Surviving Comrades training, getting to the start line uninjured, fresh, without others’ ‘flus and colds is a challenge. Surviving the road on the day and getting a medal is another.
Yet Comrades always asks more. It pokes your ribs saying, “So you can survive? Well then, perform.”
Try to walk away from Comrades satisfied, knowing you could have gone faster, not wimped at any of the hills. Try. It works for a while but not for long.
Perform even your best and Comrades will just challenge you in other ways.