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Capable Of So Much More
It was happening in every corner of the gym. Athletes were completing their first double under or their heaviest snatch. We were doing much more than our expectations and it was contagious. It was also inspiring. Many of us had come here believing we couldn’t do something and we had just proven ourselves wrong. And […]
You Can
A Sports Illustrated story about Dick Hoyt and his son Rick is one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever read. Make sure you watch the video too.
Archive Inspiration
The archives at the WP development blog look a lot like MDV Archive, or more specifically, the old MtDewVirus Archives system, which allowed linking to the year archive. I wonder if my archives were inspiration or if they actually use my code.
Every Second Counts
As I’ve said before, he is the greatest American story of our lifetime. After reading his book you get an understanding of what makes him tick. He doesn’t have anything to lose, so he gives everything he’s got in everything he does. He faced death, battled it head-on, and kicked it’s ass! Everything after that is a bonus.
In the book, he talks about each of his first 5 wins in the Tour de France. He gives you a glimpse into his family life. He explains some of his relationships with other cancer patients and survivors, which he could spend days with. He’s not afraid to dismiss the role of God and religion in his surviving cancer. He says flat out that he beat it with the help of his doctors, nurses, family, and friends.
Lance isn’t the selfish arrogant asshole that some of the press make him out to be. His teammates on U.S. Postal ride for him during the Tour de France each year, so he rides for them in other races. He wants them to have the glory so he’ll protect them or bring them water from the team car. It’s not all about Lance and it never was for him. Cycling is a team sport and he understand that better than anyone else.
If I had to choose between winning the Tour de France or having cancer, I’d choose cancer.
Lance Armstrong
Not exactly the answer I would pick, but Lance is one in a million. I could go on and on about Armstrong and the amazing human being that he has become. Instead, I’ll just recommend that you read this book. I give it an A-.
Barry Sanders: Now You See Him
I just finished reading this. What a great book! Barry Sanders is my favorite athlete to ever play a professional sport and I believe he is the greatest running back in history.
He was the definition of a team player on the field and an amazing human being off it. He never cared about breaking records or personal achievements while playing. He simply wanted to win football games and have fun doing it. When it wasn’t fun anymore, he left the game. Over the years he has been scrutinized for the way he left, but he did it his way and went out on his own terms. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that he would be one of the top players in the league today, if he was still playing.
Each time Barry go the ball, you held your breath. He could go the distance on any given play. He also made the most exciting short yardage runs I’ve ever seen. I grew up watching the Lions every week (and still do), and he was the reason. I even saw him play at the Silverdome quite a few times, including a playoff game. He really was something special.
By reading his book, I now have even more respect for the guy. He’s a genuince class act.
Nick Momrik 