Thoughts to run by
Less then 24 hours until the start of my 6th 100 and I find myself pondering all the things. There’s a lot that can happen over 100 miles and while I have a plan, we all know what happens to most plans! But I also have some new thoughts to focus on while wandering the woods looking for tents with food. Control what you can control. This one is the easiest. Some things - like gear, drop bags and snacks can be controlled. I can neatly pack my drop bag, knowing that I planned for contingencies with the gear contained. I can control the amount of effort I put out on the climbs and control the pace on the runnable sections as to not blow my legs up. I can manage my temperature by carrying the right gear and being smart about when I put on or take off clothes. All of these things are things I’ve practiced. If it’s something I can alter the outcome of by changing my actions, then I can control it. Manage what you can’t control. And then there are other aspects of races that are outside my