So I may have mentioned previously, I have a “Life List”… I use that name because it sounds a little more positive than “Bucket List” or “Death List” or any number of other names that people refer to their set of things they want to accomplish during their lifetime. My list usually refers to physical challenges or achievements I use to challenge myself. I generally do not give a timeframe for them, but often the activity requires a certain age level, preparation or sequence of events to complete the task. Without a doubt, there are few moments I cherish as much as when I get to take that spreadsheet out and place a little checkmark and date next to an entry. two weekends ago I had the opportunity to make such a check – so alongside the black belts in martial arts, completion of the Bix 7 mile race and learning to Snowboard (to name a few) I now get to add the following:
I started running sometime back in order to complete the Bix 7 entry. I’ve been pretty much running ever since with the sole purpose of being ready compete in every Bix since then. In the meantime I would catch the various 5Ks and would catch the Peoria SteamBoat 4 Mile (IL’s Fastest 4 Mile) in preparation for the treacherous 7 Miles of hills at the Davenport IA Bix. At the halfway point of the Steamboat 4M, I would make the turn and head back to the start while all of the 15Kers started their trek up into the hills. For some reason, I convinced myself on the way back that I needed to complete the 15K so I could prove
