Wise words posted by Lazarus Lake after the Backyard Ultra Monster last weekend

be your own hero

it is easy to be intimidated by the distances covered by the elite backyard runners.
to think that this is a race beyond your reach.
nothing could be further from the truth...

the heart of the backyard ultras is not the race that goes on for days.
it is the races that end in 20-30 hours.
and the soul of the sport is not the 60 hour runners.
it is every person who steps into the starting corral
in a search for their own limits.

it does not matter how far you go
the furthest you have ever gone
is the furthest you have ever gone.

be inspired by these amazing athletes.
but don't be inspired to just admire their accomplishments.
be inspired to go out and seek your own limits.
be inspired to go out and go further than you have ever gone.
be your own hero.