Actually asking myself that very question & not sure I can ?
I have battled through 3 editions of the Bratahy 10 in 10 (10 marathons in 10 days) & have had 26 fantastic days in the Lake District meeting some amazing people & life long friends along the way.
The problem I have is those final 4 days in May of this year, I have been offered a place for the 2012 edition of the 10 in 10, bt the problem is not sure I still have the mental capacity to get it done ?
When I think back, I feel proud of myself for battling through that final 4 days but the thought of putting myself through it again frankly scares me to death, why would I want to hammer my body like that again, what do I have to prove - nothing to myself that's for sure.
I'm enjoying my running at the moment but I'm not running marathons these days, in the past 5 days I have really enjoyed 2 x 5km races & winning my clubs 3.5 mile handicap in a PB time on Thursday. The thought of running 26.2 miles in such warm weather really does not appeal.
For alot of folks the 10 in 10 is a once in a lifetime event & if my first one had gone the way of my third one that would have been true for me too & I'm happy that I've got round 3 times but think now is the time to say goodbye to such a fantastic event ?
The problem I have is the the quest for history, I've never really achieved anything substantial running wise & whilst not one to go chasing records (I certainly can't from a time perspective - a 3.09 marathon PB puts me somewhere in the middle of the pack I would guess ?) only one person has ever completed 4 in a row & I would still like to add my name to a very exclusive list containing the name of just one person "The Godfather" - "Sir" Steve Edwards.
I really am torn at this moment, If I had to make a decision at this moment in time I would wish the other 18 well on their epic challenge & bid a fantastic event farewell.
I don't want to rush a decision & have to say whilst sad to see Rosemary have to pull out Matt "Emdee" Dunn's elevation into the team did give me a lift a couple of days back.
This madness is killing me mentally :(
Foxy
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