I am an MD familiar with your clinical situation of acute appendicitis now caring for more folks non-operatively with uncomplicated cases. and longstanding ultra runner. If you are looking for informed opinion based upon medical precedent…..good luck! You have been preparing a long time and you are in outstanding health.You are in a unique situation and I would advise….Go for it dude!
Came here as a nurse (Surgical and ER) to say exactly this. Zach, you know your body. Just listen to it like you always do. Looking forward to watching you crush it.
He peaked out at 56,000 feet of vertical in one week of his training block?!? That’s amazing. Such a dedicated and committed runner. His breathing was definitely struggling and so close to a serious surgery. I hope he chooses medical safety even though I’m cheering for him.
Man Zach is a machine and if anyone can run hard rock days after appendictomy, but seriously he looks exhausted and out of breath, like he's had a lot of pain. Don't race, take a week or two and then carry some huge fitness into a fresh block.
Ahh appendicitis is terrible. All you can eat sushi was my night of emergency room visit for my appendectomy. My family told me I had the flu or just needed to go to the bathroom. I knew differently.
Hmmm, as a nurse listening to him describe his severe pain, please get to the ER sooner! You all have a high pain tolerance! Writhing in pain is not normal! Any type of viral or bacterial infection can cause inflammation in the appendix. Training for long distances makes you mildly immunocompromised. Glad you took time off to heal. I know it’s very disappointing. 🫤
We love you and support you no matter what Zach!!! You are such a beast and your story is far from over!
Cameron's Cone is an awesome climb! Was gunning for the local legend until Zach started busting out 3 summits a day. Absolute legend
I am an MD familiar with your clinical situation of acute appendicitis now caring for more folks non-operatively with uncomplicated cases. and longstanding ultra runner. If you are looking for informed opinion based upon medical precedent…..good luck! You have been preparing a long time and you are in outstanding health.You are in a unique situation and I would advise….Go for it dude!
Came here as a nurse (Surgical and ER) to say exactly this. Zach, you know your body. Just listen to it like you always do. Looking forward to watching you crush it.
Good luck Zack ! Rooting for you!!
It´s OK Zach!, you don´t have tu run, just take care of yourself as long as you need, and come back for the UTMB!, we love you!
Zach at Grand Raid Reunion... 🤩
Great ambassador of the sport!
He peaked out at 56,000 feet of vertical in one week of his training block?!? That’s amazing. Such a dedicated and committed runner. His breathing was definitely struggling and so close to a serious surgery. I hope he chooses medical safety even though I’m cheering for him.
Man Zach is a machine and if anyone can run hard rock days after appendictomy, but seriously he looks exhausted and out of breath, like he's had a lot of pain.
Don't race, take a week or two and then carry some huge fitness into a fresh block.
Zach's the man! Such an inspiration
Dylan going all in with the surgery questions in detail! Oh my! Glad you are ok Zach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fingers crossed. Zach is my favourite runner and seeing him go head to head this weekend with the great Francois is an exciting prospect
The guy has an appendectomy and is still contemplating the most difficult 100 in the US. I’m not sure I would even contemplate a flat local 5k 😂
Send it Zach!
Just gonna send it
I wanna be like Zach. Such a humble cool dude.
Dr. Quinn! 😂
Just from his breathing, I feel like he's in incredible pain. I hope it all works out
He always talks/breaths like that.
@@jimrhodes6820 Silverton is also at 10k feet. Dylan sounds kinda raspy/labored too.
Bummer. Zach isn't racing. :( Best for him, though I really wanted to see him take this race this year. Next year man!!!!!!
Here is a cool article from Science Direct…
Acute Appendicitis: An Armed Forces experience of high altitude
ilg senses that Z’s breath is so clavicular that this is not the Start Line to toe…. head bowed to Warrior Bro…
Take it easy, Zach. I'm hoping you'll maybe sit this one out.
This is going to make my freetrail picks, difficult.
"Like squeezing my balls". Obviously, not in a good way. 😀 Get well Zach and take care if you do race this weekend!!
If I was a doctor I would not sign off any of the participants 😂.
Isn't it the responsibility of the racer to decide based on the advice he gets.
Glad your not a doctor
Ahh appendicitis is terrible. All you can eat sushi was my night of emergency room visit for my appendectomy. My family told me I had the flu or just needed to go to the bathroom. I knew differently.
Dear God, I pray that Zach’s doctor gives him the green light. He is do for an American win to represent at Hardrock. He almost took Jim down at UTMB.
Not gonna lie, be as fit as you want but this is a stupid thing to do after an appendectomy 👎 rest and live to see another fight
As awesome he is, i don't know but he sounded a bit winded talking to DBo..
He always looks and sounds like he's dying . Just the way he is lol
Why is Zach so out of breath during this interview?
Could be emotional.
Duct tape the incision sites, then move out.
Hmmm, as a nurse listening to him describe his severe pain, please get to the ER sooner! You all have a high pain tolerance! Writhing in pain is not normal! Any type of viral or bacterial infection can cause inflammation in the appendix. Training for long distances makes you mildly immunocompromised. Glad you took time off to heal. I know it’s very disappointing. 🫤