Extremely Disappointed

CompetitiveChik

posted: 3/3/2013 at 9:32 AM

Hey guys. My time is not what I was expecting. Im extremely disappointed in myself. I cried for hours yesterday. I worked so hard and got nothing in return. I wanted, at the very least, a pr and I couldn't even get that. I don't know what happened yesterday. I just couldn't seem to make things work. Right now I don't even know if I wanna run another marathon again.

Dec 23 - Apocalypse Survivors Half Marathon

Jan 13 - Houston Chevron Marathon

Feb 17 - Austin Half Marathon

March 2 - Woodlands Marathon

ImNotScott

you mad bro?

posted: 3/3/2013 at 9:50 AM

I'm so sorry Rachel! Sometimes, despite all the hard work, is just isn't our day. I know that you know that already but try to keep it in mind. Give yourself some time to take it all in before you make any decisions on the future.

"A goal without a plan it is just a dream" - Dave Ramsey

PR's:
HM: 1:44:18 (05/06/13)
FM: 3:54:51 (3/16/13)

2013 Races

Rock n Roll USA (3/16) - Goal: < 4:00:00

Frederick HM (5/5) - Goal: To have fun and celebrate life.

Marine Corps Marathon (10/27) - Goal: ?

jojo61397

posted: 3/3/2013 at 12:04 PM

I'm so sorry Rachel... Take a few days and process it and then decide. The season's almost over, maybe have a race-free summer, and come back in the fall ready to go.

Jodi

PR:

Half: 1:48 (March 3rd, 2013)

Full: 4:05:40 (March 17th, 2013)

2013/2014 Goals:

Sub-4:00 hour Marathon

Sub- 125 pounds
Sub- 1:45 hour half.

Julia1971

This girl is on fire.

posted: 3/3/2013 at 12:29 PM

Ugh. I'm so sorry to hear the race didn't go the way your planned. I know how much you wanted that PR and how hard you worked to get it. I wish I could reach through the computer and give you a hug. I agree with everyone else - take a few days and then decide.

2013 PRs:
5K: 20:43

10K: 43:44

10M: 1:09:15
HM: 1:34:37

M: 3:23:53 (NYCMQ, BQ-20)

marco59

posted: 3/3/2013 at 1:19 PM

Rachel--very sorry to hear that....similar conditions and course as last year? I agree with what everyone else has said before about not making a quick decision on running fulls.

not too swift

posted: 3/3/2013 at 2:06 PM

I'm sorry it didn't go like you wanted. I had a very disappointing marathon last year, and it is very tough, especially after all the hard training. Like the other said, take a break, recover, and then see how you feel.

PRs (need new ones!): 10K 48:28, HM 1:45:49, M 3:47:04

2013: Georgia Marathon 3/17, Atlanta Marathon 10/27

Docket_Rocket

Bad Ass

posted: 3/3/2013 at 2:54 PM

I am sorry, Rachel. Take a few days before you make any decisions. I know what it's like to work hard and not get what your worked so hard for. Hugs.

Damaris
Marathon Maniac, Ultra Runner

PRs: 24:57 (5K); 51:25 (10K); 42:46 (5 Miles); 2:04:31 (HM); 4:34:09 (Marathon); 8:00 (Trail 50K)

Damaris Runs with Asthma

jackdyl11

posted: 3/3/2013 at 2:54 PM

Rachel, I'm so sorry to hear that. It is so tough to set all of your expectations on one day, to work so hard for so long, and then to have one bad day ruin your chances. I've been there, as I expect we all have, and it is the absolute worst part of running. Do you have any ideas as to why the race didn't come together?

Remember, the work you did for this race is still in you. Marathons are tricky and maybe you couldn't access the fitness you've built today, but you will still benefit from all the miles you've put in if you choose to give it another shot, whether now or in the fall.

Have a beer or 10 and I hope you start feeling better.

So_Im_a_Runner

posted: 3/3/2013 at 3:24 PM

Like everyone else said, I feel really disappointed for you too. You've been through a lot in the last month or so - maybe it took more out of you than you thought? I know it's a hard perspective to take after a result you didn't want, but there's a lot more to the marathon than just the race itself. In other words, I hope you can take some positives from the journey that led you up to the race. And, like Jack said, that fitness and training is still in you and you can use it going forward. Hopefully you'll feel better in a few days. If not, maybe you can focus on a different distance until you feel the desire again.

PRs: Marathon (2:56xx; '13) Half (1:25xx; '12) 10k (40:26; '11) 5mi (29:23; '13) 5k (18:31; '11)

Cprensch

posted: 3/5/2013 at 10:26 AM

How are you today , CC? I am sure the sting is still fresh but hopefully the wound isn't as wide open and bleeding. Have you spoken to your coach about it? She have any insight for you?

Cprensch

posted: 3/5/2013 at 10:28 AM

Ah crud, this is PO. My Kindle got set up under a different account. Need to change that.

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