The first in a series of 50k races is approaching - this Saturday at Rockburn Park. It promises to be a fun, muddy,long and challenging day. But mostly fun. What makes an event like this fun is the mental preparation that goes on before the event. If I am unprepared for a long day, if I hold expectations (different than a goal) for how the day will turn out - I am bound to be dissapointed. An ultra, even a short one, is a long day on your feet. For the most part it's a long day in the woods, on the trails and in some beautiful areas - that's not a bad way to spend the day. I've spent some days in far worse situations. So the day begins by telling myself that I am in an area, a situation and a given time frame that I have choosen. I chose it because I WANT to be here. After all I could have stayed home. This is a great reminder because no matter what the day brings - this is my adventure - I trained for this, I paid for this and I willingly choose to endure -everything.
Make your choice.
And enjoy.
Peace,
Eric
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