I finally finished reading Dean Karnazes' incredible book 50/50 this weekend which details his Endurance 50 race. The ultramarathon legend completed 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states in the US. Right towards the end of the book, which I encourage every one of you to read, he writes a paragraph that to me sums … Continue reading Runner’s Pride
1. Gels are gross, whoever says they’re nice is a downright liar. 2. You’ll need to pee. A lot. 3. That even if you are last or first that medal will still feel wondrously heavy round your neck. 4. Drink stations are more like watery gauntlets. One bottle of water held out by a volunteer, … Continue reading 26.2 Things I Learnt From My First Marathon
