Great read Scott, we buildup these races in our heads with a finish being a huge part of that. It is certainly a goal as we hit that starting line, but it doesn't define our race or experience.
You nailed so many of the parts of why we do this crazy sport. It's the training, the runs with friends leading up to a big race, traveling to amazing locations, connections, and just being a part of this community!
My absolute favourite running related quote. I read this before and after every race, no matter the end result. #FYB.
“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”
Bravo Scotty! I admire how you tell it like it is. I sent you an email about the Zoom I'm having tomorrow for my newsletter's subscribers. I hope you'll consider joining to to talk about your abbreviated Leadville race and what you took away from it.
I’ve always appreciated DNF reports even more than those of finishers. Especially finishers who don’t admit to going through tough times in the event. Glad I found your Substack. I love your attitude and approach and look forward to doing one of your races someday.
Don't be so hard on yourself. Intellectually, you know that your friends and family don't care whether you finish. They are proud of you either way. So, let it go emotionally...and eat a dick.
You have built a foundation for future success. Love that you don’t let your fears prevent you from starting. Wealth of knowledge from your race self reflection. Proud of you brother.
Great read Scott, we buildup these races in our heads with a finish being a huge part of that. It is certainly a goal as we hit that starting line, but it doesn't define our race or experience.
You nailed so many of the parts of why we do this crazy sport. It's the training, the runs with friends leading up to a big race, traveling to amazing locations, connections, and just being a part of this community!
Great write-up. The crew-guilt is so real, totally get that one, and getting mentally wrapped up in it.
My absolute favourite running related quote. I read this before and after every race, no matter the end result. #FYB.
“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”
—Theodore Roosevelt
Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910
You're writing is not that bad lol. Nice reminder that together line are just one part of why we do this to ourselves.
Bravo Scotty! I admire how you tell it like it is. I sent you an email about the Zoom I'm having tomorrow for my newsletter's subscribers. I hope you'll consider joining to to talk about your abbreviated Leadville race and what you took away from it.
I’ve always appreciated DNF reports even more than those of finishers. Especially finishers who don’t admit to going through tough times in the event. Glad I found your Substack. I love your attitude and approach and look forward to doing one of your races someday.
Don't be so hard on yourself. Intellectually, you know that your friends and family don't care whether you finish. They are proud of you either way. So, let it go emotionally...and eat a dick.
You have built a foundation for future success. Love that you don’t let your fears prevent you from starting. Wealth of knowledge from your race self reflection. Proud of you brother.