Tour Divide

Josh Kato is likely out :(

Josh Kato posted on Facebook

"I don’t normally log into Facebook while racing my ultras. However,
this Divide is turning more into a survival march for me. Last night I
awoke vomiting, shaking and coughing uncontrollably. I was able to
point my bike to Del Norte. Feels like my body is on auto-pilot right
now. Can’t really make it do what I want it just does what it knows it
should. Not 100% sure what is wrong. Feels like multiple things at
play. Perhaps I pushed too hard and found my limits or maybe something
simple as bad food. Who knows, I’ll see how the Del Norte hospital
rates things. (Nurse humor: it will be sort of fun to walk in and tell
them I feel like I might die) This race tests you in ways you can’t
imagine. Before I set out this year I had two objectives. Chase and
catch the Mike Hall record flag (just for a bit) and to complete the
race as fast as I could in memory of a friend who can’t be here now. I
intend to honor my promises. I don’t know at what speed my legs will
now carry me but I shall continue forward. We can do more than we
think we can and we can be better than we are. Sometimes unexpected
stuff happens and we have to figure it out. Believe me, you are
tougher and more resilient than you think! We can all be better and we
can all do more."

And then:

"Well folks, this is a bit more serious. I will remain in hospital
tonight and transport somewhere else. Won’t say much now as I need to
contact my family. I want to say this- Remember, if you can be out
there do it! Don’t waste time thinking of doing things. Get out there
now! Chase your dreams!"