Recently I've realized how much mind of matter impacts our day-to-day. It's important to give ourselves the permission to take breaks when experiencing a difficult circumstance or obstacle, in order to come back and finish even stronger. "You must never confuse a single step with the ultimate goal" --so true. Great read!
Cole, I have to say that I'm not really interested in climbing and didn't think your newsletter would be for me, but after having read several articles I changed my mind. You're a fantastic writer. Your observations and anecdotes make this newsletter worth reading. It's great stuff.
I recently ran my first ever Ultra-marathon; the Never Summer 60K (~38 miles). The course takes you through the beautiful State Forest State Park and through the Never Summer Mountains near Walden, Colorado. Going into the race, I knew there were two difficult climbs; one at mile 6 and one at mile 22. I managed the climb at mile 6 just fine, but then came the second climb up North Diamond Peak. The climb is a near 45% grade with the last 15% coming above the treeline. I struggled. Muscles cramped, my lungs compressed, and my mind was telling me to give in. I am convinced I only made it to the top because I took breaks every 1/10 of a mile. I would not have finished the climb if I had not stopped to rest.
I recently ran my first ever Ultra-marathon; the Never Summer 60K (~38 miles). The course takes you through the beautiful State Forest State Park and through the Never Summer Mountains near Walden, Colorado. Going into the race, I knew there were two difficult climbs; one at mile 6 and one at mile 22. I managed the climb at mile 6 just fine, but then came the second climb up North Diamond Peak. The climb is a near 45% grade with the last 15% coming above the treeline. I struggled. Muscles cramped, my lungs compressed, and my mind was telling me to give in. I am convinced I only made it to the top because I took breaks every 1/10 of a mile. I would not have finished the climb if I had not stopped to rest.
Recently I've realized how much mind of matter impacts our day-to-day. It's important to give ourselves the permission to take breaks when experiencing a difficult circumstance or obstacle, in order to come back and finish even stronger. "You must never confuse a single step with the ultimate goal" --so true. Great read!
Cole, I have to say that I'm not really interested in climbing and didn't think your newsletter would be for me, but after having read several articles I changed my mind. You're a fantastic writer. Your observations and anecdotes make this newsletter worth reading. It's great stuff.
I recently ran my first ever Ultra-marathon; the Never Summer 60K (~38 miles). The course takes you through the beautiful State Forest State Park and through the Never Summer Mountains near Walden, Colorado. Going into the race, I knew there were two difficult climbs; one at mile 6 and one at mile 22. I managed the climb at mile 6 just fine, but then came the second climb up North Diamond Peak. The climb is a near 45% grade with the last 15% coming above the treeline. I struggled. Muscles cramped, my lungs compressed, and my mind was telling me to give in. I am convinced I only made it to the top because I took breaks every 1/10 of a mile. I would not have finished the climb if I had not stopped to rest.
I recently ran my first ever Ultra-marathon; the Never Summer 60K (~38 miles). The course takes you through the beautiful State Forest State Park and through the Never Summer Mountains near Walden, Colorado. Going into the race, I knew there were two difficult climbs; one at mile 6 and one at mile 22. I managed the climb at mile 6 just fine, but then came the second climb up North Diamond Peak. The climb is a near 45% grade with the last 15% coming above the treeline. I struggled. Muscles cramped, my lungs compressed, and my mind was telling me to give in. I am convinced I only made it to the top because I took breaks every 1/10 of a mile. I would not have finished the climb if I had not stopped to rest.