I'm really quite at a loss. It was a confounding day. I felt sure that I had brought the run portion of my run/walk to a level where 30 kms would be easy. I set out today with a 3/2 strategy, effectively walking 40% of the time. I felt sluggish as soon as I started, bur managed to get into a bit of a groove eventually. That lasted for a while but when I got to the mailbox just before 23 kms I was totally done. I almost passed out at that point.
But.....
I ain't no quitter, so after a quick bathroom break I decided I was gonna finish the last 7 kms. It took me over an hour, and was as painful as any 7 kms I have ever completed. I walked all but 5 mins of the distance!
I'm at a loss!
And frustrated!
I found distraction playing with my bike.
You see I had to replace this part. I screwed up a dimension when I gave them my original specs.
That meant removing all these parts.
Which made it look pretty sad.
And although I ain't no bike mechanic, I do okay. I got it all back together.

I also had a few distracting moments form the usual source.
"Damn that water's cold. Maybe we'll just stick our heads in!"
I think it's a genetic thing.
And if miracles like these two can happen, who knows what else my future may hold. Maybe one day I will even be able to run again. Ya gotta believe!!
run/walk/drag my ass, 30 kms
...and this one's pretty good eh?...
"I believe if God doesn't give you a miracle, you are a miracle of God for somebody else's salvation."---Nick Vujicic
Love
Peter
But.....
I ain't no quitter, so after a quick bathroom break I decided I was gonna finish the last 7 kms. It took me over an hour, and was as painful as any 7 kms I have ever completed. I walked all but 5 mins of the distance!
I'm at a loss!
And frustrated!
I found distraction playing with my bike.
You see I had to replace this part. I screwed up a dimension when I gave them my original specs.
That meant removing all these parts.
Which made it look pretty sad.
And although I ain't no bike mechanic, I do okay. I got it all back together.
I also had a few distracting moments form the usual source.
"Damn that water's cold. Maybe we'll just stick our heads in!"
I think it's a genetic thing.
And if miracles like these two can happen, who knows what else my future may hold. Maybe one day I will even be able to run again. Ya gotta believe!!
run/walk/drag my ass, 30 kms
...and this one's pretty good eh?...
"I believe if God doesn't give you a miracle, you are a miracle of God for somebody else's salvation."---Nick Vujicic
Love
Peter


Indeed! Excellent quote, and I'm sorry about your running loss.
ReplyDeleteSorry you are frustrated. Your advice to me: keep on keeping on!
ReplyDeleteLove, gail