We are one month into ULTRA Season NumeroDos, and our first official race is this Saturday.
Paramount Ranch.
I've opted for the 30k, why?
Right now, I'm questioning myself.
I've found myself going through phases of intense running habit and then an overall sense of sheer laziness.
Today was of the latter.
I tell myself to go, go outside and run Sawna!
But my evil twin decided otherwise.
It is a dilemna I find myself constantly fighting. However, in the midst of Ultra season I seem to have no choice but to continue my training.
WHICH IS GOOD.
The end result being August 2nd. When that start gun goes off and I start a 100 mile run... I want to ensure that I've trained to my best ability.
And if that means meeting up with the Cayotes Thursday mornings despite my... fear. Well, so be it. Just not tomorrow.
One step at a time.
After Octobers dig a hole and hide in it, November really shined a light through the tunnel of darkness.
Everyday really ceased to amaze me. I increased my miles, made an attempt to run in the mountains and not just Griffith Park, I met new friends and accomplished my first Ragnar Trail Race (for another post).
November was, well, a precursor to the amazing experiences, new friendships, technical/fun trails, and fatnastic memories to come.
My goal, should I learn to accept it, is to continue to stay focus. Driven to that end goal.
My 2014 AC100 goal.
Somebody told me on my birthday last June that 25 was their favorite year and what my expectation of it would consist of. My response was simply that my 25 will only set up the amazing year 26 will be. Not saying this year wont be filled with great memories, just implying that I have work ahead of me, a base I want to establish before I can fully take pride in my future endevors.
My 25 will be my building stage, not just in my training but in work. With everything I do I want to put in 110% effort and dedication as well as ensure that no matter what it is- it's of passion.
I'm immensely thankful for what has been achieved so far these past few months, for the people that have stuck by my side no matter what, as well as my family that have always and will always support me no matter how insane they think I have become with my ultra running as well as my "tree bark" eating habits.
My intention with this blog is for it to be updated with every event that I participate in; every practice, every new trail, every old trail, and everything in between.
However, it never turns out that way. I will continue to write, blog, post, and such as much as I possibly can!
SO please, stay tunned!
Can I just point out, for a second(or a few), how amazingly clear and vivid the sunrise/sunset has been. Yesterday was the first sunrise I was not able to catch since I forced myself to sleep in (there wasnt much forcing) but it has been picture perfect everyday. I constantly find myself being thankful that I chose to wake up in the wee hours of the mroning in order to witness the mere minutes of glory!
I hope it continues:)
Till next time,
Peace, love and happiness