Are Ultrarunners Masochists or Hedonists?

Do you run ultras because you're a masochist or a hedonist?

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#2
I love the post especially Dori at the end. I can't tell what I am and but I have only done one baby ultra (50k). I had a great 21mile run yesterday. I didn't start wondering why until I got home and was relaxing on the couch. I'm pretty sure I run because I enjoy it at the time and because I like staying strong and fit.
 
#3
Ha, that is so true, I do that everytime as well, and yes I come back for more and more and MORE!!!
 
#4
Where are the sick and crazy buttons?
 
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#6
Didn't know that Masochist and Hedonist were mutually exclusive :)

Whilst I've yet to run an ultra (I've "only" run a marathon), I'd have to say that there has to be a bit of masochism and/or self-loathing involved in running long distances. You've pegged that in the post run internal dialogue you wrote about (quite brilliantly, I might add).
 
#8
There's no button for "all of the above, and throw in your own form of insanity as well"
 
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