Although not a 2:50, 2:55 or 3:00, the work you put into it to get to the start line, "2:50 ready" is what matters. It would be one thing if you missed a workout here and there, didn't put in the strength work, hills or speed work and then expected a PR. Take what the day give you. You battled the elements and actually won the day! 55th and another BQ to boot! Take some time to reflect and celebrate and then get ready for Des Moines! Good work.
Josh...first, congrats on a really great race, in some very challenging conditions. It was exactly what happened to me last year at IM Des Moines. It's hard to prepare for the heat when you don't see it like that until summer. And finishing with the time you did in those conditions means you are doing all you can do to be prepared for a great race.
As you know, one of the hardest things in the life of an endurance athletes is missing a goal! Regardless of whether there is good reason or not, that pressure to perform and achieve something is what drives us often. I ran on Sunday here in KC, and wow was it hot and humid. My thoughts as I ran did drift to your race and whether it was going well for you. I am so glad you were able to find the positives in your race. You really are an incredible runner!
One of the things I do after every race now is ask myself 2 questions. First, did I do all I could to be ready for it. Did I control what I can control! And second, and more importantly, did I have fun! I am a big believer in the journey and if I can say yes to both questions, I smile, celebrate, and look to how I can get even better for the next one.
Congrats, again, on a great race. Thanks for sharing your story and good luck as you recover and look to your next one. Happy Running and Cheers!
Jeff, thank you so much man. This is an incredibly kind note. I definitely felt like I did as much as I could for race day. Barring a move to a new, humid locale, I wasn't going to find a way to match those conditions, but I did put the work in and run all those miles!
As far as having fun... mostly! Haha. Last ten miles were tough, but I really did have an amazing time the first half. Onward and upward! I'll enjoy recovery while also itching to get right back out there!
Although not a 2:50, 2:55 or 3:00, the work you put into it to get to the start line, "2:50 ready" is what matters. It would be one thing if you missed a workout here and there, didn't put in the strength work, hills or speed work and then expected a PR. Take what the day give you. You battled the elements and actually won the day! 55th and another BQ to boot! Take some time to reflect and celebrate and then get ready for Des Moines! Good work.
As always, I really appreciate your support. Love you, dad!
Josh...first, congrats on a really great race, in some very challenging conditions. It was exactly what happened to me last year at IM Des Moines. It's hard to prepare for the heat when you don't see it like that until summer. And finishing with the time you did in those conditions means you are doing all you can do to be prepared for a great race.
As you know, one of the hardest things in the life of an endurance athletes is missing a goal! Regardless of whether there is good reason or not, that pressure to perform and achieve something is what drives us often. I ran on Sunday here in KC, and wow was it hot and humid. My thoughts as I ran did drift to your race and whether it was going well for you. I am so glad you were able to find the positives in your race. You really are an incredible runner!
One of the things I do after every race now is ask myself 2 questions. First, did I do all I could to be ready for it. Did I control what I can control! And second, and more importantly, did I have fun! I am a big believer in the journey and if I can say yes to both questions, I smile, celebrate, and look to how I can get even better for the next one.
Congrats, again, on a great race. Thanks for sharing your story and good luck as you recover and look to your next one. Happy Running and Cheers!
Jeff, thank you so much man. This is an incredibly kind note. I definitely felt like I did as much as I could for race day. Barring a move to a new, humid locale, I wasn't going to find a way to match those conditions, but I did put the work in and run all those miles!
As far as having fun... mostly! Haha. Last ten miles were tough, but I really did have an amazing time the first half. Onward and upward! I'll enjoy recovery while also itching to get right back out there!