‘…mingling around Racing the Planet’s signature campfires with a shared commitment to adventure, authenticity, and a refusal to obey limits.’

I love words. I love their power to educate, expand your creativity, and take you elsewhere. As I continue my research/reread/retest pattern of the past year preparing for Lapland I found myself unable to sleep this morning, this time due to excitement, and reread the ‘Essentials’ of the race. The very last page, which hasn’t had as much of my attention as race plans, nutrition, and equipment, includes a beautifully written statement about Racing the Planet. Oh, so powerful. A great reminder, and a help to quell some of the nervousness that I am trying to accept. Reminder to self: I’ve done all I can to be prepared for next week. Just trust the process.

So much more I’d love to post and share, but for now, need to pack and repack my backpack yet again and triple-check the lists. Looking forward to meeting some extraordinary people in Finland next week. Hoping that everyone is feeling strong and chock full of bright anticipation.