Here I am on Tuesday morning of race week, finding myself consumed by excitement and anticipation of the big race on Saturday! Who would have thought that I could actually be EXCITED to run 100 miles in a day? It's funny how much I have changed. I know I have prepared as much as I possibly could have in the time I had. Having to take 2.5 months off training due to my MAJOR Surgery to remove my excess skin from weight loss, I thought, would be a major hinderance, but I have come back stronger and more determined than ever. So, in a few days, it is 100 miles to glory, and then a couple short weeks after that, it is off to IRONMAN AZ in November to take on that awesome challenge.
I don't know if this sounds sick or not, but I truly find enjoyment in pushing myself to the limit. I think when I was Obese, I constantly had to find ways to validate my worth. Now that I do Endurance Sports, The farther I go, the less validation I need. In other words, I look within my own soul for validation versus having to get validation from OTHERS. I know that I am worth SOMETHING now, and I hope that I can one day inspire people to follow their dreams, to not let fear stop them, and to help them understand that there is SOOOOOO much more to life, than just what a stupid scale says. If you can learn to love yourself from the inside out, the outside in will take care of itself, eventually. I am looking forward to this challenge and I cannot thank everyone enough for their love and support. I am a very lucky man...
Dan
Dan
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