Challenges

I'm thinking I would like to do a 24 hour race on a track - something very straight forward (ok, it's a circle)and zen like in the simplified, mindful act of circling a track non-stop for 24 hours. It's doubtful that I would make 100 miles (although maybe)but I would set a distance PR and test my will and discipline while at the same time learning to let go of all but the run itself. Another fun challenge would be a stair race - something along the lines of Sears Tower (yet local) And something non-local in the 7 mile Mt Washington run (straight up)The Pikes Peak Marathon is on my list as well. These are all pretty big challenges - one that I have been slowly working up to. A 5k can be a big challenge too and a worthwhile one to train for (I love 5ks) Any and every challenge is a noble one - yet it has to be one thing - truely a challenge. We need something that makes us confront our comfort zone and step past the boundries of our known limits. A 5k can do that. or a half marathon, a marathon or an ultra. Beginning a running program for a non runner is a hugh challenge and I applaude that step for all - any exercise program, or meditation, or spiritual endeavor. Begin something, stick to it, begin again when we fail or fall (we will) - it all leads to something truely miraculous - the belief that we are greater by far then what was once previously thought. Good luck, Eric