I was so happy that I got the project I wanted for summer internship. "Why not continue to build on it?", I thought. Originally, I was thinking of buying an ATH-M50x, a pair of top quality headphones, to reward myself. But I changed my mind. In fact I am glad that I changed my mind. I signed up for an ultra.
What is an ultra? Ultra is short for ultramarathon. To quote wikipedia, an ultra is any sporting event involving running and walking longer than the traditional marathon. The one I am going to take part in is called UT4M, 160km with +10000m of climbing. I have always dreamt of doing an UTMB (Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc). Well, UT4M is not bad as well. It is still relatively new. This year will only be the third time it is held but UT4M is quickily gaining recognition all around France.
The top runners can finish the course around 24 hours, others can up to 51 hours. It will be a vaillant effort, but at the same time, I feel like if I am not doing it this year, I won't have time and the energy to do it after I start working next year on. I need to try it, hopefully finish it and cross out this in my list of goals.
I still can't imagine how people can run continuously for days and nights. Well this time, I don't need to try to imagine anymore because I am going to do it. With the internship and this race in mind, with something to look forward to feels great. Both of them are gonna keep me very well occupied during ths coming summer.
The legendary ultrarunner Dean Karnazes once said, "If you want to talk to God, run an ultra!" I always believe in the power of will. Hopefully I have enough will power, and hopefully talk to God.
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