I had a teacher once who said we should always try something
new every day and push ourselves out of our comfort zone as this is where we
would grow the most and experience the most from the world.
This weekend was
one of those occasions where I completed in my first (and probably only) Six
Foot Track 45KM Marathon. The track is forms one of the most iconic ultra
marathon courses in Australia and is definitely something that is worth giving
a go at some point during a runners lifespan.
Consisting of some really narrow sections and single track
as well as a steep downhill uneven staircase at the start, it forms a great
challenge for both the weekend warrior like myself as well as those more
experienced who are racing the clock (and themselves). It was rather weird
having so many people barrel down into the race and large packs seemed to stay
together during the early stages, but in the last 20K of the race I often found
that I was running on my own which again was something that I found strange and
at times a little eerie.
Why do we do these sorts of things then? For me it was a
case of never having done something like Six Foot previously, so it was nice to
tick the box and get the tshirt and get things over with. No doubt with time
and running the course more and more, you will naturally improve.
For many
though it is just an annual pilgrimage or journey where they spend time by
themselves and vaguely help to reconnect with nature and their spirit outside
of their day to day city life. It is a chance for everyone to reawaken that Neanderthal
in them that sometimes gets beaten down.
When next are you going to stretch your boundaries and break
the creature habits – walk a different way to work, try another coffee shop
maybe. Life’s about positive adventure and grow.
Running together (while experiencing positive adventures),
stride for stride on a life changing ride!—Sean Muller
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