I have come to realize that results/placings are not what motivates me to race because it does not necessarily indicate the quality of my performance. Being satisfied with the performance is what matters most to me.
I continue to race because it's the entire process that I love; the plan, the base, the build, the diet, the skills, the anticipation, the peak and hopefully the inspired performance. Regardless of placing, the finish is often a bittersweet moment because it is the end of the process.
Sure, aging has taken it's toll and continues to, but I don't care if they have to clock me with a calendar, as long as the process fulfills I will continue.
Posted by dancoy at December 20, 2006 10:23 AM