Slacker

My friend Yukiko came up to me yesterday with concern in her eyes, "What can I do for you?" I had no idea what she was talking about. But maybe she can find me a job that pays better money, but I knew better. I quickly asked, "What are you talking about?" "Your blog, I've been reading it!"

Her concerns were like mine. Why am I doing this? Who put me up to this? To tell you the truth, there was no one. I don't remember how I found this race, all I know is that it is already paid for and there's no looking back. I have to go and test my body to the limits. This will be by far the hardest thing I've ever done.

To be honest, all I want to do is show up and run. THIS race is so carefully prepared that makes me think I'm doing an adventure race. At least with this I don't have any special tasks and there is little chance of getting lost even though one woman last year wondered into Tibet before she found the trail. Let just hope that woman isn't me.

Running is a simple adventure that is low maintenance. All you need is a pair of shoes. You don't see many runners in those bright clothes like in cycling. The only tire that will flat will be my mind. Let's hope that I will pack right and that I will have done my physical and mental training so all I need will to do is wake up each morning and race.