The stamina of these beautiful dogs is insane. All the best
Good on ya Luke. Great run nonetheless. See you in Cape Town 🎉
Thanks mate. No budget for Cape Town this year but it’s definitely still on the to do list 🤙
So sorry you had to experience this type of situation. However, you handled it with incredible integrity and humility. Onwards and upwards for your next adventures, Luke.
Thanks Julie! Not everything goes to plan always, just gotta enjoy what you can and move on I guess. Here’s to more adventures 🍻
No doubts you'll bounce right back and hit the podium in the next one. Your humility and honesty are way better than a first place finish.
Thanks mate, kind words. Not sure I’m in the hunt for a podium at Hounslow, but I’ll give it my best crack!
Your integrity and humility are super inspiring. Keep smashing your goals and I look forward to see your next blue mountains run!
Thanks so much! Blue mountains are going to be epic 😍😍😍
Crushing when you know you've made a wrong turn. I had a wrong turn at Northburn 100 only had to back track about a mile. The mental fatigue can get the best of anyone. Keep going bro!
Yeah not the first time I’ve gone off course. This one was just particularly confusing and unfixable. My bad! Onto the next one!
Nothing like a setback to motivate you further - you handled this so well despite how gutted you must feel. reminder to myself- read the course map (twice)!
You know it! The fire is burning that’s for sure. Thanks mate! And yes, reading course maps is indeed (in retrospect) excellent advice 😂🙄🤙
Ahhh mate. Sorry to hear. Tough situation for all involved. Keep the chin up and lock n load for that next race. The next win will be even sweeter. Love your work legend 🫡
Thanks man. The chin is up! Just don’t want people thinking I tried to pull a swifty. 🤙
The people that count won’t be thinking that mate! Can’t bring your integrity into question after discussing with multiple event coordinators/directors and posting the run for all to dissect on Strava! Despite the DQ you’re still a massive winner 👑
Yeah thanks man. Still a fun race which is what it’s all about I guess!
Gutted for you but know that you’ll dust yourself off and get back out there to do what you love the most 🤘
Hope to see you at GSER one year soon 🙏
Thanks mate. All smiles here. GSER is in fact a strong maybe to round out the year this year!
What a bummer man, but you seemed to do your part in notifying the RDs in the moment, and super great for the honesty in this video! Line up there next year!
Thanks man! Yeah no hiding from my mistake. Tried to fix my mistake but turns out it was unfixable! All smiles though, onto the next one!
Everyone did the right thing here refreshing. You can always win another. Way to be transparent mad respect.
Yeah no regrets or hard feelings at all. Onto the next one now!
Davestating bro. Sorry to hear. What an amazingly humble view of it you have!!!!
Haha it’s all good though. It’s just running after all 😂
You're a good guy. You made every possible effort. ❤
Yeah I tried. Couldn’t undo what was done though. Ah well, I respect the decision now onto the next one!
Ah that’s so hard! An honest mistake, and well done making sure it was known. You still raced one heck of a race and should feel fantastic about it.
Fantastic might be a stretch, but I ran hard that’s for sure!
Still a win in my book brother! Dont let it get you down, you'll bounce back even stronger in the next one
Haha thanks mate. Still hard a solid run so happy with that for sure.
At least you can get that first first place feeling again now. Thanks for the transparency, well addressed.
Haha gotta work hard and maybe, just maybe I’ll get a shot at a win again.
You are awesome for the sport, keep being a great human.
Haha thanks mate. Just having a crack!
Ah so devo. You’ll be making another winning video soon - I have no doubt! 👏🏽 🏆 💪🏽
Courtenay! I am always filled to the brim with nothing but doubts, but thanks! 😂
That’s unlucky mate! You still raced much better than the rest of them though! That’s sportsmanship at the top level! Come back next year and smash your own course record!💪🏼
I may have run faster, just on the wrong trail… not sure which is better! On to the next one for sure
That sucks! Good on ya for making this explanatory apology, though. As you said, there’s always next year. 😊
Yeah all good. Still had a fun time and a good run which has to count for something! No hard feelings. Onto the next one!
Unlucky mate, it sucks, but it will make the next win even sweeter.
🤞there is a next time 😂
Honesty always wins. Well done, you did the right thing.
Running the right course also helps in the pursuit of winning too it seems 😂
Devastating. Good job owning it.
Hounslow Classic?
Can’t hide from the truth! All smiles though.
Yeah Hounslow 42 keeeeen
A mistake, but you handled the situation, in particular the decision with humility, integrity and honesty.
Thanks mate. Just gotta keep crackin I guess!
Mate, you took a wrong turn. It's no biggie, we still love ya!
Haha thanks! Minor bummer to an otherwise fun weekend. Next time!
Tough break Luke 😢
Gah it’s all good. Silly mistake, but running that far is also pretty silly 😂
Sorry to hear mate… tough luck. Really sucks.. can see why but it’s tough, well done for owning mate and credit to you
Ah it’s all good. Gotta own your mistakes! Cheers.
Chin up Luke, a bummer yes, but harness it and crush the next one! Which blue mountains event are you entering?
Thanks Mitch, the chin is up! Gonna line up for Hounslow 42 keeeeeen
Keep the trophy ! 😂. Ah what a pisser. Makes for a better story Luke. Well done on the vid mate.
Haha thanks mate. What a rollercoaster
Hmm don’t think I’ve run a trail where going off route didn’t happen.. that’s trail running. But yeah, guess it’s different when it comes to podium.sorry bout that mate, good luck for the next one
Yeah I guess they have to scrutinise the front runners and I didn’t pass. All smiles though, hopefully stay on track for the next one!
Honkin pal, fair play for owning and telling the Marshall / RD. Lessers would have hidden the mistake and cracked on regardless.
Couldn’t sleep at night if I carried on like that. Fair and square or not at all. Cheers!
@@lukewbarrett top man
Still 100k, what a feat!
Can confirm it’s a long way and hurts like hell 😂
Thats devastating man - seems like you cooked everyone by at least an hour. I can see why they made the call blah blah but you should treat it as a victory. Biggest win is handling it with class
Thanks Peter. Was otherwise quite a good day! Guess I just gotta come back better next year 🤙
I ran this event once and never again. course designed by none runners which i personally hated. Then was told we could not even walk out on course to cheer on our friends! as if they owned the whole forest.
Their race their rules though I guess. Plenty of other sick races to choose from these days so I’m sure there’s something out there for you. I’m heading up to Hounslow next month to tick that one off the bucket list. Can’t wait!
@@lukewbarrett yes true mate. jabulani next w/end then C2S sunday. first ever road marathon Sydney September. Austinmer/Thirroul home of legends!!!
There was me thinking Polly was an English sheepdog
Hahaha she is indeed so floofy and fat at the moment 😂
bad luck mate - Next time
Thanks mate. All smiles!
Bugger. That’s bad luck. Race director should have stuck by his original decision. No way second place was challenging for the win. A more appropriate action would have been a time penalty, and no course record recorded.
I actually suggested that, but they’d already decided on the DSQ. All good. Their race their rules! Just gotta run the right course next time 🤙
Too bad, you get it next time
Hopefully there is a next time! 🤞
I’m just surprised people actually have time to dissect your course map.
Plenty of Sherlock Holmes Strava police out there. 🕵️♂️ Just trying to stay one step ahead!
@@lukewbarrett enjoy running with your collie. Mine has been awesome. Tough doing an easy run with him 😝but the company is great. 25 k trail easy for him. The stamina of these beautiful dogs is insane. All the best
Gah I can’t wait! She’s flat out walking around the block at the moment. Ultra dog program starts asap 😂
What's next hounslow
You know it