John, yes they were which is why I’m not making a decision based solely off that. Waiting till Christmas when I will have competed another 8 times each (it alternates between 100 then 200 and vice versa) is actually pretty generous.
I’m not pissed off or disappointed (past that) just a bit flat and coming to the realization that regardless of what I try I appear to be regressing. That isn’t simply due to age as people my age I was competitive with (and beating) are now miles ahead of me.
Rick,
this was my first race after stopping in Feb due to injury in order to come right which health wise I have. If I stop at Christmas (or the end of the season which is still a possibility as Christmas is only the first measurement date) that is it for good. I’m 48 and can’t be bothered with the let down my times generally create. 2 weeks ago I was happy as a clam training so I ask myself why not just do that?