Its my birthday :-)

There are so many things I want to say. They will have to wait.

I remember I once said that I didnt want to tip-toe through life and wanted to arrive at my destination bruised and saying "what a ride". Well, no kidding :-). I lived and survived another 12 months and today I am 28.

I ran 28 miles this morning. The whole morning was so dramatic and saw me changing my clothes 3 times, plus a shower in between!! This is India and the temperature is in the late 30's and it is so humid. Summer in India has made me stronger - and hopefully a better person and runner overall.

I was at it for a total of 5 hours and 40 minutes - but this included a 20 minute weight routine and a 30 minute shower. The run was comfortable and I am happy. So happy.

A couple of thoughts. I have this belief that I could run for hours and hours if my mind is in the right place. There is just so much to say. But I dont want to. I think what drives me to do these distances is this: it is not a talent at all. Nor is it a physical gift. I am painfully ordinary. It is an unflinching curiosity, a desire to seek out the best in myself, no matter the odds. It has driven me into solitude for most of my life. The motivating force is inessential and inconsequential. I am the underdog - and if I lose, I only lose to myself.