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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Madness And Ultra Running

"It's astounding, time is fleeting
 Madness takes it's toll
 But listen closely, not for very much longer
 I've got to keep control."

- from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
  

 "It isn't a race until the nut jobs arrive."


The trouble with being a nut job is that you are constantly signing up for madness.

Watching my friends train for the Beast of Burden Winter 100 ultra, I am in awe of what they are about to go through.  I'm not crazy enough to do it myself (yet), but I am definitely in awe of their voluntary madness.

In an attempt to help them, I've been cruising the internet looking for great sights to inspire and strengthen them.  Here is what I came up with:

Just remember, when the going gets nuts, who cares.
You're a nut job.  Madness looks good on you.