Meyrick Jones Racing: Interesting Article

"wise guys" quote:

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

- Theodore Roosevelt, speech titled "Citizen in a Republic" delivered at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

Everything you need is already inside.

- Bill Bowerman, co-founder of Nike, legendary coach, and father of the running movement.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Interesting Article - Prosthetic "Advantages"

This is an interesting article...

I agree with a lot of the things Hugh Herr says. I used to get a lot of "Good for you for being out here!" Over the years, as I have gotten faster, there is quite a bit more, "Wow, that leg is really amazing! It gives you so much spring!"

It is interesting to note the contrast... These days people seem more likely to look to the equipment as the reason for my ability (even though it (my running leg) has been the same all along.) I think it is easier to swallow being beaten by 'technology' than by another athlete....

In the end, these debates about "advantages", and these subtle differences in what other people say or think, would only matter if I was racing for something other than the enjoyment of feeling my heart pound and my muscles ache.... If people think I have an advantage that's OK with me - I've obviously done something right!