This is only a test

As I head to Peterson's Rumble ~ 40 miler.....I am ready to run. I'm running against myself and am excited to see friends on the trail!

I'm stretching the legs & the brain all in one day. I haven't raced since 2010.
This posted was first suppose to be about the challenges of coming back from a injury.

This racing season is so different from last. Last year was a more "self" focused season. I actually was quite selfish w/ my schedule. No Dr. appointments, no outside interference and many sacrifices by others.

This year has became very "full". Most would say too busy and hectic ~ but in retrospect it has been one of the most fulfilling seasons of all. I have added in more visiting and on recovery runs I run with my children. Lunches with friends and making a more planned schedule has been huge. I have a "full" feeling. I think some ultrarunners can get too self absorbed and sacrifice so much. It has truly been a reward to think of all the people I have been able to hang out with and what a difference that makes for me.

Balance. I run on the trail and let my mind wander ~ it feels good! Definately more of an inward journey without that sounding too corny. Now, I'm working on the "racer" in me. She's in there and still competitive.

Let's see what happens.