This year I was going for a sub 9 hour total. Not an easy thing to do but obtainable.
All my training had gone well and all I had to do is go out there and perform.
DAY ONE: I raced ok. I really wanted a 2:20 or less.I came into Aid station 1 on time and Aid station 2 (mile 8 at 56) but slowed some between there and the finish. Came in 21st with a 2:28 Take away the day racers and I was sitting in a good spot.
DAY TWO: Felt great on the first loop of 5 miles. But coming into the aid station, I guess I got a little unfocused and "bam" went down on a root. Rolling my ankle. See photo below.
This put me out of the race. I was bummed for about a minute. I've raced enough to know there is always a race and that I live a lifestyle of fitness. So after a little ice and rest I went on a tree obstacle course the next day..really cool too.
With enough tape I managed not to tweak the ankle and came away with a great experience. (photo below of me on tree course)
This week I'll recover plus look over my training as my next big race is Stump Jump in October. Thanks for all the support I always recieve day in day out as
I try to push the human body as far as one can.
