Hi Mia. I havnt seen any of your vids for ages so pleased when i came across this. Im doing my 2nd 50k ultra soon and i just wanted to say you are very inspirational just show up train hard get on with it. Big well done keep the vids coming😊 😊😊😊
I am not a commenter but I had to comment on this. I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago and I spent a large part of last year working really hard on myself. It was hard and painful and exhausting and so very, very worthwhile. Everything you say here resonates with my experiences. I am intense and I now love that. I embrace my extremes and I'm so excited for the future. I've always loved doing hard things, I've been into outdoor swimming for a while, I love my ice baths and I've recently got into ultra marathons. I used to hide these things and pretend to be 'normal' but I just don't do that anymore and since I've stopped hiding, so many more opportunities have come my way and it's the best. It's exciting to hear about someone else who is on the same journey, best of luck and go get it!
Wow thank you so much for sharing that with me. This means the absolute world. I resonate with everything you've said, and exactly - once we let ourselves just be, its so much bloody easier. Lots of love to you.
I laid down on the floor and listened to your video. Great content, I’ve been thinking there is a more confortable and safe life waiting for me. I’m wrong. I know that life awaiting won’t fit me. I like to struggle, I know there is nothing like ending a day and knowing I’ve done my best, even if it was painful. And I thank you for reminding me this.
Hi Mia , your words completely resonate every video it’s crazy and so true …. Had a break from running towards the end of last year after ultra trail snowdonia 50k as I thought I should physically and mentally from ultra training but tbh it’s opened up loads of stuff …. On the comeback trail and booked some races now tho but now have a dodgy knee from work 🤬that’s life tho - great work Mia all the best for the new year !
Ah thank you Tom. And yours resonate with me too! That was my experience, stopping opened up a whollllllllle load of stuff. Hope your knee heals soon. 🙏🏻
Thanks for the inspiration, and eloquent analysis of the human condition. It's hard work sometimes. Keep doing your thing, Mia. All the best for the new year 👍🏻
Thought provoking film Mia it sheds some light on why we are drawn to the edge like a moth to the flame, and why despite after the times we touch it and feel destroyed, and we’re fearful of finding it again, we know deep down we want and have to keep touching it to find the growth.. this film provoked lots of reflection over last years Chester 100, when my knee blew up at 46 miles and for the first time in quite a few challenges I fell over the edge completely, the last 7 months I’ve been avoiding thoughts of revisiting the edge as much as a boxer might after a good beating. Watching this film has confirmed what I already knew deep down, that I need to go back to Chester in April because that’s where the growth is.. happy new year..
Wonderful .. yes, you said it right. Like a moth drawn to the flame. Sorry to hear about your injury.. Best wishes for your comeback.. take care and get well soon. You can ! You will !😊 😊😊
@@miaoldroyd8331 thanks Mia.. been following a strength and conditioning plan since last May with the physio and have got it to the stage where I’m ready to start long runs again and just go for it..after seeing the footage of your film ( think you looked like you where descending whernside ).. it’s reminded me how much fun it is out there and I’m looking forward to getting back where I belong.. the races where the door to the experience, and that’s what I’ve missed most..🤝
Wow! Beautiful.... Thanks so much for this video... It's so so inspiring. Actually, it would be good if you could have the transcript of this onto a pdf document. It'll be an inspiring read to many people. The poem is lovely. Thanks again for this. Thanks a million 🙏
Ah thank you so much Buddy. hahaha. Now that would be a task!! Maybe. Hahahaha. I wonder if there's an app that will do that for me 🤣 Thanks so much for your very kind and sincere words
Thanks so much buddy. I'm not sure. I've been out for 3 months with a knee injury. I'm back running a little - but nothing proper. Might be a year out of ultras for me.. I'm waiting to see. I'm in the Orthopaedic clinic waiting room as I type this haha. So I'll know soon!
Hey Mia! This is another real masterpiece! I'm finding the "answers" are usually there is no destination, rather it's all a journey....and there is no point, which is the point! What a great poem by Rachel. I checked out the link for the book and I guess living in Canada makes the website unhappy for mailing. I do see an option to get it via eBay without punishing me with too much postage....just wondering if there is an optimal place (other than amazon) to buy it where Rachel benefits the most?? Thanks, if there is an easy answer! I'm looking forward to your 2024 journey and wish you all the best for learning and discovering. Keep smiling!
Hello good sir! absolutely.. Re the book - not sure, I've asked her, will see what she says. Will get back to you. Thank you my friend - the happiest of New Years to you too!
Hi Mia. I havnt seen any of your vids for ages so pleased when i came across this. Im doing my 2nd 50k ultra soon and i just wanted to say you are very inspirational just show up train hard get on with it. Big well done keep the vids coming😊 😊😊😊
I love you this is so beautiful and you just put into words thoughts and emotions I have.
Ahh thanks so much for sharing with me x
Mia!!! You are absolutely amazing, such an inspiration! Thank you for this video, I can relate to everything you have shared. 🙏🙏🙏
I am not a commenter but I had to comment on this. I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago and I spent a large part of last year working really hard on myself. It was hard and painful and exhausting and so very, very worthwhile. Everything you say here resonates with my experiences. I am intense and I now love that. I embrace my extremes and I'm so excited for the future. I've always loved doing hard things, I've been into outdoor swimming for a while, I love my ice baths and I've recently got into ultra marathons. I used to hide these things and pretend to be 'normal' but I just don't do that anymore and since I've stopped hiding, so many more opportunities have come my way and it's the best. It's exciting to hear about someone else who is on the same journey, best of luck and go get it!
Wow thank you so much for sharing that with me. This means the absolute world. I resonate with everything you've said, and exactly - once we let ourselves just be, its so much bloody easier. Lots of love to you.
Many amazing insights again. Thanks to keep sharing your reflections and do your thing. ´so many good sides to that´.
Thanks so much. ❤ glad it resonated.
Wow this was such a well spoken and inspiring video. Thank you for speaking your truth about running and life.
Thank you my friend. ❤
I laid down on the floor and listened to your video. Great content, I’ve been thinking there is a more confortable and safe life waiting for me. I’m wrong. I know that life awaiting won’t fit me.
I like to struggle, I know there is nothing like ending a day and knowing I’ve done my best, even if it was painful. And I thank you for reminding me this.
The floor is the best place to lie down hahah. It's one of my safe spaces lol. And yes.. absolutely. Thank you for your words :)
Hi Mia , your words completely resonate every video it’s crazy and so true …. Had a break from running towards the end of last year after ultra trail snowdonia 50k as I thought I should physically and mentally from ultra training but tbh it’s opened up loads of stuff …. On the comeback trail and booked some races now tho but now have a dodgy knee from work 🤬that’s life tho - great work Mia all the best for the new year !
Ah thank you Tom. And yours resonate with me too! That was my experience, stopping opened up a whollllllllle load of stuff. Hope your knee heals soon. 🙏🏻
Great video, thank you.
Well thank you Dan 🙏
Thanks for the inspiration, and eloquent analysis of the human condition. It's hard work sometimes. Keep doing your thing, Mia. All the best for the new year 👍🏻
Ahh thanks so much Mark. Great to hear - glad you enjoyed. You too buddy
Thought provoking film Mia it sheds some light on why we are drawn to the edge like a moth to the flame, and why despite after the times we touch it and feel destroyed, and we’re fearful of finding it again, we know deep down we want and have to keep touching it to find the growth.. this film provoked lots of reflection over last years Chester 100, when my knee blew up at 46 miles and for the first time in quite a few challenges I fell over the edge completely, the last 7 months I’ve been avoiding thoughts of revisiting the edge as much as a boxer might after a good beating.
Watching this film has confirmed what I already knew deep down, that I need to go back to Chester in April because that’s where the growth is..
happy new year..
Wonderful .. yes, you said it right. Like a moth drawn to the flame. Sorry to hear about your injury.. Best wishes for your comeback.. take care and get well soon. You can ! You will !😊 😊😊
Wow. What words these are Tom! Beautiful. I'm so glad some things resonated for you - excited to follow your journey from here. How's your knee doing?
@@rajeshhorizon thanks Rajesh..🤝
@@miaoldroyd8331 thanks Mia.. been following a strength and conditioning plan since last May with the physio and have got it to the stage where I’m ready to start long runs again and just go for it..after seeing the footage of your film ( think you looked like you where descending whernside ).. it’s reminded me how much fun it is out there and I’m looking forward to getting back where I belong.. the races where the door to the experience, and that’s what I’ve missed most..🤝
Wow! Beautiful.... Thanks so much for this video... It's so so inspiring. Actually, it would be good if you could have the transcript of this onto a pdf document. It'll be an inspiring read to many people. The poem is lovely. Thanks again for this. Thanks a million 🙏
Ah thank you so much Buddy. hahaha. Now that would be a task!! Maybe. Hahahaha. I wonder if there's an app that will do that for me 🤣 Thanks so much for your very kind and sincere words
Namaste 🙏🏼
Brilliant video Mia, I'm sorry if you've already been asked this but will you attempt a 100 miler again this year ?
Thanks so much buddy. I'm not sure. I've been out for 3 months with a knee injury. I'm back running a little - but nothing proper. Might be a year out of ultras for me.. I'm waiting to see. I'm in the Orthopaedic clinic waiting room as I type this haha. So I'll know soon!
Sorry to hear that, hopefully you'll be on the mend and back at it before you know it. Wishing you all the best for the new year!@@miaoldroyd8331
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Hey Mia! This is another real masterpiece! I'm finding the "answers" are usually there is no destination, rather it's all a journey....and there is no point, which is the point! What a great poem by Rachel. I checked out the link for the book and I guess living in Canada makes the website unhappy for mailing. I do see an option to get it via eBay without punishing me with too much postage....just wondering if there is an optimal place (other than amazon) to buy it where Rachel benefits the most?? Thanks, if there is an easy answer! I'm looking forward to your 2024 journey and wish you all the best for learning and discovering. Keep smiling!
Hello good sir! absolutely.. Re the book - not sure, I've asked her, will see what she says. Will get back to you. Thank you my friend - the happiest of New Years to you too!
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