The Why

I guess somewhat related to my earlier post about my shift in interests, this year has gone up a level. On top of my normal running adventures, I’ve signed up for three ultras and I’m eyeing an Iron Man for 2027. Not for show, not for an ego boost, but to find the end of me and see what’s there.The first thing that comes out of people’s mouth when I tell them is “why?”. It’s a fair question, and I’ve answered it badly more times than I care to admit. Part of the answer is the same one any endurance athlete will give you. Running is my therapy. It’s how I deal with the mess of my mental health, and how I deal with my demons by running away from them until they get bored. To borrow the meme though, the real reason underneath all of that is just that I can.I know how that sounds written down, but I mean it pretty literally. After Manchester I felt flat for a stretch. It went terribly due to the heat, but I also missed something in the calendar to work towards, and I started filling the…