“Racing is the channel for the fire that smolders inside, allowing it to take tangible form and sparing a painful internal scorching. Put differently: does determination exist if undirected? Without racing, ambition is simply a concept I entertain. To race is to express.

So until I find another profession that provides such an outlet, I think I shall carry on. And hopefully beat some people.”

Read Mara’s full blog post “Why?” here.