May 5, 2018.  The North Face Endurance Challenge – Bear Mtn 50K

Before the start…
“I want to finish this in ___ hours”

At the first aid station…
“I feel great. I can definitely finish this in ___ hours”

At some point in the middle of the race, when the body starts complaining…
“Hmmm, maybe I can still finish this in ___ hours”

More miles and time after, when the walking becomes more than running…
“It’s alright, I am still within my backup goal of ___ hours”

And some more miles later, when everything hurts, and the mind began to wander and wonder…
“Crap, let me just finish this!”

Just some rambling thoughts.  But it’s all fun.  And all the pain and hurting are rewarded by the bling at the finish.