Not sure what to say as these reports are the hardest ones to write. As others celebrate their victories I sit and wait for another race to redeem myself. It wouldn't be too bad if this was the first one I've written but there are two others. This time a bum left knee and some slippery mud did me in. The knee had been bothering me for over a month now and even caused me to miss a few races in hopes of getting healthy; the mud caused me to lose my footing a few too many times which put some strain on a few muscles that were already having issues. In the end there are no excuses, just a DNF by my name and I can live with that. I started this running journey a long time ago and run because I enjoy it. At times I think I've lost track by focusing too much on the next big race or goal I wanted to accomplish. I've run over 225 miles at Rocky Raccoon races and have one medal to show for it. I've made some new friends along the way and had some wonderful conversations out there in those woods, but now that must come to an end.
I want to say that I am so proud of all my friends that have completed the race and won their buckle, I know that they suffered quite a bit more than me to gain their prize and they should be proud, especially considering some of the conditions they have faced while doing it. It's been a heck of a couple of years out there.
For now I will bring the distances down a bit and rediscover the passion I once had for running faster. I saw a little bit of that at the Fort Worth marathon where I went sub 4 for the first time in a long time. I will find that faster runner again and see where it takes me. As far as the trails go, I will hit them every once in a while because I do love running them, they just don't love me back.
6 comments:
You are an incredible runner and I'm so proud of you!
I've said it before and will say it again. You don't need a belt buckle to prove you're a bad ass runner. Love you.
Love Marla's comment. :-) I agree, you're awesome for putting yourself out there, and the picking-yourself-back-up stuff is what makes you even more awesome. Great time to reassess and find the passion again! Your runner friends are always with you, whatever you do next!
Sorry to hear that it Rocky Raccoon didn't turn out the way you had hoped, but we are truly impressed with you as a runner and all you have accomplished! Love that you are taking a step back and refocusing your running and running goals! And would just like to reiterate that we are two people who also consider you a badass runner!
I admire ALL of y'all for even showing up. Just the thought of 100 miles, in the RAIN no less, scares me! You once told me, after a DNF, that those races sometimes teach us the most. I couldn't agree more. I admire your drive and your committment to your goals. Even though things didn't go your way, you've shown an amazing amount of strength. I have no doubt you'll come back faster and stronger if that's your goal!
I'm so proud of u for getting out there and trying! Wasn't your day, but there's coming a day with your name on it. Thank you for being a great running role-model!
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