What follows is an example of the power of a good Gut Check.
Now, to begin, I am neither one for crowds or group call and response,
MC “Who’s the fastest city in the world”
CROWD “ATX”
MC “I can’t hear you…”
CROWD (with no more enthusiasm) “ATX”
This is not to say I don’t believe in or haven’t felt solidarity within a group, in fact, I have ample experience in the all for one cause- The USMC. And, it was in the green machine that I last had a gut check–the physical pain vs mental control battle that is about as primal, pure, and simple as it gets. What I speak of is visual starting and ending point that is measured purely by physical pain and your brain’s ability to take control of whatever may be causing that pain in order to see it through. What I speak of calls on the involuntary silent mantras: “Pain is just weakness leaving the body,” “Mind over matter, if I don’t mind it don’t matter.” Read the rest of this entry »
August 31, 2008 the greatest running event on the planet, the Nike+ Human Race
As you know, on August 31, 2008 the greatest running event on the planet, the Nike+ Human Race, will take off at unimaginable speeds. Leading up to the Human Race in Austin, TX, runners can join the last Nike training run at Guero’s Taco Bar, located on South Congress, on August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Come join runners from all over the state as they participate in fitness training and fun, followed by a live music concert by Austin legend Gary Clark Jr. Throughout the state of Texas, Nike training runs have proven to bring together hundreds of runners and music enthusiasts, and the last run at Guero’s Taco Bar is sure to be the best!
NIKE+ HUMAN RACE IN AUSTIN.
Labor Day weekend don’t miss out on making history at the Nike+ Human Race, the world’s largest 10K running event, Sunday at 6:30pm. Austin has been selected as one of 25 host cities around the world and this is one event you won’t want to miss, read below for the top 10 reason why! Sign up before sell out at www.nikeplus.com! Read the rest of this entry »
Awesome interview!
