Well friends, yesterday I was highly bummed about OKC. I had gotten very excited to run the half marathon in a few weeks because it was the site of my first full marathon…what could be more fun than going back and knowing I only have to run half the distance!
Unfortunately, my potential housing and carpool option to OKC fell through and now I’m sort of in the lurch (definitely not upset with this person because these things happen). Could I technically make the 4 hour drive alone, get a hotel room…alone, run the race…alone….Well yes, but that pretty much sounds boring and awful.
I also promised to come back to KC for work, based on being in town for this race, so stink on me because now in between all my DC travels I have to go to Kansas City no matter what and then fly from there to DC. I’m so lucky to be able to travel and see soooo many places, so I’m really not complaining about that, but hey I like to do it all on my own terms.
THEN Ashely and Indi and Beka came through and said I could ride with them…maybe a little sandwich between kiddos, but it was a ride.
THEN my dearest Samara said we could join them in Key West instead….
David made the final call, that I needed a little more time at home (key west) with him and I thought that was a good call based on still being sick.
Have you ever had to back out on race? It nearly broke my heart because it feels a little like failure, but I’m sure it’s the right call.
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Gratitude Journal
April 14
I am grateful for hotel cost splitting
I am grateful for carpooling
I am grateful for direct flights
I am grateful for no crying babies on the flight
I am grateful for no one coughing on the flight
Las Vegas RNR Marathon
Sarah
Back out of a race?! Yup! And it really does feel like a failure. My husband and I trained for months for a half, only to both get sick and hurt at the same time…right before the race. It wasn't worth driving all the way to the race if we weren't feeling too wonderful. Oh well, it happens! It's great that you came up with some other options….at least you will still get to enjoy the time. :)
Marlene
I definitely have. Sometimes something just has to give.
teacherwoman
Sometimes things happen. Sounds like a weekend at home is just what you need :)
Laura
I did but with good reason as my husband was in the hospital…though he kept pushing me to run it anyway. Nutter…There is always another race is what our coach says…
Fit Chick in the Cit
I have backed out of a race. Initially it feels strange and like a let down, but in the end it's usually the right thing to do. We're good at listening to what we really need to do and that's better than not missing a race we're signed up for.
Heather Iacobacci-Mi
Hey girl. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I don't think you should feel like a failure. Things happen and some things in life supersede others. It's not like you just decided not to show up b/c you stayed up too late or weren't training properly. Things tend to happen for a reason.
Michelle Kwasny
I have made plans to run a marathon about 3 times in the past and always quit because the long runs just got too… long. This is the first time I'm actually following and sticking to a training plan. I WILL run the Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon. Hell, I spent $100 to register! I don't want to throw that money away.
Megan
I've never backed out of a race but I just started racing last year. I'm sure I'll have to at some point.
Courtney
I've luckily never had to back out of a race. But I can imagine how you feel. Have fun in Key West!
Indi
I've not had to do that yet, but granted I don't race much to begin with! Sorry we won't be seeing you, but staying healthy is key and sounds like that is top priority now. And Key West is not a bad way to spend time at all!!
Morgan
I think David made the right call, you do need some more time at home RELAXING! :)
Katie A.
Do not feel like a failure! You are the most hard working lady I know and sometimes having to make grown up decisions is hard!I have totally backed out of a race, in fact 2 last year! One was due to injury (actually got all the way into the corals and decided I shouldn't run a half mary) and then all the way to the bus line for a full mary in Dec. (it was cold, I had just ran 2 back to back full marys and knew it wasn't the smartest thing for me). Things happen, life happens, and being grounded at home is also important. Let it go and enjoy your time with David. Life is too short to sweat the small things – how ever cheesy that sounds :)
Molly
sorry you had to pull out, but I think you made the right call.I'm going to go enter your 30 day challenge…..and btw, your comments on my Amazing Grass post were freakin' hilarious….
Tricia
I went to the Keys for the first time this past weekend (pics on Mondays post). It was so much fun!
Jamie
Life happens! Sounds like you made the best decision for you! And with all that work travel it's good to stick close to the hubby for a weekend :) Enjoy your time in the Keys.
5 Miles 2 Empty
Bummer! It is hard to back out of a race. I did it once for a 10K and all I could think about all day that day was the race and what I had missed. But oh well, life goes on, there will be more races for sure!
Jen
There's always another race and the Keys sounds like a great back up plan. Good for David! I need to go sign up for your challenge! It sounds perfect for me right now. You are one of the most goal oriented people I know. You're awesome!
Tea Time
Don't feel so bad about it. It's not like you are not able to physically do the race just logistically it doesn't work out as well as you had hoped. Sometimes it is about the quality of the race experience rather than how many you can cram into a certain period of time. Besides, spending time in Key West sounds like the life to me! :D
Tara
I'm so sorry that you had to back out! I know how you feel, I had to back out of my first marathon (those damn blood clots) and I felt awful! You'll find another race though and I totally think you made the right decision.
Fair Weather Runner
well lounging in key west sounds more fun than facing the OKC wicked winds ;) it would have been SO fun to meet you and see you! but good choice. hopefully we'll be able to do a race together soon in KC perhaps when you are back. enjoy that vacay! i'll run a mile of OKC for ya, cheers to it being a first marathon spot for us both.
Mel-2nd Chances
it's a hard balance of planning ahead and risking having to back out, and planning too late and not getting into the races you want!
kilax
I had to back out on the KC Marathon when I was injured last summer, and that made me realize it's always smartest to do what is best for me!
Her Name is Rio
Yes.. I inadvertently signed up for a race at the same time I was supposed to be mid-flight to see my parents. As a goal oriented person, I felt like a big FAIL, but in reality, it happens a lot more often than I previously thought. You're not alone. :)
Adam
Amen to no one coughing on the flight!!!
Andrea (Off Her Cork
The past two races I signed up for I had to bail on. One because my hamstring was still bothering me and one because it was pouring rain. I hate it and also hate wasting that kind of money on races to not run!
IzzyBubbles
Well, kind of bummed that you won't make it to OKC, but honestly I'd go for the weekend in Key West, too!! Hmmm…palm trees and ocean v. running 26 miles?? It's a tough call, but I love the beach. Then again, you did move to Miami, but still – everyone needs a vacation every now and then. There are always more races!