Dream big, work hard, achieve your goals - My DCM '19 Journey

Christmas is really tough when you're grieving ❤️ all you can do is feel the emotions and take it day by day. The log will still be here when you're ready 🙂

Much like Healy with AMK she ran it as a tempo run. ;)

Just like the guts you showed to finish the race last week it takes guts to post like you have above.

I probably won't explain this properly but it is hard to comprehend the affect of a loss like you have had this year has on you, we sort of go into this siege mentality and show a really strong exterior when inside we are the total opposite, life really is sh*t sometimes. You just never know when things are going to hit you, bottling up your emotions is not good so having a good cry is not the worst thing, good to let things out.

I have no doubt that you dont already do this but writing down your feelings can really help aswell.

Keep up the running routine it is good for the mind and soul.......chin up kid.

Look after yourself.

Fair play to you for posting that. From my own past experiences (not nearly as bad as what you're going through now) , if I could go back in time and give that guy some practical advice I'd tell him stay away from hard racing for a while....its just too hard to dig deep when you're going through that emotional turmoil. I know you're probably thinking the training is there, the fitness is there, but it's just too hard to manage digging deep in a race right now. I dunno, it's up to you but right now I'd race for the fun of it, maybe pace some buddies if you can or arrange to meet some Boardies and run with them . Just take the pressure of yourself. It's not a time for pbs anyway that's for sure.That's the practical advice (typical me..lol).

The comments from the other folks above are all true. I couldn't really add anymore to what's already been said. I feel for you. Just be kind to yourself. You don't have have be strong any or all of the time. You need to look after yourself.

Wow that's not easy to write. You kept it in well when talking to us ! Great to see you're still keeping the training going in spite of everything. Long may that continue. Look after yourself.

Just catching here first off I just wanna say a huge condolences, I remember you mentioning long ago how close you were with your dad so I can't imagine how hard its been. In terms of your running you all things considered you have shown huge strength getting out there time and time again over last few months and its a testament to your character. I know Jingle Bells probably felt like a low but as you have said yourself you are an emotional person and you have been on that rollercoaster for months now there are times where you wont be able to ride that wave and it will get the best of you and that is okay, if a fire burns hot enough you are gonna expect the odd minor burn but the main thing is to not let those lows take away from your outlet.

It's a phrase that gets bandied about a bit too loosely these days but your strength of character truly is an inspiration.

All doing well thanks, youngest's first birthday this weekend, where has this year gone.

Give me a shout if you fancy an easy run around Corkagh at some stage. Currently there most week day mornings

Really sorry to read this E, I had no idea that you were going through such emotions during the race but I can only agree with what everyone else has already said in response.

How you reacted afterwards just shows how badly you wanted to do well (as if we needed convincing!) so having a meltdown from time to time is a good thing in my opinion. Goodness knows I've had my fair share over the last couple of years and I guarantee you that with the dedication you have to your training, I firmly believe you will come back stronger after this.

It is perfectly ok to have bad days, makes the good ones all the sweeter!

Take care out there!

Elaine had a bad day, but still a sub-21 5k. I don't think everyone realises just how good a performance that is.

I don't think anyone suggested she had a bad race unless I missed it? Just that the responses have rightfully been focussed on all the other stuff going on.