(Русский) День 17… Моя цель (4 июля, Утпал)
Yolanda is a perfect example of a person you need to spend more time with to understand them just a little better. From a first impression you cannot help but be impressed with how much effort she puts into her race attire. Now, in the 17th day of the race there have thus far been no repeats and when asked whether she has 52 outfits for each day of the race she is a little vague. But I can gather from our talk that at least 30 days will likely pass and none will be repeated.
When you search even just a little beyond her outer appearance you cannot help but be impressed with her inner strength and beauty. Here the inner person, is for me at least, much more appealing and interesting. Beauty beyond all the well color coordinated outfits.
Her intensity and steadfast dedication to this impossible event is spectacularly beautiful and inspiring. Not being anywhere near a trained psychologist I suspect that what Yolanda has in amazing quantities is simply grit.
Which defined by Wikipedia says is, ‘ a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual’s passion for a particular long-term goal or end state, coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective.
“Day 17, 962 miles.” Yolanda is keeping incredible focus, as really all the runners do, on her progress. She has a cushion at this point but there is still a long way to go. Late this afternoon she will make 1,000 miles and I ask her if she paid any attention to her previous personal best in competition.
“No. I did 622 miles at the 10 day race.” She of course has her hands full dealing with each day and each new challenge as they inevitably come along.
