Quote Originally Posted by Bluetree View Post
And for someone who is success- and achievement-oriented... how does one "find the fun" while straggling home in the back of the pack?
Your feeling of success and achievement needs to be measured against you. I had the next to the last finishing time on the Mt. Tam Double Century, so I get being at the tail end of the pack. And yeah it can be depressing if you let it be.

It doesn't take away from your success if someone is faster than you. There will be always be someone faster than you. Even if you finish first this time, next time you may not.

If you're improving that's all that really matters. And it is hard when your buddies have more natural ability than you. But just think how much harder you have to work. That takes drive and determination - way more impressive than natural ability.

V.