I do a little running. Sometimes I run for a really long time. For first-hand accounts of the occasional ultramarathon, trail race, and maybe even a road race, as well as whatever else is on my mind, this is the place.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sign on the trail
One trademark of the Palo Duro Trail Run is the signs posted along the course with witty and/or inspiring tidbits. Toward the end of the loop, just before entering the camping area where the start/finish is located, one sign reads: "Adversity doesn't build character; adversity reveals character." I guess a little of my character was revealed Saturday. I encountered a little bit of adversity and quit. I didn't have any particular physical reason for quitting, just a general fatigue and overall malaise. I didn't see the point of continuing.
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It was rough out there. It was my first ultra and first trail run--hotter and trail was rougher than I expected. But, still finished in 11:07, so happy that I was able. I heard that around half the field DNF. Is that right?
ReplyDeleteRunning Reverend,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the first ultra! That is a great trail, I just didn't feel like running it 2 more times. I hadn't heard about the # of DNFs. If that many did drop, I'll feel a tiny bit better, but still. . . . Thanks for the note! See you on the trail.
Paul