Loopy

“When I think about this section, I remember climbing the switchbacks of the road, and looking out for miles, toward the next range of mountains to the west. The moon can be so bright, that the earth looks like miles and miles of silver hills. Looking over the edge of the road, I can see 100 little lights, like ants crawling up a hill. Take a moment to enjoy that, and say, “This is why I came!” Because later, you’ll be hating life.”- Aaron Schwartzbard, description of the Hellgate course.

“…if we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shell never begin.” – Ivan Turgenev

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!

Anonymous

Taking charge of your body can help you take charge of your life. And that power can help you go wherever you want to go, every single day. – Cheryl Bridges Treworgy, member of five US World Cross-Country teams

“Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it’s all about.” – PattiSue Plummer, U.S. Olympian

“Insist on yourself; never imitate.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson