Ultra running is definitely a head game

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Deb Bosilevac, an ultra runner from Portland, wrote a really cool guest post on Loving the Run about what her experience has been with motivation and the mental aspects of running in 24 hour events. It’s refreshing to hear from someone who has similar experiences as I’ve had with thoughts, both negative and positive, during multi-hour/overnight events.

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20in24 Race Recap

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It’s been about a week and a half since I participated in the Back on My Feet (20in24) Lone Ranger Ultramarathon. I suppose that’s enough time to have my psychic wounds heal a bit and allow a somewhat objective look at my performance and the event as a whole. My goal was to run 100 miles within the 24 hour event and to raise money for Back on My Feet.

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Whatchoo running for?

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While running the other night, I passed by a young boy who was riding a big wheel on the sidewalk. He must have been only four years old or so, and he had a truly puzzled look on his face. He asked me, “whatchoo running for?” He said this in all seriousness. His question took me off-guard, as I was expecting more of a comment or jeer instead of pure curiosity.

I wanted to give him an answer as I passed, so I quickly said “to stay in shape!” He replied, “What???” and I had to look over my shoulder behind me and yell my answer this time, “TO STAY IN SHAPE!”

He looked confused as I kept running. I wonder what he was thinking and if it meant anything to him.