donna in mililani

you know it's time to retire from running long-distance races when you dread going to those events.....that's how i felt getting ready for yesterday's 30k run at Kapiolani. Though i finished (in 3:42 and still feeling ok the morning after)...i think the fun aspect of racing was missing and was replaced by fear. I dont know how those elite runners keep a big smile while running at the same fast pace...seriously...how? i'll stick to recreational jogging...