Why I Won’t Run Tor des Géants

TOR won’t leave me alone. It rattles around in my head and has nestled itself in my heart. But if someone asked me today whether I would like to run it myself, I would answer with a resounding NO.

(Official photo by TorX / Stefano Coletta)

A note in advance: This article might not age well. I am constantly changing and growing — as a runner and as a human being. I have no idea where running or life will take me. What feels true today may look very different tomorrow. Given the fact that TOR is con...