Yes, understandable your disappointment, especially knowing of your expertise running in European woods most of your training and racing done in Sweden!
Sorry to hear, but you have more in your future!!
Yes, come back stronger next year!
Read what Becks wrote in Cristina's log. You're a star and will be back. A summer of relaxed training will do you good. Finland 2013.
I'm sure that a summer of relaxed training would be excellent for you, however, what I have in mind is more like a summer of extended debauchery! Take your pick of plan Neil vs plan Ross :)
Also, thanks for being an excellent coach. The no-compass control pick on Hogencamp was prescient of you. CSU sweep of the team trials next year?