When most people think of a fun weekend, they might picture a relaxing getaway, leisurely brunches, or maybe even a spontaneous road trip. Our idea of fun is a little different. 

Last weekend kicked off on Friday evening with an overnight bus ride that got us into town at 3 AM Saturday. Groggy but excited, we headed straight to a hotel for a quick five hours of sleep. It’s not much, but just enough to recharge before the real adventure begins.

By Saturday mid-morning, we were up again and heading to the race venue. There’s something electrifying about picking up the race pack and mingling with fellow athletes and acquaintances with the same crazy passion.

After that, it was time to fuel up with some good food and grab another nap. We’ll need all the rest we can get because the next wake-up call will come at 2 AM.

Come Sunday morning, before dawn breaks, the alarm jolted us awake. It’s race day, and we’ve got to be ready for the 4 AM start. The gun goes off, and there we are, running up and down a 4-lane highway while most of the world is still fast asleep.

It’s not just a race; it’s a lifestyle—a test of determination, endurance, and certainly a lot of madness. For us, there’s no better way to spend a Sunday morning.

After crossing the finish line and sharing war stories with fellow runners, perhaps picking up a trophy, as in the case of my sweet wife, it’s back to the hotel for a well-deserved meal and some serious downtime.

The rest of Sunday was dedicated to sleep and recovery before catching another overnight bus home. When we finally arrived on Monday morning, it was time for more eating, more sleeping, and that sense of victory after crushing another challenge.

Sure, this kind of weekend isn’t for everyone, but for us, it’s the perfect blend of challenge, excitement, and satisfaction.

The key question is whether it’s worth all of this for a few hours on a nearly deserted up-country highway between night and sunrise—the answer is always yes for us. We love pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones.