Short Recap: The Canandaigua 50
I have been trying to find words to describe my Canandaigua race experience, but can find any to do it justice. It was a wonderful race, with all the beauty and challenge that I had hoped for. Unfortunately I toed in the line ready to race, but not on this course. Early on it turned into a slogging session and as I arrived at the 42.5 mile aid station with nearly 10-1/2 hours behind me the race official questioned whether I could finish the last 7.5 miles in 1-1/2 hours and sadly I was honest with myself and him and threw the hat in.
There was certainly no single cause for what proved to be my most difficult race ever, I ran a well thoughout race from the beginning, but ran into unforeseen problems and could not rally. I will post an extended version of the race when I return to Germany next week. Until then I will be licking my wounds and start thinking about Canandaigua 2008 :-)
Comments
Sorry to read that, Jack, but I'm sure you'll bounce back stronger. You've done so before.
Posted by: Thomas | October 9, 2007 10:49 PM
Good to hear from you Jack, want to hear details on your experience!
Posted by: Kim | October 9, 2007 10:57 PM
Sorry to hear about the dnf, but it sounds like the right decision. And completing 42.5 is no simple feat either!! Have a safe trip home...
Posted by: Rae | October 9, 2007 11:24 PM
As runners, we are so hard on ourselves! 10.5 hours of running and 42.5 miles is simply amazing. Good for you for the honest assessment of your capabilities and the wherewithal to call it a day. In my book, you did great!
Posted by: backofpack | October 10, 2007 5:53 AM
to do 42.5 miles in 10.5 hours ain't bad! and just think - you ran 42.5 miles!!!
Posted by: angie's pink fuzzy | October 11, 2007 4:58 AM
Schade das Du es nicht geschafft hast,aber Kopf hoch
das nächste mal klappt es bestimmt!
Gruß josef
Posted by: josef | October 11, 2007 11:35 AM
Sorry to hear that you did not finish, Jack, but we all have those days. 42.5 miles is not a bad day at all, but I understand your disappointment. Take care.
Posted by: Rob | October 12, 2007 5:22 AM
Sorry, also, to hear about the race. Was it jetlag?? Too much partying with crazy NYers???
Anyways--good to know you were on this side of the Atlantic!!
Enjoy the rest of the trip and have a safe trip home.
Posted by: Lora | October 13, 2007 6:07 AM