I always think it’s important to put things out there that you want to happen or that you want to achieve in your life. It puts a bit of pressure on you that you can’t back down. I did it when I first started in radio; I remember writing an essay at varsity about where we wanted to be in 5 years. One of the things I wrote was that I was going to be on 94.7 Highveld Stereo. I put it out there and it happened.
I also did that with my first 94.7 Cycle Challenge. A friend was looking for someone to train and ride the race with. I remember telling him that I’d love to but I don’t have a bike. A week later he had organised me a bike. There was no chickening out of that one from then on. I went on air and said I’m riding, which forced me to do the training and I rode.
My brother sent me an email yesterday with a copy of his confirmation that he is entered to do the iron man in January. He’s put it out there, no backing down now.
I’ve got to let you know that I’m seriously nervous to even think about putting this out there. I grew up in a road running family; my dad has done countless road races over the years including eleven Comrades Marathons. My brother has done one, but I’m sure number two is on the cards next year. It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do. It’s gnawed at the pit of my stomach for years. The 2010 Comrades Marathon is going to be something special. The organisers are attempting to break a world record for finishers of an ultra marathon. There is also a commemorative 2010 medal. It will be the last time the race finishes at Kingsmead. It is apparently the first time ever that there has been two down runs back to back. There is so much history being made in next years race that it hard to not want to be alongside the other 20 000 starters come 31 May 2009. So here goes, I’m putting it out there. I’m going to run comrades 2010.
