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posted: 4/22/2008 at 9:11 PM |
Thanks Tom~
Just what I needed to read today. I should print and hang them in a place I see them everyday.
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" Consistency is the difference between a True Champion and an Occasional Winner"...
My 2008 Mantra - "Never give up what you want MOST for what you want NOW…" |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 9:13 PM |
| # 52 should definitely be in the top 3. |
E-mail: JakeKnight2002@aol.com
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Maniac # 965
"Don't give the prick the satisfaction ..."
~ Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Highway
"You're a runner, but you're chasing yourself,
feel a hot breath on your shoulder ... "
~ DIO, circa 1985
I've got
Balls of Steel!
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 10:27 PM
modified: 4/22/2008 at 10:37 PM |
Isn't a list of 53 rules that contains a rule eschewing complication oxymoronic?
Or is it antithetical?
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 11:18 PM |
52 definitely should be higher, at least from my limited knowledge base.
I also liked #22, and probably should take #19 to heart.
Chris |
Chris
2008 goal: Consistent 25-30 mpw by Dec. 31.
5K PR: 29:58 (6/6/2008)
Running in the 2008 Philadelphia Distance Run (eep!) |
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posted: 4/23/2008 at 12:36 AM |
| Printed and hangin' on the wall. Thanks! |
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posted: 4/23/2008 at 1:01 AM |
Quote from Trent on 4/22/2008 at 10:27 PM:Isn't a list of 53 rules that contains a rule eschewing complication oxymoronic? Or is it antithetical?
Perhaps it's antipodal or eschewing obfuscation
Either way I like #25
By the way, this list needs some refinement as I don't see any mention of garlic.
Great post Tom! |
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Einstein
2008 goals:
1) finish Indy Mini less than 2:10 for LHR - 2:03 Yeah baby!
2) run a fall marathon (Indy)
3) stay injury free
4) PR 5K, 10K, HM & M
5) get my kids to start running with me
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clindsey |
posted: 4/23/2008 at 1:28 AM |
Looks like this list has been around a while. Good luck finding a pay phone to put that quarter in when you need a ride home
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posted: 4/23/2008 at 1:31 AM |
Quote from clindsey on 4/23/2008 at 1:28 AM:Looks like this list has been around a while. Good luck finding a pay phone to put that quarter in when you need a ride home
I was thinking that, too...plus there are no public phones anywhere near most of the places I run. That's why my cell goes with me everywhere.... |
Kirsten
• Ladies Locker Room •
.: 2008 Goals :.
• Get down to 123#s and STAY there!
• Run 1500 miles
• Run 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI < 4:30
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k
• HTFU |
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posted: 4/23/2008 at 1:59 AM |
Excellent Tom ! Thanks for that!!  |
Joe
There is no finish line ~ LR Nick
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posted: 4/23/2008 at 6:53 PM
modified: 4/25/2008 at 6:21 PM |
very cool.
#14 really struck a chord with me. At my last HM a few weeks ago I was really wrapped up in finally breaking 2 hours. My mom was there to watch and she can barely walk. Just before the gun went off, realized how lucky I was to be able to run, regardless of which side of 2 hours I finished on.
MTA: I did in fact go sub 2:00 |
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posted: 4/23/2008 at 10:07 PM |
| Quote from Mr Inertia on 4/23/2008 at 6:53 PM: very cool.
#14 really struck a chord with me. At my last HM a few weeks ago I was really wrapped up in finally breaking 2 hours. My mom was there to watch and she can barely walk. Just before the gun went off, realized how lucky I was to be able to run, regardless of which side of 2 hours I finished on.
So Very True indeed. I try to tell myself that every time I get out there, and wonder why it just doesn't feel easier to me, and let the frustration of that thought take over the run. You gave me some great food for thought with that, and I am glad you shared that with us, especially now that I think I am going to try for a Half by the late fall.
Thanks~
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" Consistency is the difference between a True Champion and an Occasional Winner"...
My 2008 Mantra - "Never give up what you want MOST for what you want NOW…" |
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posted: 4/24/2008 at 12:56 PM |
| Thanks a lot Tom ! |
Targets 2008:
10 km sub 45 (DONE !! 30/03/08 43:39)
10 miles sub 1:10 (02/03/08 1:13:05)
HM sub 1:40 (DONE !! 19/04/08 1:37:31)
M sub 4:00 (DONE !! 20/06/08 3:37:20) |
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starfish1000 |
posted: 4/25/2008 at 3:18 AM |
Thanks Tom!
I just printed a copy and tacked it next to my running calendar.
Kris |
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