I read the classic fiction book of running; ONCE A RUNNER (1978) by John Parker this past week.It is a story that you can relate to if you have ever "run" competively or are hoping to in the future.It also leaves you with quotes and thoughts that may carry you in your daily living and help you conquer the " hills and valleys" of your everyday life
The plot involves a college miler hoping to run a mile under four minutes with the help of a true friend who had won a Gold Medal at the OLYMPICS in another event.The reading I will leave to you,but let's ponder.............
Cassidy,the runner,at a party was asked many questions relative to how he could train so hard
and be so good.....They all wanted to know the "SECRET".His answer was one that he did not know if they would understand.........or were prepared to hear...........
"it had not so much to do with diets,chemicals and zippy mental tricks as with the most unprofound and sometimes heartrending process of removing,molecule by molecule,the very tough rubber that comprised the bottoms of his training shoes " . Trial of Miles;Miles of Trials
In thinking of the last straight away at the end.........winning and losing did not leave much fear or surprise since it had been settled much earlier on the training fields and the morning workouts missed here or made up there...........
It is the focus .......determination.......YOU KNOW IF IT WAS EASY EVERYONE WOULD DO IT!!!!!!
The runner in the picture is a UMASS LEGEND........WITH NORTH SHORE ROOTS......
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