Went home DEVASTATED

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7 years ago 01/22/2017 4:04pm EST

I did 12wks of base followed by 12wks of build up for a half marathon known for its fast course and field. I drove the 3hrs the day before with my wife and kids. My son and I began having severe nonstop vomiting all night so I was not able to race. I considered it but I vomited at 7am and still felt weak and dizzy.

Not only did I not capitalize on my fitness {yet} but I pretty much drove three hrs to stay in a hotel to vomit all night with my kid.

Anyone else have any stories of going home DEVASTATED? please share...I'm kinda bummed and could rest in the fact that sometimes these things happen.

7 years ago 01/22/2017 6:07pm EST

re: bummer1234

Really, have you ever seen someone who had to take care of a handicaped child. Shit happens your healthy and so is your family. So STFU.

7 years ago 01/22/2017 6:19pm EST

re: pretzel man

Thanks for posting Mr. Sunshine.

7 years ago 01/22/2017 6:40pm EST

re: bummer1234

Hahaha. This was a great laugh! That's an epic story that you can tell that nobody else will think it's that bad.

As for the race, just race next week or the week after and you'll probably run faster bc you gave yourself more rest.

7 years ago 01/22/2017 7:26pm EST

re: bummer1234

7 years ago 01/22/2017 9:21pm EST

re: bummer1234

Yes. I trained hard for a year to get a big PR at Boston. Trained really good but contracted mono a few weeks before the race. Didn't know I had mono at the time, but certainly didn't feel 100% on race day. Ran the first three miles at my goal pace, got severe abdominal cramps and jogged the rest of the way in. Devastated.

The few days after the race I was more sore than I'd ever been in my life.

7 years ago 01/23/2017 3:53pm EST

re: bummer1234

Thanks for the responses. Yes indeed it is all about perspective. I wasn't trying to slight anyone who has life situations worse than my own. Just trying to come on here and vent a little.

Mono guy (or gal), that sucks...I feel your pain!

And yes, it was 3m half in Austin.

7 years ago 01/23/2017 4:33pm EST

re: bummer1234

One time I thought I was in sub 15 road 5k shape (not the flattest course but one 300 meter hill isn't bad). So I went out in 4:40 the first mile and completely died. I still ran 15:18 and got 1st place and a $250 check but I went home devastated I trained for nothing. Some old guys said the course has been long for years, but the time stands as slow.

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