Motivation. When I'm forcing myself to sit still for long periods of time, motivation is crucial. This whole week is the most severe test of my resolve and self-control. Do I have enough self-discipline to make myself not train and still remain motivated? When I wake up at four in the morning ready to roll, can I sit down and drink coffee and watch the news and wait till I have to be at work? I'll have to.
My iPod is working in overdrive. There are a few heavy metal bands (A.T.P., Metallica, and Tool) coursing through my head, but it's mostly movie soundtracks. I'm brooding to "300", "Braveheart", "The Bourne Identity", and "Black Hawk Down". I've started to get a little more nervous, but for the most part I'm still quietly angry and determined. I'll be nervous when I get in the car for Natchez...but till then, I'm ready and impatient.
As of right now, I have 3 days, 20 hours, 16 minutes till the gun goes off. Bring it on.
Run hard.
On April 25th and 26th Brady Hendrix is going to attempt the ultimate physical feat. By running 100 miles in less than 24 hours, he is hoping to help Relay for Life in fighting the battle against cancer. The course follows the Natchez Trace through 50 miles of beautiful "God's Country" towards Jackson, MS. Upon reaching the 50 mile mark, Brady will turn around and finish amidst trumpets and fan fare in Natchez.
Ultramarathon Info
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A Mile (or 100) in These Shoes...
- Brady
- I started running during the 7th grade. I was sitting in a final period study hall when Coach King came in and asked who wanted to sit in study hall and who wanted to go run for the track team. I had no desire to run at all...but a girl I had a crush on got up to be on the team. I've been running ever since.
A Special Thanks
God, Mom and Dad, Laura, Paul, Brian, Jill, Ali, Big Dave, and Pat.
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