I received the following email from co-worker today regarding the monthly company 5K I organize. I feel blessed that running has given me the chance meet so many good people and the chance to make an impact in people's lives.
"Thanks to you for organizing this and for your positive motivation, you are an inspiration. Although I cannot run the path you all do, due to my vision depth perception issues, I am continuing to run on a more level path.
-Julie"
The truth is, it is people like Julie who continue to strive against life’s obstacles that inspire me. I am just a guy who is lucky to have the good health to do what I do...
One race, one mile, and one step at a time,
Jeff
12/20/11
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Looking for the green light
"if your dream ain't bigger than you, then there's a problem with your dream.". Deion Sanders @ HOF speech.
I am not a big fan of Neon Deion but this quote is a great inspiration for running and life. I would follow it up with, "dreams without action is just an IDEA." So whatever our dreams are, lets go get it... get up, do it.
It has been a long time since the last entry and lots happened since Double Trouble in Maine and New Hampshire. I cannot believe the end of 2011 is approaching and 2012 is going to be here before we can blink again. Last year this time, I was in full off-season mode as I scheduled no races until June of 2011. This year however, I am in the thick of thing training for the El Paso Marathon. The training has been a little choppy at times but I feel good at the moment. Legs are strong and I think El Paso is going to be a good fast race.
I must admit that I am a little distracted by what can possibly be beyond El Paso. I am hoping that I might be able to try my hands on my first ultra marathon at the end of March. The race would be in Taiwan and is a 12 hour race put on by Taipei University. I don't know, I think these challenges are keeping the flame going as the progression towards the 50 States is a long one for me. Since I did complete the double, I am not as worried about what might come with the 12 hour race.
Two things must happen if I were to run this race. First, we have to figure out the logistics of moving about in Taiwan. I am hoping that my overseas family will help direct me in planning and getting around. Second, I still have to convince my lovely wife that it's a good idea to add this race to our vacation plan in Asia. She has been a great sport and I hope that she can see that this is something awesome to do! :) As I always say, I would not be on this journey without the support of Aud.
Beyond El Paso and (maybe) the Taipei U Ultra, I hope to run WY mid year and another double year end. Getting 4 done in one year would also be a first. So here is goodbye to 2011 and look forward to doing some great things in 2012!
one race, one mile, and one step at a time,
Jeff
I am not a big fan of Neon Deion but this quote is a great inspiration for running and life. I would follow it up with, "dreams without action is just an IDEA." So whatever our dreams are, lets go get it... get up, do it.
It has been a long time since the last entry and lots happened since Double Trouble in Maine and New Hampshire. I cannot believe the end of 2011 is approaching and 2012 is going to be here before we can blink again. Last year this time, I was in full off-season mode as I scheduled no races until June of 2011. This year however, I am in the thick of thing training for the El Paso Marathon. The training has been a little choppy at times but I feel good at the moment. Legs are strong and I think El Paso is going to be a good fast race.
I must admit that I am a little distracted by what can possibly be beyond El Paso. I am hoping that I might be able to try my hands on my first ultra marathon at the end of March. The race would be in Taiwan and is a 12 hour race put on by Taipei University. I don't know, I think these challenges are keeping the flame going as the progression towards the 50 States is a long one for me. Since I did complete the double, I am not as worried about what might come with the 12 hour race.
Two things must happen if I were to run this race. First, we have to figure out the logistics of moving about in Taiwan. I am hoping that my overseas family will help direct me in planning and getting around. Second, I still have to convince my lovely wife that it's a good idea to add this race to our vacation plan in Asia. She has been a great sport and I hope that she can see that this is something awesome to do! :) As I always say, I would not be on this journey without the support of Aud.
Beyond El Paso and (maybe) the Taipei U Ultra, I hope to run WY mid year and another double year end. Getting 4 done in one year would also be a first. So here is goodbye to 2011 and look forward to doing some great things in 2012!
one race, one mile, and one step at a time,
Jeff
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