Chase raised the question “Why does one run a hundred mile race?” and then went on to surprise, neh, startle me, by writing an entirely serious response to that question. I both agree and disagree with his answer. I agree that running ultras, and especially hundred-milers (and up), provides us with the skill set or ability or confidence or self-reliance to be able to succeed at other difficult, arduous, and/or tedious challenges that life throws our way or that we purposefully pursue. I disagree that this is why we do it. And I seriously doubt that one can fully articulate why we are driven to run 100 miles, but nonetheless, I’m going to take a crack at it.
Look for occasional posts about new trail experiences around the 54 States and Territories. I recently accepted a position as an active duty National Guard member of a traveling inspection team which is affording me the opportunity to see different parts of the United States on a weekly basis.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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