Reason for Cancellation
Hi, racers. This note is coming from the race director of The Crippler, Chelsea Luttrall.
It is really sad for me to write this note because I love hosting The Crippler.
However, this year has been tough on me. I have a history of severe back problems resulting from congenital defects. After surgical correction as a child, I have largely been able to enjoy any physical activity I desired. I began the year with increasing pain, and I had to change my activities up so I could remain active and feel fit, but even that was cut short by the increasing severity of symptoms. I was not surprised that nearly 30 years after surgical correction I would begin experiencing some degenerative effects, but I am still disappointed. The back pain has affected nearly all areas of life with even the most basic physical activities being impossible at times. My 8-5 job as a prosthetist and my ability to be active has taken a huge hit -- but the level of mental and emotional fatigue that has accompanied the pain has surprised me.
I’ve been struggling with admitting this to myself, but it is true: at this time, there is no way I can physically host The Crippler for 2022. Beyond the exacerbation of symptoms that would occur, I fear that a day filled with pain would prevent me from handling the day-of logistics and any emergency situation that arises with the required mental clarity. I wouldn’t be a good race director for you all; the event would suffer and so would your racing experience.
I will be refunding your entry fees over the course of the next several weeks in the reverse order that I received them. The reason for some of the time delay on the refunds is due to race preparation costs that I have already paid. Some of those fees are recoverable, and some are not, so I will need a little time to pay you all back, but I will pay you all back. I expect to have all of your entry fees refunded prior to the originally anticipated race date.
Again, I’m really sorry about this. I hate to cancel, but I’m afraid it’s mandatory for my health.
My deepest apologies,
Chelsea Luttrall
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Chelsea Luttrall
It is really sad for me to write this note because I love hosting The Crippler.
However, this year has been tough on me. I have a history of severe back problems resulting from congenital defects. After surgical correction as a child, I have largely been able to enjoy any physical activity I desired. I began the year with increasing pain, and I had to change my activities up so I could remain active and feel fit, but even that was cut short by the increasing severity of symptoms. I was not surprised that nearly 30 years after surgical correction I would begin experiencing some degenerative effects, but I am still disappointed. The back pain has affected nearly all areas of life with even the most basic physical activities being impossible at times. My 8-5 job as a prosthetist and my ability to be active has taken a huge hit -- but the level of mental and emotional fatigue that has accompanied the pain has surprised me.
I’ve been struggling with admitting this to myself, but it is true: at this time, there is no way I can physically host The Crippler for 2022. Beyond the exacerbation of symptoms that would occur, I fear that a day filled with pain would prevent me from handling the day-of logistics and any emergency situation that arises with the required mental clarity. I wouldn’t be a good race director for you all; the event would suffer and so would your racing experience.
I will be refunding your entry fees over the course of the next several weeks in the reverse order that I received them. The reason for some of the time delay on the refunds is due to race preparation costs that I have already paid. Some of those fees are recoverable, and some are not, so I will need a little time to pay you all back, but I will pay you all back. I expect to have all of your entry fees refunded prior to the originally anticipated race date.
Again, I’m really sorry about this. I hate to cancel, but I’m afraid it’s mandatory for my health.
My deepest apologies,
Chelsea Luttrall
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Chelsea Luttrall