1. I’m the oldest of five children. My youngest sibling is 16 years younger than me.
2. During my senior football season I scored three touchdowns on interception returns…in the same game.
3. I’ve never really cared for my first name.
4. My favorite flavor of ice cream is “Chubby Hubby” by Ben & Jerry.
5. I’m a very shy person.
6. I spent most of 5th grade with tape on my glasses because I kept breaking them.
7. I played “King Not So Charming Anymore” in the 6th grade spring musical. It was the lead role.
8. I always root for the underdog.
9. Menial and repetitive tasks bore me very quickly.
10. If I could get paid to read books and write/talk about them I would.
11. I get accused of not smiling very often.
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My swim today was pretty OK. I swam 650 yards and did 350 with fins and a kickboard. It was uneventful. There's really not too much to say about my swim today. The line is still at the bottom of the pool.
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I mowed my lawn yesterday. This is a big deal BECAUSE...I felt no pain in my leg. NONE. ZERO. ZIP. ZILCH. I haven't had even the slightest twinge this morning either. I'm taking that as a huge sign that my leg is just about ready to hit the road again. And, since I always wait for medical clearance and follow doctor's orders, I'll wait with anticipation to get the green light after my next bone scan.
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Quote
"What we have is based upon moment to moment choices of what we do. In each of those moments, we choose. We either take risk and move toward what we want, or we play it safe and choose comfort. Most of the people, most of the time, choose comfort. In the end, people either have excuses or experiences; reasons or results; buts or brilliance. They either have what they wanted or they have a detailed list of all the rational reasons why not."- Anonymous
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~John Collins, Ironman founder~
I'm that guy
- todd
- Just another runner...probably below average to slow...but still a runner nonetheless. Well, I did do a triathlon once. Um, I am working on my doctorate too. But that's it.
Sisu
Sisu is a Finnish term that could be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. The equivalent in English is "to have guts", and indeed, the word derives from sisus, which means something inner or interior. However, sisu has a long-term element in it; it is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain the same. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on. However, sisu is not bravery, nor strength, and needs to be distinguished from courage, especially when talking about the military. In contrast, sisu is an ability to finish the task and get things done.
"The credit belongs to those people who are actually in the arena...who know the great enthusiams, the great devotions to a worthy cause; who at best, know the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, fail while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Theodore Roosevelt
"Bid me run and I will strive with things impossible." - Shakespeare, Julius Ceasar
7 comments:
duuuuudee, you totally got get hooked up with music. ;)
I've been at this for (checking my watch) 30 seconds and you're already giving me grief? Fine. But, you gotta show where/how I can do that.
miss you already...keep swimmin'!
The v-team boards are already less funny without you around, Todd....and pretty soon your blog is going to be full of "Hello...you okay man?"
You are still coming to Bayshore, right? I want to try your mango beer!
Yay for no leg pain! You'll be back to running pretty soon!
As always I look forward to watching you evolve into your inner athlete.
go to www.imeem.com for the music.
It's not exactly intuitive, but you'll be able to figure it out.
You find songs, add them to your playlist, copy the code, and paste it into any section you want. I have it on my space if you want to see how it looks.
THAT is one of my all time favorite quotes. my other? you've got in your side bar.
loving. it.
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