Day 25… Fixed On Your Goal (July 10)

Yesterday Todor had a good day, a really good day. On his 24th straight day of running he was able to complete 120 laps of the course the most he has been able to do since day one. For someone to be able to find new strength and speed after so many exhausting and challenging days is a stark reminder to us all that the 3100 mile race is truly a place of miracles seen and unseen.

When asked about his performance he says in some aspects it is getting easier. “My mind has become accustomed to the situation, but also there are some more difficult days. Yesterday my morning was a little bit difficult for me more than usual.” Todor was having a difficult conversation with his mind which was challenging him with the idea of how difficult it was to do all the mileage that still lay ahead of him.

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Smarana suggested that this was not a good approach. “We should live day by day, which is much better. Don’t think about one or two thousand miles just accept today.” The conflict between his mind and body he suggests is something that is unavoidable.

“Today I feel much better. After some up and down days today I feel very good with good spirits as well. I have been joking with the guys so today is one of the good days.”

“I am trying not to push myself. To be smooth and try and flow around the track. To be smooth and avoid tension in the mind. To keep my way of thinking positive. To be more inside myself. When I do that it is easier to do the daily mileage, to stay in a good mood. It is all connected with the race.”