I am not a Super-human?

I thought I should say what is on my mind on all the places I can post. My firend has pointed alot out about ultrarunning and I want to reach as many people as possible. First of all I would like to thank everyone for their support and concern in my troubled times. I have had something pointed out within my life, "I am
not super-human." Meaning I still have a lot of growing to do to become the
athlete I want to be. I was doing the right thing for HURT 100 '09 (my
fourth attempt at the 100 mile distance) up unitil about October and then I
lost it. I didn't listen. I thought I could be like those fast guys. I
felt like a powerful sportscar on the outside, but on the inside I still had
a 4cyl engine. It took awhile for that engine to burn out and now I am stuck
with a two-legged hobbling engine that only sputters when it starts. I have
really done a number on myself and have come to the conclusion that I need
to start over again. This time a lot slower. I need to think about my future
goals and how I am going to accomplish them. I am pulling out of Angeles
Crest 100 and am probably going to replace that with an easier Kauai
Marathon in September. I need to listen to all the older folks in the
ultrarunning community and learn that you cannot jump to the front of the
pack in a matter of a couple years after a 3 year layoff. If you dont know
what I am talking about take a look at my good friends post on the
www.hurthawaii.com website, it is called Speed Racer and when I read it I
felt as though it was directed towards me and my obvious "young punk"
stubborn ways. If you are looking to become an ultrarunner please take
advice from veterans that have been there awhile. They are still there for a
reason. Ultrarunning is not something you can take lightly and just jump
into. Sure, if you can do a marathon you can probably do a 50k with no
worries but to jump into 100k and 100m takes a lot of preparation and time
in mind and on feet. Hear advice and listen to your body, when your car
starts to spudder pull over and fix it before continuing. I must take
another painpill, as is my life nowadays. My knee hurts. I should find out
this week when I am going to see the orthopedic surgeon and then find out
when my knee surgery will take place. I will be volunteering now instead of
running the HURT 100 and I hope to see some of you there. See you at the aid
station. Jah Bless and Give Thanks.

Devon Webb