I am studying topographic maps and practicing my navigation skills so if I’m not dependent on the knowledge of another racer. As a result, I have been working on improving at the 2022 BFC, currently my lone ultra race for 2022. Rather I recalibrated to not make my identity solely as a runner.įailure is near guaranteed at the Barkley, so this blunder provides me the opportunity to grapple with overcoming my failure. Nonetheless, missing out on this opportunity followed by the worst race in my ultra career (read about it here), forced me to not take pride in myself. The first thought that entered my mind when I realized I had squandered my opportunity into the Barkley Marathons was, “God is showing me who’s in control.” Even what I thought was a guarantee, I lost. It wasn’t until November I finally felt caught up. The trip put me way behind on everything at home. Yet I managed the 12 hour drive home solo. I frequently sleep poorly after races since my body aches so badly I can’t get comfortable. I dozed on and off the remainder of the night. The night before the race, I had finally calmed down to get some shut eye and was awakened by someone setting up their tent (loudly) next to mine. Then I was plagued (literally) by mice scampering and rummaging through my race pack. ![]() Two nights before the race I had to drive farther than expected, and I didn’t get a chance to sleep until 1 am. What I didn’t share was I barely slept the two nights before the BFC or the night following due to a series of bad luck.
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