After arriving in paradise, I questioned my sanity and wondered why I was going to put myself through the pain that was most assuredly going appear after 13.1 miles of this running thing. My workouts were not routine the past month as sickness and the flu came in and kicked me on my butt and I just felt out of shape. Once again, doubting what I could do as I've only completed 28 puny races prior to this one. The day before the race is always the worst because self doubt sets in and fear arises. Upon arrival to Maui, it was hot and humid and I had just completed the Disneyland Half in the heat and barely made it to the finish of that race. Anyway, race day came and I had one of the best runs that I have experienced in my lifetime. There was (for me) no pain afterwards and the beautiful ocean was beckoning as a reward of completing the Maui Half Marathon. It was simply put, AWESOME!!! Just when I thought I could not do it, I realized that I could and I will again and again for as long as this old bod will allow. Thanks for reading!
Happy running. Mahalo!
