Damn, I’m Pretty Rusty!

So I’m back racing again and the one thing I really noticed is that no matter what kind of shape you’re in, there is no substitute for racing.    THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE.  It’s hard for me to believe all the training and work I’ve done the past few months were sooooo good and then my racing is AVERAGE at best. I know I can change this around quickly.  One good thing about me is that I can make unnatural progression when I’m in the zone. I can shave off an enormous amount of time from one race to the next.  So I’ve decided to race and race and race until I get it right.  I’m old enough now not to get upset, although bothered by it, what on earth can I expect? I haven’t raced in 5 years! 

But running 2:06 for an 800m in November at 7300 feet, had me thinking I would come down and pick up where I left off.  So I’m thinking the only reason why it hasn’t, is because of the fact that I’m soooo RUSTY when it comes to crowds and racing ( I have a phobia to crowds, but I’ve never let it keep me from doing something I want to do..like going to a concert or sporting event). I actually don’t like people watching me run either.  Strange, right?  I better get over this quick…so far I have been.  Nothing racing can’t cure!