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So as I sit here struggling to write my race recap of this year’s Boston Marathon, there is one word that keeps popping into my head.
That word is disappointment.
Now, before any of you start to feel sorry for me, let me clarify one thing – Disappointment is NOT a dirty word. Disappointment does NOT need to be a word of sadness. Disappointment does NOT need to elicit comforting words.
No, in this case, disappointment can be a word of hope, a word of dedication, a word of renewed inspiration.
If I were not disappointed in my performance this past Monday, I would have to question every run, every drill, every drop of sweat spilled since the middle of last December. My disappointment legitimizes the hard work. My disappointment gives my 4AM runs meaning.
…and because of my disappointment, I will go back to the drawing board, come up with a plan, and run another 26.2 – once again with the goal of running faster than I’ve ever run over that fantastic distance we call a marathon.
“Use this experience to sharpen the steel for the next one.”
-my friend Brendan M.
Yep I like the way you think. Learn from the race and on to the next.
Its all about the learning and progressing right?!!
Great attitude man. I’ll still be very interested in reading the race report, though! You were crushing the workouts leading up to the race, I was always impressed by the workouts you were laying down! I’ll be interested in your deconstruction and analysis of the event.
I know what you mean.
I love your attitude. Live, learn and do your best 🙂
That’s what it’s all about … and I’m not talking hokey-pokey.
Like Doug said, “I know what you mean.” Part of me understands and says, “You ran BOSTON! You CAN’T be disappointed!” But part of me knows I could have done better. Much better. I’ve never had calf cramps before and don’t know what caused them Monday. Aside from that, I felt fantastic – never stronger in a marathon. If not for the cramps, it would have been a special day. Ahhh, but they were there.
So now, I, like you, have to “go back to the drawing board, come up with a plan, and run another 26.2 – once again with the goal of running faster than I’ve ever run over that fantastic distance we call a marathon.”
See you soon!
Aw that’s a bummer… but I think you have a good attitude about it!
Your perspective is right on. So…what will be your next marathon?
That’s a darned good question. Gotta think about that one…
Luau, that’s an amazing attitude. So…when’s your next one?
MissV!!! It’s is so good to hear from you. Yes, you are missed on Twitter! My next race is going to be a portion of an Around the Lake Ultra Marathon. It’s a 24 hour race with an option for either 12 hours or a marathon. The mental toughness gut check will be that the race occurs around a 3.2 mile loop around a lake! Should be fun though.