Apparently, having a pregnant wife doesn't exactly scream CREW. Despite my training be hampered by 6 months of a stomach bug and less miles than I would like, I was looking forward to the opportunity to return to Kettle Moraine 100 and finish that bad boy, even if it took all night.
However, Sarah has a tendency to kick these kids out under deadline, and the doctor's appointment the Thursday before the race (the day of the flight out), said this pattern would continue. At 3cm dilated and 75% aphased, she could go at any time. We made the decision to stay home. And because my buddy's bachelor's gathering was in the boonies, I missed that too. But Monday came, and no baby.
She made her appearance a week later. After three days off and no sleep, I got back at it. I have hit some tempos on the trail with varying success but my real breakthrough came just pacing a 10K for a friend. I felt golden and shook the rust out, so to speak. I came back with Yasso 800s and did 10 in under 3flat with no difficulties or repercussions. A few tough bike rides have added to the feeling of general contentment.
Here is the plan: Leadville Marathon in a week will kick my butt all over but it is a fitting way to leave Colorado. I turn 30 on July 19th, and will have run 29 open marathons. I cant leave it at that. I have to put in 30 by 30 years. After moving, I will head to northern Ontario, Canada for the Friendly Massey Marathon. Originally, I thought I could win this one. Then I realized that every year other than the year I looked was faster. So I don't know what will happen. I figure if I go there to do the best I have and I lose, no harm. More to come on the South Africa plans soon.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment