Meyrick Jones Racing: Wish I Could Say, "Look Mom"

"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.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Wish I Could Say, "Look Mom"

I got some fantastic news today...

I mentioned some time ago that I had been approached regarding an opportunity to put on a running clinic for injured Canadian Forces soldiers.

Time had passed and I wasn't sure if it was going to happen. Today I got the confirmation and the rough outline of the trip. I am so excited, honoured and proud.

Apologies because I am about to get a bit sappy: It makes me incredibly proud to have been chosen to do this. The fact that these true warriors recognize something in me that makes them want to hear more, or makes them think I could teach them something is really flattering and a complete honour. I know it's only a "running clinic" but I know how these things go... it will be a lot more about life - and where THAT can go - once you have only one leg or arm or eye or whatever.

Consider yourself forewarned - the prep, the trip etc. will be an ongoing storyline on my blog for the next 6 weeks. The clinic will take place on September 20th as part of the ARMY Run Festivities (Army Run is an Ottawa 10km and 1/2 marathon that I will be doing with the soldiers on the 21st.)