I suppose this isn't awful, it is just it lends itself to my always feeling somewhat disappointed. Disappointed because I didn't do my best at something because I didn't give it my full attention. Disappointed because I did focus my full attention on something and it came at the cost of not doing other things. As you can see this isn't exactly a quandary I can solve, either way I find myself somewhat displeased.
Why you ask am I bringing this up? Well, I spent the better part of my summer running and loving every minute of it. However, now that summer is coming to a close I find myself reflecting back on the things I wish I had done more of - namely climbing. I can tell you the last time I touched rock - it was the debacle in the Tetons. Since then nothing, nada, zilch.
I have been running forever, at this point it is a part of who I am. I started in 7th grade and have never stopped. Sure, there were times when I wanted nothing to do with it. After college running held no appeal for me, however, after a year of not running something happened, I couldn't wait to lace my shoes up and get out. I guess I just needed a brief respite. None the less, I don't think that running is my passion. It is just an activity that I am hardwired to do.
Climbing or better put - mountain activities. I think that may be where my true passion is. It is the thing I dream about, the thing running gets me in shape to do. Hopefully I can figure out a way to better share my time among activities.
Upcoming events:
- Matt and I are meeting some friends at Smith Rock this month for a weekend of climbing!
- Capitol Peak Fat Ass
- Orca's Island 50k
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