It’s been a while. I guess I feel I need to write entries in order, and I avoided writing anything after Wasatch. So, I guess I’ll start with a short summary of Wasatch. I was in great shape. I had put in the miles following MMT and was feeling confident I could run up with the top of the field. I had some health issues the week of, on top of some personal stress, and the combination contributed to a bad mental state and a DNF at Lamb’s Canyon. I awoke the Thursday before Wasatch with issues of maintaining consciousness. I’m a fainter, and when I’m in pain, I tend to pass out. Not knowing what was wrong, I imagined all sorts of issues, from a hernia to a tumor. It turned out to be some ovarian cysts that were acting up, but it’s hard to start 100 miles with an unidentified health issue. Anyhow, on to other topics….
I was in a funk for a couple of weeks after Wasatch and didn’t run a step. But luckily it ended quickly and I ran well at the Big Schloss 50K, and had a great time while taking first overall, which is definitely a first. All of the speedy boys (and girls) stayed home that day. OK, now that that is out of the way, I'll promise to post again and talk about the present.....
