Staying Fully Awake As a Runner

The plain fact remains that men and women and the world over possess amounts of resources that only exceptional individuals push to their extreme use. Compared to what ought to be, we are only half awake. — William James, philosopher

Earlier this week, I reflected on why I run crazy, stupid long distances. Following a recent race with nearly 7,000 ft of climbing over 31 miles, I was tired and sore for days.