Trouble sets in when whoever or whatever you define yourself as begins to crumble. For whatever reason. I suppose lots of people if not most go through this. So, to put it bluntly the person crumbles or redefines themselves in a different manner?
I'm doing all I can to hang onto my current definition of myself....a runner. Specifically an ultra runner. An aging athlete is what I am now. Nagging/ fighting injuries take their toll on an older guy for sure. I'm convinced it's not for lack of "want to" that ultimately takes out old athletes. Look at how the pros try to hang on.
Ego? Now we're really getting somewhere. We (ultra runners) love to answer the question, "are you still running" with, "sure am, did a 50 miler two weeks ago".
Not throwing in the towel yet on who I define myself as or letting go of that ego thing either.....
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