Meyrick Jones Racing: 200th Post

"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.

Friday, September 12, 2008

200th Post

Wow. That didn't take very long!

This is the 200th post since I started this blog back in late November 2007.

Originally I thought it would be a good way to keep in touch with people that I don't get to see too often. I also liked the idea of creating a record - complete with photos and thoughts. I want to do more video in the next 200... my own video, not YouTube.

I actually kept it a secret for quite a while because I wasn't sure I "deserved" a blog. As if having one meant that I was King Big Shot or something...

It has taught me a lot:

- I love to write

- I love photography

- I love my sports more when I write about them and photograph them

- There are people crazy enough to read the things I write

So that's why this blog has had some staying power. I have re-invigorated a few old passions and added fuel to a current one.

And a lot has happened:

- There is a new guy living in my house!

- I crossed 26 finish lines. Can you say obsessive?

- I was on TV.

- An article I wrote made it into the paper.

- I had some successes (here, here, here, and here.)

- I had some failures (here, here)

- I almost lost another body part.

But the best part about writing the blog is when people tell me they read it, enjoy it or felt inspired by it. I would probably write it just for myself but it is a lot more fun to know that people stop by to check it out.

Thanks for reading!

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2 comments:

Kim Hexter said...: Many congratulations, Meyrick! I stumbled upon your blog through the IF newsletter. Since then, this has become the blog I look forward to the most (don't tell the swimupstreamers!!)You should love writing because you are awesome at it, your photos are incredible and I'm always inspired and entertained. My boys are aged 5 and 2, and they often sit next to me when we read about your latest challenge, event, family outing, road rash, etc. Thanks for 200 and looking forward to many more. Cheers!; September 12, 2008 at 10:08 PM
MJ said...: ...and that, more than anything I wrote, describes why I have enjoyed blogging!

Thanks Kim!; September 13, 2008 at 7:58 AM