Heading into my race last weekend, I felt a weird mix of emotions. On one hand, it felt like I was playing with house money. I was grateful just to be able to participate because it looked like I might not even be able to race two months ago. On the other hand, I felt like there was extra pressure to make the most of this race because I don’t know when or if I’ll be able to compete like this again. This experience gave me the opportunity to reflect on the temporary nature of this life: nothing lasts forever. Sooner or later there will be a final race. And when it’s all over, I will want to look back and know that I made the most of every opportunity.