Don't feel too badly. If you look up a post or two you will see "I almost" got to do my first century yesterday but ended up having to take a SAG vehichle back after only 27 or 30 something miles after getting lost, etc! I wish I had got in at least 50 miles because I signed up for 100! You did great finishing 50!!!! I understand your disappointment at not reaching your goal. I think failure is a strong word in this instance, although I agree that "failing" forward can be used to your advantage which we will both do next time anyway!!

Tomorrow i'll have to live down the good natured jabs from my friends about the cute "puppies" that scared me and arriving in style sweat free in an A/C pick up back to the start line.