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This is a long one but hopefully it may help you get through your lows in a race. It’s a raw account of my feelings and emotions though the race and I
[See the full post at: Dave – Attempting to win Last Man Standing race]Hi Dave
I know you are disappointed but to most of us mere mortals that’s an awesome achievement and it sounds like your hip did you proud. Hope your recovery is easy and with the benefit of a little passage of time you can appreciate what you achieved.Thanks @coddfish Janice. I’m already feeling a better and looking forward to some shorter distance vacation races in April and June. Will take it from there.
Hey Dave nice work on the race. As an ultra runner I can appreciate all the highs and lows that you went through. Great story and a lot of fun to read. Thanks for sharing and remind yourself it’s OK not to race but to just enjoy the feeling of running.
I’m seven months out from my right hip replacement and reminding myself to be smart and take it slow. I’m heading the advice you gave me to wait a year before running and allow the hardware to merge with body. Who knows what the future will hold but your posts are encouraging for everyone in this community. Keep it up . . . but remember to be smart and listen to your body.
Dave – thank you and this is truly inspiring! You inspire us all and some days you just have to accept that not all stars were aligned… nature and the human body is inexplicably complex. As far as your negative self talk, it is understandable. Passion and purpose naturally ebb and flow. Whether you realize it or not, your “WHY“ could be as simple as inspiring other hip runners!!!
Otherwise I would tell you that the last man standing concept, while certainly intriguing, kind of reminds me of burning ants with a magnifying glass when we were kids… it is easy to ask, what’s the point? But we all find our purpose in running different events based on what drives us… I learned of Western states around 2003 and it was my lofty goal as I was so compelled by mainly the adventure and history of the race. However, and to this day, running 100 miles on an oval track has absolutely zero appeal. So maybe chalk last man standing up to something you thought you would try, but maybe not your cup of tea?
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