And this is why I love working with Ultra Marathoners. They're all barking mad, and gorgeous, and just a bit transcendent. After running one of his worst races ever, this guy says "I think how beautiful it is to run from a state of gratitude and happiness." He was sick, really sick, during the run. Maybe because he ran out of water and was drinking from streams just to keep going. But he says "The fact that I choose to do this … I don't know whether that makes it harder or easier to suffer, but it makes it funnier. I laughed after I barfed every time."
Here's the full article for anyone who wants to take the time. Enjoy!