It’s not a DNS … it’s a deferment to 2012. Yes, I said that a few weeks ago about today’s Shamrock Half Marathon, but today sure did hurt worst than I expected. Instead of a title of “Sham Rocked V,” I have Facebook, Twitter and Daily Mile posts to remind me of the good times that I missed after four straight years. Last year’s PR seems so far away.
Instead of crawling in a small space and hiding from it, I did a short trail run today … and I’ve read just about every single post I can about the race. I’m going back to Virginia Beach next year for the Shamrock Half as a stronger runner, but perhaps more importantly a smarter runner. (Although is saying publicly that I want to break 1:40 being smart?)
Speaking of today’s trail run, I enjoyed a different scene today. It wasn’t for very long (just 2.6 miles), but it’s something I hope to do more of in the coming months. I think my legs will both curse me and praise me at the same time for the different surface.
A view from today's trail run at Falling Creek Park in Bedford.
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Stupid interwebs reminding us of every single freaking race.
Nice looking trail.. So no fear of bears or anything out there?
While I guess a bear could wonder off the mountains a few miles, I shouldn't run into any here.
I know it hurts to miss a race that has become tradition, but you have the right outlook overall. Now you have 365 days to prepare for that sub-1:40!
Hang in there!
I understand how you can be torn between running a race that is a tradition and taking care of yourself and being prepared to run the race. Next year will come soon enough and there are other races on your horizon. Nice trail run to commemorate!
Trail running is something I definitely plan to do more of this summer once the snow is all gone. It just seems like a lot more fun than running on roads, and as you said, my legs will both curse me and praise me at the same time.
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