As I was trying to avoid falling on my butt on what seemed like the 17th downhill, or uphill, of this 12k trail at Platte River State Park I could not help but think to my post from this morning.

Lots of times we make excuses to set the bar low so we are not let down from what we consider to be an underachieving effort.  I think this is a common trait among runners.  But I think a better strategy for us would be to just go run if we aren’t feeling it when it comes to racing.

Which is what I did this morning.  Started back from the front, relaxed (as best I could the first section of running), kept it rolling, and it netted me a top 5 finish without injury.  Might be a bit sore from slipin’ and slidin’ for 7 miles on the trail, but whatevs.