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#173891 - 08/17/07 10:06 AM
Climbing Mountains
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Registered: 03/24/07
Posts: 543
Loc: Boulder, Colorado
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Tomorrow morning I will be participating in a 1/2 marathon race up Pike's Peak, a 14,000 foot mountain near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
I know one thing that will help me reach the top is that, in my mind, I'm going to be running as a survivor and thinking of the struggles all my brothers have going on right now, and how strong you all are. I am very proud to be associated with such a strong, outstanding group of men.
Thank you all for helping me get this far in my recovery, and thanks in advance for all the support I will be counting on as I continue this journey.
Dan
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"You should listen to your heart, and not the voices in your head."
Marge Simpson
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#173979 - 08/17/07 06:45 PM
Re: Climbing Mountains
[Re: FormerTexan]
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Dan, That sounds like a real challenge: a half marathon up Pike's Peak? Good grief! I hope you do well and make sure to celebrate when you hit the top.  Much love, Larry
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Nobody living can ever stop me
As I go walking my freedom highway.
Nobody living can make me turn back:
This land was made for you and me. (Woody Guthrie)
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#174024 - 08/17/07 11:00 PM
Re: Climbing Mountains
[Re: roadrunner]
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Loc: Indiana, USA
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Dan,
I'm cheering for you. Thanks for honoring us with your courage and stamina. Here's to great success in the continuation of your journey after you reach the peak in tomorrow's race!
Good luck!
Much Love,
REJ
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#174025 - 08/17/07 11:04 PM
Re: Climbing Mountains
[Re: trusty]
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If I were him, Larry, I wouldn't be able to celebrate anything after reaching the top!!!!!!
I wish you well, Dan.
John
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“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy ____…! What a ride!’” ~Hunter S. Thompson
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#174039 - 08/18/07 03:40 AM
Re: Climbing Mountains
[Re: WalkingSouth]
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John, If I were him, Larry, I wouldn't be able to celebrate anything after reaching the top!!!!!! I think I would be celebrating the arrival of my ambulance after the first five minutes! rofl  I hope you do well this morning Dan - will be thinking of you. Much love, Larry
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Nobody living can ever stop me
As I go walking my freedom highway.
Nobody living can make me turn back:
This land was made for you and me. (Woody Guthrie)
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#174180 - 08/18/07 06:42 PM
Re: Climbing Mountains
[Re: roadrunner]
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Registered: 03/24/07
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Loc: Boulder, Colorado
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Thanks for all the warm wishes. It went really well. It hurt like hell and I felt like giving up so many times, but I drew from the strength I've gathered from you all.
Before the start, I was telling someone it is a 7,000 foot gain in elevation, and about 3 runners yelled "7,815!" And you know what? That last 815 feet was BRUTAL, so I'll never make that mistake again.
My body is a wreck right now, but my mind and heart are soaring!
Dan
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"You should listen to your heart, and not the voices in your head."
Marge Simpson
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#174361 - 08/19/07 05:45 PM
Re: Climbing Mountains
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Registered: 04/02/07
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Loc: Denver, CO
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...so I'll never make that mistake again.
...but my mind and heart are soaring! somehow - i don't see a mistake. Congrats my friend. M
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