that I REALLY love humanity!I was just perusing some pictures from the Red River flood in Fargo, ND this morning. A friend of mine sent me a video... complete with sappy music... which, of COURSE, made me bawl like a freakin baby! Disasters oftentimes bring out the best in people. There is something about a shared struggle. A collective adversity. A battle that is seemingly unwinnable which tends to bring people together. They lean on each other. They talk. They smile and encourage and love each other... and that is just a beautiful thing. Maybe that's why the vast majority of the people out on an Ironman course are so pleasant to one another. Hm. Yup.
When you're out on your long training days this weekend... take a moment and think about those people in Fargo. If you pray... say a little one. I'm sure they'd appreciate it.
Breathe...
5 comments:
Rob,
What a nice entry. It was a pleasant surprise to read it.
Thanks
KG
I hear you, I am all about people coming together in difficult times - living it right now with my family helping my brother. It's good to remind people what's really important in life!
As the time gets closer to your countdown race..let me know if you need anything..my email is on my blog and I can give you my ph # also. Our family is big on helping people out the week of the race and since we are locals it is our way of giving back to the community and making sure you all embrace this beauty of a town that we live in...Race season is upon us big time...what a blast...
Nice post Rob- and yes, I agree what we should spend more time doing... I think that is part of why I love the tri community so much.. Cheers to a great weekend, Happy Training :)
So true - nice post!
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