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Sunday Apr 19, 2015 #
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Getting close now. Sometimes the waiting is the hardest. Lots of anxiety.
But there is also the usual question -- would you rather be doing this or not doing this? And the answer once again is, of course, doing this is better. And especially, to be doing this at this age, just to still be able to even to get to the start line, is so much better than being relegated to the sidelines. That time will come soon enough, maybe gradually, maybe suddenly, but in the meantime I think of one of my favorite sayings -- nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Weather looks like is will be reasonably unpleasant, wet and strong headwinds. But the temperature should be about right, mid/upper-40s. Just have to get the clothing right. Current plans are to start with just shorts and a singlet, plus cap, plus some light gloves, plus a long-sleeve shirt wrapped around the waist in case I get chilled in the latter parts. All subject to change, of course, depending on how it feels in the morning.
And, as I usually do, experience, thinking back to times I have raced in miserable weather, and how it went. And how it went, well, you get wet but you don't melt.... :-)
Still time to sign on and join the many fine folks willing to donate to our juniors if I can put in enough miles. See Tuesday's log entry and add your name to the comments, or email me, pg@crocker.com
And tomorrow, if you're curious, my number is 22159, I'll start roughly 10:55. There are mobile apps, also searchable results online, giving live splits at about half a dozen spots. See here for links.
But there is also the usual question -- would you rather be doing this or not doing this? And the answer once again is, of course, doing this is better. And especially, to be doing this at this age, just to still be able to even to get to the start line, is so much better than being relegated to the sidelines. That time will come soon enough, maybe gradually, maybe suddenly, but in the meantime I think of one of my favorite sayings -- nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Weather looks like is will be reasonably unpleasant, wet and strong headwinds. But the temperature should be about right, mid/upper-40s. Just have to get the clothing right. Current plans are to start with just shorts and a singlet, plus cap, plus some light gloves, plus a long-sleeve shirt wrapped around the waist in case I get chilled in the latter parts. All subject to change, of course, depending on how it feels in the morning.
And, as I usually do, experience, thinking back to times I have raced in miserable weather, and how it went. And how it went, well, you get wet but you don't melt.... :-)
Still time to sign on and join the many fine folks willing to donate to our juniors if I can put in enough miles. See Tuesday's log entry and add your name to the comments, or email me, pg@crocker.com
And tomorrow, if you're curious, my number is 22159, I'll start roughly 10:55. There are mobile apps, also searchable results online, giving live splits at about half a dozen spots. See here for links.
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