well, the post proves two things: ya'll can read and the last 10km of Chicago was . . . less than ideal

egads

there is very little in racing that proves more painful than the last 6.2 miles of a hot weather marathon

feels like a waste of energy, money, effort, commitment, and is frustrating

so, heal up, pick a spring event and let's go play

or, as Ernie Banks would say: "Let's play two!" (baseball reference. ask John. lol)