My Last Man Standing ultra came to a quick end at mile 38 yesterday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In training this year leading up to this year’s ultra, I followed my training regiment and completed a 50 miler four weeks ago with confidence and execution. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At mile 38, my body felt incredible and poised for a good evening push - but my lungs began to catch up from what I suspect is residual effects from COVID last week. I was unable to get a full breath, was coughing, and experienced some very mild chest pain. Fortunately, I feel much better this morning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My goal was 100+ yesterday and genuinely felt like I could’ve achieved this. I feel conflicted in that I’m very proud to have made the decision, but disappointed I didn’t achieve what I set out to do. That being said, I’m extremely grateful to have had this opportunity and don’t have any regrets. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Takeaway Sometimes we’re going to be dealt a hand of cards that are unfavorable, but we still need to play them. The outcome of our hand never defines us, but the process in which we approached the desired outcome does. At the end of the day, there will always be more opportunities and every experience adds another page to our story. ✔️