Pääkaupunkijuoksu 1.18.10 - facing the crossroads
After start, my running felt strong. Unfortunately it did not last.
It was a disaster end for a disappointing season. I simply failed the half marathon. First 5K in 17.30, 10K in 35.30 or something, and after that it was like 3.50+ Ks. After the run I took a fast taxi to the airport and left Finland behind.
I am writing this from a house on the hills of Montabone, near Acqui Terme, in Piedmont, Italy. Now it feels like I am at crossroads with the running hobby. I have basically slept one season over, and I’m already 33 years. It will be hard to get back to the condition where I was a year ago. Can I ever run half marathon in 1.12 again? I have to face the fact that such a day may never come.
Well. I still have Boston and 2.40 in sight. A lot of miles are needed in order to even think of starting with that 1.20 pace…
