"A Message From God?"

Hey! I have a story.  Yup!  another one.  This one's cool.

I was recently talking to an aquaintance about the glories of triathlon and as is usual for me I was expounding on it's virtues.  I stated my belief that most able-bodied people would be able to particiapte to some degree in the sport, and even that there are few people who given the time necessary could not train for and participate in an Ironman.  That being said I am very grateful to count my self in that group, and I try not to take too lightly certain limiting physical factors that some people have been burdened with.  In the case of the person I was talking to, he had suffered serious knee damage as a young man and it caused him pain as a matter of daily life, never mind facing the rigours of endurance fitness training.  We chatted more about potential ways of getting around the problem but in the end we kind of left the discussion open-ended.  I thought that was the end of it.

Yesterday, much to my surprise and delight, I received a note from him telling me that he was planning to participate in his first triathlon next summer!  The "road to damascus" for my friend? (aha! more proof I read the bible).  Yes, their epiphany came while walking to work a few days later.  Passing a store window he seen a poster for the local Terry Fox run, which included a picture of the man many people (myself included) consider Canada's greatest hero.

If I may quote my friend, "It quickly became clear to me that I really have no reasons at all to not do this......only excuses" A message from God?

Nice story eh?  I hope he forgives me for stealing it for my blog.  If you ask politely he may own up, and if not I will respect his confidence.  The only advice I would leave him with is "GAME ON"

No workout today!  It's my Sunday.

"I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don't. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I've broken my right knee many times and it doesn't hurt a bit."---Terry Fox

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”---Saint Paul

Love
Peter