new week, new thinking

Its Monday morning about 8.00a. As I awoke I felt the muscles in my legs, there is still some pain, yesterday I ran the Las Vegas Marathon. It was my slowest and most painful Marathon yet. This will make my fourth attempt at this event the last three where in Los Angeles and they were much more comfortable for me. My lack of preparation for this run became apparent at about mile 19, up till then I was feeling great and even had a 3.30 hour pace but alas my mood and hopes of finishing so well were dashed by cramping of my calf's, quads and hamstrings. I had to stop running and walk. with the distance 2/3rds complete the remaining miles were slow and painful, I kept wanting to see the finish line but could not see it till the very last moment, as I rounded the bend at Mandalay Hotel I saw it ,there It was the finish line I ran the last 400 metres In and was handed my medal. Exhausted and in pain I walked to my car disheartened and very humble . On arriving home I greeted Rudy and hugged Lisa took a hot shower and went to bed. After a few hours sleep it was time to make two loan payments. so after the first challenge of the day came the next, finding money when there is none. My thanks to all the participants of this Marathon for running with and talking to me, we all set a goal committed to and accomplished something amazing completing a 26.2 mile distance in our own time. I dedicate my Run to my two astral friends Rob P and Dave N as I ran and walked I thought of you both, I did not break the cycle Rob thank you for giving me the gift of running and Dave it has been just 2 years since you took your life and now you feel no pain, there is now a new week and new thinking.