Change in Course (Random Banter from Chris)

What a refreshing weekend?  I finally asked myself what have I been doing lately?  And am I on track with where I  want to go?  There’s been some internal frustration with whether 100 mile races are what I want.  I still throw the idea around about a 24 hour race.  Sometimes I swear I would never do it, and then just like yesterday it comes back to me … like it is something I want to do.  And what about Leadville?  Well, I know it is a 100 mile race and I still want to do it.  The same goes for Lumerjack.  With some assistance by internal processing and plenty of muched needed external advice I was able to figure it out.  So where does that put me.  Well, I still don’t have that question answered because I can’t solve everything.  What I do know is Eric and I had originally set out to conquer the Lumberjack 100.  This race only looms three weeks away at this point.  I couldn’t be happier about the timeline.  Eric and I are both in excellent form. We’ve proven that by our presence at the Cohutta 100 and the 6 hours of Stony Creek.  I also know we are no longer attending the Mohican 100 for a whole slew of ridiculous self-rationalized reasons (basically so we can back out w/pride).  Instead were going to our favorite race in Michigan …. Hanson Hills.  What?  What?  Yeah, I’m sure your confused.  I have a sick twisted love for this course.  My history is tumultuous here.  My first DNF. Hanson Hills.  My first race in a Hurricane.  Hanson Hills.  My first race win that earned money.  Hanson Hills.  Only one time was I able to show up and have a typical race.  So it is utterly exciting to look forward to Sunday because I have no clue what to plan for.  I only know that Eric and I will bring our shoes, helmet, and bikes (wait and see).  P.S.  I do pray for good weather.

As I side note, since it is Memorial Day.  Thank God for the troops, and I thank those who are willing to make those sacrifices to go over seas.  In a related topic, I watched The Messenger this weekend, starring Woody.  I think it is worth watching.  It gives an interesting perspective from the soldiers that deliver the message to family and loved ones of fallen soldiers.  It was very eye opening.