“Then let us all do what is right, strive with all our might toward the unattainable, develop as fully as we can the gifts God has given us, and never stop learning”
from “The Prince”
“Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth”
– Niccolo Machiavelli
Finger Lakes Fifties: Following The Rules
Mr. Bimble has, from time to time, admonished me to not pay TOO much money per mile of race. As a “good consumer”, I strive for the “holy grail” of $1/mile. Ultra recently reminded me that it is best to not spend more time driving to/from the race than is spent RUNNING the race. With all these rules firmly in mind, I went to the race to accomplish some goals. [Read more…] about Finger Lakes Fifties: Following The Rules
Try
“There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that lost by not trying.”
Sir Francis Bacon
“It Might Have Been”
For all those Bimblers attempting great feats in the coming months, I offer an inspirational poem from Branford’s most famous poet: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
We will be what we could be. Do not say,
“It might have been, had not this, or that, or this.”
No fate can keep us from the chosen way;
He only might who is. [Read more…] about “It Might Have Been”
Easy Come Easy Go?
The New England Trail, our newest National Scenic Trail, is officially designated. You may have seen some signs already. I know there is a sign at the base of The Bluff. [Read more…] about Easy Come Easy Go?