I
have been asked on many occasions why I do some things I do, everything from my
kung fu, job to most recently death race. Why would a person pay, travel a
distance and put their body thru such stress with such unkind demands? I found
words would not come to me; it is truly something that one must experience firsthand
to understand. I know in my heart why but to explain that to someone else
is impossible. Every year as runners pour into Grande Cache a new
slogan is posted. This year’s sign described it perfectly for me.
The
truth is I love the challenge, I love the location I love the people and the
environment I love it all! Each of the last years I have gone into the bush
one Alana and come out another. I believe anything that has the power to
do this is something quite incredible and a true gift. Seeing and feeling the
impact first hand only proves to me the ability experiences have to change us,
help us find ourselves and to help point and direct us in the direction we are
meant to go. I have prepared for a year for this past weekend and have not left
disappointed. In many ways going in I felt like I was so unprepared and
physically not up to the task but I surprised myself and proved that
consistency and smart training benefited me greater than I would have believed
possible. This year had a huge bonus for me in that I was able to run with a
dear friend and share a day full of adventure. So thank you Darlene for making
this day one so full of memories I will treasure always and a bigger thank you
for still being my friend! You did amazing!!!!
Alana
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