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I guess I started to realize my gas tank was a little different than other people or maybe something in my mind was while playing college basketball. When it was time to get water I would never leave the floor. I just wanted to get up shots and usually these shots where done all alone. Maybe it was because I was doing my ultimate passion or maybe there was something different. One story that sticks out in my mind was at Ohlone College. I was out on the drill and felt like I needed to be doing something, so I decided that would be the best time to do push-up. Then at the end of practice one day we were doing liners and everyone was winded on the last set, but not me. I wanted more! I said give us more and lined back up. I remember the looks from the players and coaches. Maybe that was the point where it clicked. 


Either way, there will become a point in the Tahoe 200 when everything will come into question. When every mantra, t shirt, Goggins video or inspirational quote will mean jack shit. I am arming my mind for this(these) moment(s) and look forward to this point. I’ve been looking for this formidable match and I know it’s a worthy opponent. That isn’t the question, the question is am I?

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