Pastpresentandfuture

I tried for years, but, my fears, I've learned, I cannot out- run. The miles and the trials have not removed the things I fear, only put them in their proper places. For now they are in a distant corner.They will always be there waiting. As always they are lazy and slothful. They won't chase me. But they are persistent and age-less and they will always be there when I sit idle.
And so I move.
Thank you fears. I could not have asked for a greater motivator!

Down a Bit,again....

With all the fuss about the fall racing scene it is a bit depressing to be (once again) on the outside looking in. Mark Dolph broke a 10k single age record of mine. My memory of how to train is fading and my willingness to train to championship level has been sabotaged by injury. One step forward, two steps backward. And each time I restart, I am just that much older and slower.
 We (my body and mind) were once synchronized in mission and execution of that mission. Now it seems to be a case of a lion tamer being introduced to an animal that is not familiar with the whip.
I'll quit whining now. I know there are plenty of people with bigger problems.