Running not so perfectly

So, I recently completed a road race -- the first one in a long time. It was very momentous.

I finished it but I need to clarify ... I ran most of the race straight out -- over the hills, through the neighborhood and over the bridge. It was a great one and I was ahead of schedule from a timing perspective. Let me repeat -- I WAS ahead of schedule until ...

Rip. Rip. Rip. Okay, I did not hear rip rip rip but I think that is what happened to me. A muscle in my body completely ripped or broken or so I think (no medical diagnosis yet). I could not run anymore and could barely walk though I did it. I probably should not have finished the race (and my loved ones would all probably agree with that statement emphatically) but I just have this determination and stubbornness that will not let me quit. Actually, part of what made me finish was a shirt that I saw: "Pain is temporary, pride is forever". That might become one of my mantras.

Anyway, so while I am generally running just perfectly, I may not be running for a little while though I will still do some typing / updating on my excitement filled life.