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24 September 2009

That which does not kill me makes me stranger

post by: NucleophilicAttack at: 00:27 | 11 comments

Why should artists' souls get all the torture, anyway? ^

(I knew I recognized the headline, though.)

posted by dhartung 24 September | 00:31

That was fascinating. Who hasn't walked or swim or cycled for so long that the only person who is making sense is yourself?

Endurance sports appeal to me, it would be awesome to ride across America or Australia.

posted by gomichild 24 September | 06:31

Thanks for posting this. I remember from when I ran marathons, there was always a point where everything stopped making sense and the running itself was the only commonality binding it all together.

posted by Obscure Reference 24 September | 08:29

Ah, an old dragon axiom.

posted by Wolfdog 24 September | 08:39

That was an absolutely fascinating article, thanks for posting it N_A.

posted by msali 24 September | 08:45

Great article - and the idea of biking from San Diego to Atlantic City sounds awesome. Of course, it's only awesome without a time limit.

If not, then yeah - KOO KOO! KOO KOO! KOO KOO...

posted by Lipstick Thespian 24 September | 08:50

Two or three years ago I was contemplating doing RAAM, although I would have been going with a team rather than solo. I ended up deciding it would take over my life to an unacceptable degree. I think that was the right decision for me, but I cheer for everyone that does it.

posted by Wolfdog 24 September | 08:53

Wow. I just fell little bit in love with that guy.

posted by rainbaby 24 September | 09:10

"Three years ago, I got angry at the mountain. I climbed it 38 times in two months."

Wow.

posted by Specklet 24 September | 11:26

Well, I'm sure that showed the mountain.

posted by dhartung 24 September | 12:53

Well, I'm sure that showed the mountain.

Well he may have been responsible for a whole centimeter of erosion along some parts of the path he used, if he used an unpaved path.

posted by idiopath 24 September | 16:24

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