This is a tough one to write about. In one sense, it was a smashing success. I ran 2:55:50, finished 25th overall, first in my age group, and even won a £100 gift certificate to a local running store, along with a beautiful quaich. I did a heck of a lot better than the last time I ran the race, in 2008, when I was forced to drop out at about mile 10 with atrial fibrillation.
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First Place 50 and Over
Quaich (Scottish Whiskey Cup) |
On the other hand, this was the toughest and least pleasant race I can remember running. None of that had to do with the course or the weather; it was entirely my fault. I simply was not mentally nor physically ready. I came through the first half of the race in about 1:24:00, and faded badly after that. From mile 20 or so on, I had a bad cramp in my left calf. I walked through the last three aid stations.
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| The Finish Line |
But most importantly, I had the support of my friends on a tough day. And, I got to see Scotland again, the most beautiful country in the entire world. I can't wait to go back.
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Whitebridge, near Loch Ness
Me and Stan Carmack in the distance |
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Point of Sleat on the Isle of Skye
Scotland is the most beautiful place on Earth |
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