Each year I walk (or kind of hobble) away from the Canadian
Death Race with having learned something new about myself and a memory or two
that will stick with me for a lifetime.
This year my leg of the race took me up Mount Hamel and on a 38km
distance run through beautiful country with amazing people who were all trying
to attain similar goals. I truly have
not been able to put into words my thoughts and feelings from last
Saturday. As I stood on top of the
mountain I was flooded with a feeling of peace, gratitude, accomplishment and
absolute wonder. The journey down and
to the finish line was one of pure joy and contentment.
This past week I have
found myself thinking about the person I was 10 years ago or even 5 years ago;
a person who was scared to try new things because of a lack of confidence and a
fear of failure. I definitely still have those moments of self-doubt and
frustration; however I have decided that I will never know if I don’t try. If I don’t step beyond what is familiar and comfortable
I will not change or grow. I think the
biggest thing that is changing for me is the way I am choosing to accomplish
the goals I have set for myself. Like
last weekend, I have stopped focusing solely on the end goal and where I want
to be at the finale. I am taking things
step by step, enjoying the journey and learning everything I can along the
way. There has been and will be trips
and stumbles but it will be most likely those moments when I learn and grow the
most.
I want to thank Brandon, Cam, Darcy and Vince for a
wonderful and absolutely fantastic race.
You guys made me bustle my butt with inspiration and encouragement! Can't wait till next year!J
Alana Regier
