Byron, Glad you found new motivation. Are you fami...

2007-12-01T23:56:00.000-06:00

Byron, Glad you found new motivation.

Are you familiar Team Hoyt?
They are truly an inspiration as well.
Rick has cerebral palsy. He and his Father have participated in numerous races, including Iron Man competitions.
Like the other stories you mentioned theirs is a story of faith, comittment, and the believe that all things are possible.
Here is a link to their web site if you are interested in learning more about them.

http://www.teamhoyt.com/

Stay positive and have a great week.

Byron, You are exactly right! In this month's Runn...

2007-12-01T18:01:00.000-06:00

Byron,

You are exactly right! In this month's Runner's World there is an article on the double amputee who did the IronMan. He was in an auto accident and had both legs severely crushed. One was amputated immediately. The other was several years later. He actually made the choice to have the other one as he felt it was holding back his ability to exercise. When I see something like that, I think, "mgreene, you really don't have any problems. Just think what he would give to be able to go out for a normal run." That's why I think exercising is something I do because I can. Sure it hurts sometimes, but I bet my pain is nothing compared to others. So I might as well take advantage of what I'm able to do.

I think a lot of your problem is strictly mental - you need to learn that exercise is just as important as other things in your life. And your body will adjust to the pain -
you shock it one day and it will become accustomed to that level and will allow you to go farther or push harder in the future. But you can't just always do what's easy because you won't improve if you do.

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Byron, You are exactly right! In this month's Runn...