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Bet their stuff is organized really well… also wonder how much of it is necessary…
Three great administrative reminders from London Olympics:
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What do Steve Prefontaine and jeff noel have in common?
By the way, Steve Prefontaine was America’s running prodigy in the early 1970’s. He held every American running record from 2,000 – 10,000 meters. Every single one.
As a high schooler, “Pre” was featured on the cover on Sports Illustrated magazine.
Pre was coached by Bill Bowerman, legendary University of Oregon head Track coach and co-founder of a little company, Nike. Bowerman was the 1972 Olympic Track & Field head coach.
In 1972, at Munich, Pre was our best hope for a medal in the 5,000 meters.
Pre was a rebel who just so happened to also be a runner. He reminds me of someone else. Hmmm, now who might that be?
While the 2009 World Master’s Athletics Track & Field World Championships are a far cry from the real Olympics, in terms of times and distances, it’s very much the same in many other respects.
Take last night. I’m in Sokos Hotel, unable to sleep. I’m seriously unable to even think about sleep.
One last trip downstairs to the front desk to ask for a 2AM wake-up call and review my bill. Then five steps to the main Lahti street sidewalk. Deep breaths. Cool, crisp air. Maybe 10PM-ish.
Head back through the open air lounge to the elevator…
“Want to trade”?, I hear an accent I don’t recognize.
Two Finnish athletes and their wives, engaged me in conversation. Come to find out Mauno, the Finnish Pentathlete, would like my Team USA top and is willing to trade his Suomi (Finland) top.
It’s a moment like this, sort of frozen in time like a childhood dream, that reminds me of what a privilege and honor it is to represent the United States and try humbly to live up to the Olympic reputation of great sportsmanship.
I went upstairs and finished packing.
And if there would have been more time, I would have slept like a baby.
Carpe diem, jeff noel 🙂
Luvin’ it!
Finish the race, even if you finish last.
It’s up to each and every one of us to choose our attitude. No one else can do that for us.
It’s hard sometimes. Difficult. Scary. Terrifying even. And yet, a choice still needs to be made.
Wishing you the strength and courage you need, to decide to finish the race.
Carpe diem, jeff noel 🙂