Time: 2:19:06
Place: Too far back to count or care
Let's just say I had an inexplicably terrible day. Like one of those dreams where you punch/kick (or, what, run?) with no affect and the effort seems fruitless and wasted. The rational side of me reasons that it does not really matter, who really cares? There are bigger issues in the world and I count myself fortunate to be able to do one of the things I love most, run up mountains. On the other hand, the emotional side of me says WTF! I felt well trained, well tapered, had the right mindset and it just did not pan out the way I envisioned. Oh well, you win some, you lose some.
I need to digest the day a bit more before I write a report, maybe tomorrow. Ughhh.
Sorry about the race. It doesn't matter how relevant it is to the rest of the world; it mattered to you. 2:19 isn't the runner you are and you know that.
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Jeff- That run is a beast. The one time I ran it I dogged it so hard. More time sleeping at the summit of Evans should do the trick.
ReplyDeleteOh and I have your Gerry Roach book transcendental summit to return to you ; this easily made my top 10 of all time reads. We also have baby clothes for you when you find out what you are having.. happy running..
Hey JV,
ReplyDeleteYou're right some times it works and sometimes it doesn't and if you knew why you'd be a rich man! I think that's the lure for some, if training is the same then why are the results different, so many variables such as "life". The fact of the matter remains, you did the race and you posted a great time! Maybe not what you envisioned time wise but, hey, you'll run up Green tomorrow and spit this one out. Take care
Thanks guys. The disappointment faded through the afternoon and then I slept it off last night. There is little point in looking back and thinking about what might have been. No worries, on to the next thing.
ReplyDeleteI know all the feelings you put down here. Some training runs I get outside and get into the run only to feel flat or downright awful and think, "I'm just glad today's not a race day." And sometimes that day is race day. It just goes like that sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThe fun's in the training and looking forward to the next event. Keep up the good running and stay psyched.