"You won't know your limits until you try to extend them..." Martin Dansky quote
The most recent challenge I'm taking on is the LBL Adventure Race Challenge this weekend.
Why invest the time, energy, planning, expenses, & training for something that won't result in a chance to win $1,000,000?
Why invite pain, injury, psychological ups & downs, and sleep deprivation into my life when everyday life is challenge enough?
Why invite pain, injury, psychological ups & downs, and sleep deprivation into my life when everyday life is challenge enough?
It's always to prove if I can do it. To push my limits. To dig deeper & find strength I didn't know was there. To learn about myself, others, & life. To conquer my doubts.
I anticipate coming away from this challenge with many metaphors, ways I see this race paralleling everyday life challenges & situations. I hear this sort of event is more challenging mentally than it is physically. And since I'm on a 4-person team I expect many lessons to be learned relationally, as well.
After this even I hope to complete the following metaphors plus add more to the list:
I anticipate coming away from this challenge with many metaphors, ways I see this race paralleling everyday life challenges & situations. I hear this sort of event is more challenging mentally than it is physically. And since I'm on a 4-person team I expect many lessons to be learned relationally, as well.
After this even I hope to complete the following metaphors plus add more to the list:
- Packing for an adventure race is like...
- Taking the first step of a 24-hr race is like...
- Following the lead of 3 men is like...
From someone who's been through a 24-hr race, GOOD LUCK this Saturday! You're right, there are some very tough mental challenges, especially in the wee hours of the night when people should be asleep. Keep a fun attitude, keep eating during the race, and you will finish! Wish I could be there, Bill.
ReplyDeleteSteph, WAY TO GO!!!! I watched the tracker web site off and on Saturday and saw your progression through the LBL race. It showed you had arrived at a checkpoint in the late afternoon, and I had a good feeling that you and the Time Bandits were doing well. It was exciting to see your team still toughing it out Sunday morning. Somehow I'll be patient, but I'm dying to hear your story!
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