Thursday, May 30, 2013
Limitations
I ran my once a year, if that, 10K race today. I ran according to my strategy plan. All went as I wanted, except that I did not run as fast as I thought I would. In my mid 60s I could run this race about 6:30 faster. Now I am 70. I was ready to run. I had a clear path all the time. I did not have any nagging pain to hold me back. I just did not run the pace I thought I would run. I did not get tired late in the race and slow way down. I just never ran real fast in the first place. It felt fast. Feelings can fool you. The good news is that I don't feel miserable. I am not whining. I will run again next year. I glorified God by my effort. It was a very enjoyable day. I enjoyed the race, not withstanding the effort it took. I ran slow. Limitations? Aging? It is nice to know that I am OK with me. It makes running fun and not a dissapointment. Oh! It was really hot out there. Does that slow one down?
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Just think 30 years ago in 1983 you ran the race in just over 36 minutes. A mean lean Terrance Ryan at the age of 40!
ReplyDeleteThe fact is, you ran the Bolder Boulder!! At 70!!
ReplyDeleteHey Father I used to shoot in the low 80's in golf when I was in my fifties. now at 61 I can not break 90, but I am having much more fun and i think my strategy and my swing are better. i just don't score as well. Keep on running and encouraging us youngsters!
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