sherpa John

Such an amazing presentation today. I was able to connect with what he had to say on so many levels. I am not much of a runner, but he brings the concept of running to a whole new level. We have all heard of some self-determination story about some runner finishing a marathon, but today as we heard, a marathon was just the beginning. Before I forget, I just want to record my thoughts on several of John's statments I found very enlightening. The first of which is the pain that you endure. Similar to how Im feeling at a 24 hr enduro bike race. The morning laps are the worst, it sucks, your cold and tired, and all you want is a hot shower and sleep. But then once you finish, all the suffering you went through just makes the sense of achievement you get when you finish better. I think half the time people to all the ridiculous adventures is to simply say the did it, just for the hell of it. It is for that reason that I have riden on numerous century rides. I get bored, and just feel like doing it for the hell of it.
I also want to comment on what he had to say about thought. First off, I can't stand running or riding with out music. My mind begins to become overactive and suddenly everything is a distraction. Aside from that, the places that you can take yourself or the things you can accomplish while in this state of mind are limitless, and thus this phenomenon ties into the "Human Potential"