Consolation Prizes

I have been thinking a lot about this entry, because on Monday was my Half-Marathon PR one-year anniversary!!
This is not a date to celebrate; on the contrary, it’s shameful that I haven’t had another half marathon PR in the last 365 days! And I have run 4 other half marathons ever since!
This could have been driven by multiple reasons, one of them and the most suitable one is the lack of efficient training; I have been gaining a little weight since last year (no more than 5 pounds, no need to panic) and it has direct effect on running skills. Another reason could be that ever since I came back from San Diego one year ago, I started with my triathlon mania, and even when I have only raced in 2 of them, it is very different to train for a marathon than to train for a triathlon, because running schedule is reduced from 6 to 2 -3 days.
Finally, in my last important races, I haven’t been interested in achieving a new PR, which means that I really haven’t taken seriously my speed trainings.
So, I blame nothing else but me, I am the one that is leaving me behind.
Would that mean that all my other medals from half marathons are only consolation prizes? I don’t think so…
I may be happier with my trainings now, because lately I am not being really demanding with myself, but I have to begin building the base for a new PR soon.
I have no idea which will be my next Half Marathon, but I hope I have the time, dedication and energy to not have another shameful PR one-year anniversary.