I have been busy since the day I left for the Tucson Marathon this past Saturday. Non stop. I have also been having a hard time wrapping my fingers around the keyboard to tap tap tap out a report on the race. Early I published one, that after re-reading - hated it! Just not me. Well, maybe me on a grumpfest.
My race was DNF at mile 24! Reason was bad timing. Literally just bad timing. Bad timing for personal health issues which were only magnified 500x's by mile 14 and on. Slowed to the point of walking much of the last half. At mile 24 I was up against the clock - literally. Take a ride to the finish, so as to not miss my shuttle to my parked 4-5 mile away rental. Which would have most likely meant - missing my afternoon flight home. Or, have a medal that says this was the most miserable race experience in 14 years.
Mile 24! Oh well, there was some race organization issues that played into this personal fiasco. Yet, I it is what it is - and I CANNOT control that. I can control my part.
Lesson learned - do what your body will allow. I am a firm believer we can WILL ourselves to things even though the body says - "shut up, go home, stay in bed, or why do this to yourself." I believe we can all take the god given physical gifts we have and will it amazing feats. Yet, when you are sick - you are sick. I was dealing with my old colon friend Diverticulitis all last week. I pushed it beyond what is sensible. Which I typically do. The result is what it is. I did my best on that day.
The result? I guess 24 miles is something to be happy with considering. Yet, obviously being that close to the finish .... ? Other races though. Next time I will book the later flight. No matter how much I hate Tucson.
The weekend was not all a lost. EMZ is pretty special. Fun, smart and beautiful family as well. She is the real deal. Respect. For. Her. HUGE! Briefly met her and her PITA and PEANUT. Thanks for the visit. Can't wait to meet again and have you meet my kiddo's.
Also found a nice place to take my wife for some 80 degrees, golf, pool and leisure time next December. Oh, does this mean I do this race again? Not sure? Yet, I do feel a certain score to settle!!!
Next race - NOT DISNEY WORLD!!! Life, realworld happenings. Things heating up some in my wife's realworld. Work Meeting needed in SF requested by her Corporate bosses. A good thing as well. Bad thing - timing again! Most of the time we need for Disney World Full Marathon family trip. We canceled it. :(!!! This will always be an issue with my wife's schedule. Really hard to plan anything too far in advance.
Next race - at this point I have another 26.2 in me right now. Yep, I am sore - quads (downhill), butt, calves and all that. Yet, my mind is still in 26.2 go go go mode. Maybe another trip to AZ again soon? Where should we meet for dinner EMZ and PITA?
Cheers!
10 comments:
Don't tease me!!
YOU must come!!
It'll be better than Tucson, I SWEAR!! ;)
you are too kind to me. seriously. wish you could have come to dinner too. next time. next time.
I know all the yummy places here. for. sure.
you're awesome!!!
Sorry to hear you DNF. We all have bad races. I say just move on. It sounds like you already have.
24 miles while dealing with diverticulitis?? You should get a medal just for that...maybe an intestine shaped one? Hmmm...maybe not, but you definitely rock pushing through that. Arizona heat sounds GOOD. our temps have been COLD.
DNF at mile 24 after a bout of diverticulitis? I hope you are feeling better but remembering what I felt like after my very-bad-day marathon recently, well, it'll come.
I am feeling that same score to settle feeling. :)
I'm sorry you were feeling so miserable. ::hugs::
Isn't running a lot like life? We trip, we get up, we learn from the experience if we are smart, and we keep on going.
Hope this DNF won't weigh you down for too long.
I say go for another 26.2 while the conditioning is up and you don't have to re-run all those long runs!! It's inside you, I know you can do it!
btw, I thought the water stations in Tucson last year royally blew it! The first one I had to literally had to wait for water. Ridiculous!
You're #1 in my book, buddy!!!
man, bummer on the timing and poor planning, but i fully agree: we control our reactions. as always, you've come through with that great attitude that I so much appreciate. 24 miles is HUGE! i hope i can run that far someday :) all that said, i'm proud of you!
Go for the full again, but maybe spread things out a wee little bit more to let life thingy's happen and not throw you off! You might put just a tad bit too much pressure on the Slomo time continuum and a little blurp throws it all out of whack. Just a thought, but I don't run marathons, so you can quickly discount my unworthy opinion ;-)
You're other post showed up in my Google reader. As I was going to say - "breathe, breathe".
Sorry things didn't go well and sorry about havingto miss your upcoming race! Hang in there Slomo!
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