Well, I guess you are a terrible runner. But only by comparison. Otherwise you're a wonderful runner. Because if it gives you joy, what could be better than that?
I kinda like being weird. I should give up on 100's, being even older than you afe (by a good margine), prone to falling (ditto), and now having had a few knee surgeries (plus that chronic back thing, spondylolisthesis). You nailed it, 100 provides with a solid combination of a general fitness (not a pure running fitness that majority of population define as one) and a mental strategy and strength. I usually say, I love to overcome. Here's to our year of trying to do the same thing, and expecting a different result:)
Just to remind you, your first WM100 by foot was just under 30 hours if I remember correctly. And now you have experience to help you run smarter, too! Here's to good weather for both of your races to help you excel! You can do it.
:). The younger me had a smaller life and blindly pursued a goal no matter the cost. The older, more aware me, understands all the "costs" to step above, my more full life and work load, to reach a high goal.
Choosing one means "not" Choosing as well. A delimnia I struggle to find peace with through gratitude and joy of the life and world I inhabit.
Enjoy your reflections always! Spurs mine and gives me an excuse to have another cup of coffee:)
Well, I guess you are a terrible runner. But only by comparison. Otherwise you're a wonderful runner. Because if it gives you joy, what could be better than that?
I kinda like being weird. I should give up on 100's, being even older than you afe (by a good margine), prone to falling (ditto), and now having had a few knee surgeries (plus that chronic back thing, spondylolisthesis). You nailed it, 100 provides with a solid combination of a general fitness (not a pure running fitness that majority of population define as one) and a mental strategy and strength. I usually say, I love to overcome. Here's to our year of trying to do the same thing, and expecting a different result:)
Just to remind you, your first WM100 by foot was just under 30 hours if I remember correctly. And now you have experience to help you run smarter, too! Here's to good weather for both of your races to help you excel! You can do it.
:). The younger me had a smaller life and blindly pursued a goal no matter the cost. The older, more aware me, understands all the "costs" to step above, my more full life and work load, to reach a high goal.
Choosing one means "not" Choosing as well. A delimnia I struggle to find peace with through gratitude and joy of the life and world I inhabit.
Enjoy your reflections always! Spurs mine and gives me an excuse to have another cup of coffee:)