Thank you Terrell. There is nothing I love more than an underdog story. Rocky, US Men Hockey, Francis Ouimet, heck even Happy Gilmore lol. I love them all.
My Tom Smith was my boss. She gave me an opportunity with no experience and saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. She helped me become the Man I am today. For that I will always be grateful.
I love all those examples, Brian! And how amazing (and fortunate) you were to have a boss like the one you mention. She sounds like a really special person.
I’m quite familiar with the Seabiscuit story. I’m a retired teacher and every year I had my students spend a week studying this particular story. The jockey also was a source of encouragement, he was a lot like Seabiscuit and overcame his own set of problems.
That's so true you just need rest your happy full this know there There always will be training hard just go out you do an easy one or hard with but sleep is very important staying on schedule important and when you get back to racing virtual racing you can do it because your mind says there it's like a joy it's like a thrill just like see the skip was he was outracing it just took his time was patient and he worked hard under his strength and his mindset switch her mindset he do anything you want the case you prepare mentally OK and there trying really hard but slow when the time comes and a kick out like a thoroughbred That's what is for skill areas 100 planned in his head he knew he needed to sleep he knew we needed to
Thank you, Terrell, for writing this beautiful piece of inspiration and encouragement for every runner out there like me, who loves snow and cold, but is ready to welcome the spring. (And I love horse stories!)
Just recently I was reminded of how much I loved Seabiscuit’s story during a conversation with my 16 year old daughter who is reading Unbroken for school (also written by Laura Hillenbrand). So we watched the movie together with my husband which gave us renewed hope and inspiration. Seabiscuit and his supporting cast all had to overcome adversity, which paralleled the loss and suffering many have experienced over the past year of the pandemic. Turning to powerful true stories during a difficult period in history brings perspective to the current state of the world and our own personal challenges, in running and in life. So glad you wrote about Seabiscuit!
Thank God, it is a rest day from running. . .I don't think I could do another 5 in the rain! Weather has been about 44 degrees and clouds/rain all this past month. We had one good day of 57 degrees. It was pure heaven running without cold weather gear! I'm almost up to my 13.1 miles to finish my virtual run, then I think it will be Seabiscuit time for me!
Seems to me I read every horse story I could find when I was a kid and wished many times I could run as free and easy as they do! I love riding,used to ride endurance. Now I am the runner. It is just as much fun, but not so fast!
English. I was into dressage, but never owned my own horse. I used to ride Sheeba. She was a great little Arabian who had had wonderful endurance, speed and stamina. We came in 6th in the first 50 mile endurance we ever raced. I had no idea what I was doing, but she sure did! Race was between Washoe Valley and Virginia City in the Fall. I'll never forget the golden Aspen. . . :)
Love the Seabiscuit story, of course, but I wanted to comment on the linked article about exercising and the brain. This is of particular interest to me as a medical professional with a father suffering from advanced dementia. I really enjoyed the article, but what was most fascinating to me was how the imaging of the exercise group showed new connections in non connected parts of the brain. The parts that command physical activity "connected" and improved the parts that help with memory. I found a similar article many years ago about how physical activity helps people with autism spectrum disorders as well. Not only did it help with their coordination and mood, but also with the social, behavioral, and learning aspects of that disorder. It was a really fantastic article that recommended physical activity and exercise not just as a form of treatment for autism disorders, but as THE best treatment, going so far as to postulate that autism is more a problem with the mobility and coordination part of the brain than of learning and behavior. Thanks for such wonderful information.
Thank you Terrell. There is nothing I love more than an underdog story. Rocky, US Men Hockey, Francis Ouimet, heck even Happy Gilmore lol. I love them all.
My Tom Smith was my boss. She gave me an opportunity with no experience and saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. She helped me become the Man I am today. For that I will always be grateful.
Happy Gilmore!!! 😂
I love all those examples, Brian! And how amazing (and fortunate) you were to have a boss like the one you mention. She sounds like a really special person.
She really is. Keep up the good work. Sunny and 70 degrees down here in FL.
I’m quite familiar with the Seabiscuit story. I’m a retired teacher and every year I had my students spend a week studying this particular story. The jockey also was a source of encouragement, he was a lot like Seabiscuit and overcame his own set of problems.
I love his story too, Gail. I may write about him next week...
That's so true you just need rest your happy full this know there There always will be training hard just go out you do an easy one or hard with but sleep is very important staying on schedule important and when you get back to racing virtual racing you can do it because your mind says there it's like a joy it's like a thrill just like see the skip was he was outracing it just took his time was patient and he worked hard under his strength and his mindset switch her mindset he do anything you want the case you prepare mentally OK and there trying really hard but slow when the time comes and a kick out like a thoroughbred That's what is for skill areas 100 planned in his head he knew he needed to sleep he knew we needed to
Definitely, Sharon! 😃
Thank you, Terrell, for writing this beautiful piece of inspiration and encouragement for every runner out there like me, who loves snow and cold, but is ready to welcome the spring. (And I love horse stories!)
Thank you right back, Laura! I'm ready for spring too 😃
Just recently I was reminded of how much I loved Seabiscuit’s story during a conversation with my 16 year old daughter who is reading Unbroken for school (also written by Laura Hillenbrand). So we watched the movie together with my husband which gave us renewed hope and inspiration. Seabiscuit and his supporting cast all had to overcome adversity, which paralleled the loss and suffering many have experienced over the past year of the pandemic. Turning to powerful true stories during a difficult period in history brings perspective to the current state of the world and our own personal challenges, in running and in life. So glad you wrote about Seabiscuit!
Thank you so much, Kara! I love that story about your daughter and husband 😃
I loved both the book and the movie. A very inspiring story, well told, and well summarized by you, Terrell.
Thank you, Ruth!
Love this!!! Thank you Terrell! This gives me hope.
Thank God, it is a rest day from running. . .I don't think I could do another 5 in the rain! Weather has been about 44 degrees and clouds/rain all this past month. We had one good day of 57 degrees. It was pure heaven running without cold weather gear! I'm almost up to my 13.1 miles to finish my virtual run, then I think it will be Seabiscuit time for me!
Seems to me I read every horse story I could find when I was a kid and wished many times I could run as free and easy as they do! I love riding,used to ride endurance. Now I am the runner. It is just as much fun, but not so fast!
No way! You used to ride horses? (I did too, as a kid.) What style did you ride?
English. I was into dressage, but never owned my own horse. I used to ride Sheeba. She was a great little Arabian who had had wonderful endurance, speed and stamina. We came in 6th in the first 50 mile endurance we ever raced. I had no idea what I was doing, but she sure did! Race was between Washoe Valley and Virginia City in the Fall. I'll never forget the golden Aspen. . . :)
Being from back East, I bet you rode English, too, but I may be mistaken. Riding is such a great sport with all kinds of possibilities!
Love the Seabiscuit story, of course, but I wanted to comment on the linked article about exercising and the brain. This is of particular interest to me as a medical professional with a father suffering from advanced dementia. I really enjoyed the article, but what was most fascinating to me was how the imaging of the exercise group showed new connections in non connected parts of the brain. The parts that command physical activity "connected" and improved the parts that help with memory. I found a similar article many years ago about how physical activity helps people with autism spectrum disorders as well. Not only did it help with their coordination and mood, but also with the social, behavioral, and learning aspects of that disorder. It was a really fantastic article that recommended physical activity and exercise not just as a form of treatment for autism disorders, but as THE best treatment, going so far as to postulate that autism is more a problem with the mobility and coordination part of the brain than of learning and behavior. Thanks for such wonderful information.
I'm ready to be done with super cold runs!!❄❄❄❄ I'm also hoping for better times when the weather warms..
And no new injuries!🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️