Aftermath - The Misogi and pushing the boundaries of what is possible (Part 2).

Hello monkiis,

This is part 2 of what maybe become a 3, or even 4 part series discussing the Misogi. I recorded this episode laying in a lodge at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon while elevating my recently sprained ankle. I was no more than 1/2 mile into a 48-mile run when I stepped on a rock and twisted my right ankle. We had started running just before 3am and I think that the combination of lack of sleep and my being ill-adjusted to running with a headlamp lead to my demise. I was so bummed. I pretty much knew I was done immediately, but still tried to walk it off. I ended up turning around heading back to the start after hobbling for 3-4 miles down into the canyon. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. I'd been planning and training for this trip for over 8-months and after only 15-minutes I was sidelined. To add insult to injury, I had about a dozen friends also joining in on the Misogi and I was very sad that I would not get to share the experience with them. However, I am super proud to report that all of my friends completed the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim! Surround yourself with wild people and incredible things get done. It was super motivating seeing everyone return to the top and I can't wait to get back. Fortunately, my injury is not devastating, it just wasn't going to allow me to run that day. I'm planning on heading back to the Grand Canyon to re-attempt the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in early May of 2019. Stay tuned for that trip report. I really have tried to maintain a positive attitude about what happened. I have attempted and failed at Misogis in the past and to be honest, it made going back and getting it done that much more satisfying. If you are not failing, you are not pushing yourself far enough. Please enjoy!

The monkii family still wants to know, what is your Misogi?

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