While these changes are a surprise, as an athlete they should be par for the course - we are bound to face uncertainty, distractions, and adversity at every corner. Especially during an ultramarathon. Having the psychological flexibility to adjust to theses changes will only make us better athletes in the long run.

Having a ‘Why’ constructed through values is one way that I orient myself on a journey. They, being values, provide a bearing to the direction you want to go. Goals on the other hand are the values in action. They are the waypoints to the journey.