I have been training for Ironman for four years. I was sidelined by an injury on Christmas Day 2016. I know I am a somewhat slow runner. However, I didn't realize how slow until yesterday. I train with my dog usually, but typically never with anyone else. We decided to go for a run as a family yesterday. My 13 year old daughter and husband took off at a fast pace and never looked back. This was a six mile run on a flat. I couldn't keep up. Not only was it soul crushing for me that they left and didn't pace with me, but that I couldn't keep up.
I have done a tri and many races without my family being there to support me. They DID however come to my Ragnar Race last spring and were super supportive.
I am still angry today which is great right before Christmas. I realize I might have idealized the family run I thought we were going to have. Has anyone else experienced this with their family or friends? What did you do?
I am signed up for Ironman Madison and am now rethinking my registration after yesterday. If I can't keep up on a 6 mile flat, how am I going to be able to do an Ironman in a respectable time?
I have done a tri and many races without my family being there to support me. They DID however come to my Ragnar Race last spring and were super supportive.
I am still angry today which is great right before Christmas. I realize I might have idealized the family run I thought we were going to have. Has anyone else experienced this with their family or friends? What did you do?
I am signed up for Ironman Madison and am now rethinking my registration after yesterday. If I can't keep up on a 6 mile flat, how am I going to be able to do an Ironman in a respectable time?