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Most of you reading this have heard about the tragic accident of two exceptional cyclists who were tragically killed in Cupertino, California while on a bike ride earlier this Spring. It so happens that the bike ride I take every Thursday afternoon goes right by the accident sight. Riding by the memorial set up for the two athletes is in itself somber, and the first time I passed the memorial sight, I rode to the other side of the rode as it was too unnerving for me. My riding partner, Manager and friend, Richard, however, rode right to the sight, paused then kept riding. We didn’t talk about it too much during our ride, there was simply an air of reverence.
On the ride back, again, we passed the memorial sight and once again, I rode on by and Richard stopped. As we rounded the next corner, I paused and apologized for not stopping, letting him know I have a very difficult time with death and I didn’t want to look at the pictures, letters, cards, etc. What he told me completely threw me off guard. He told me he wasn’t looking at the pictures, nor was he reading the memorials; instead he had pledged and dedicated his ride that day to the young athletes who would no longer be able to feel their legs burn, or their hearts beat out of their chest, or the adrenaline rush as they finished another race at a faster speed than their competitor.
I’ll never forget that moment just a few short weeks ago. Thank you Richard for enlightening me! I am thankful for every muscle I can feel when they are tired and sore and I am grateful when I need to burn off a few extra calories…because I CAN! Just to be able to read this you are blessed and gifted because you have sight. Feel the rush, the burn and the adrenaline… and run your best run, ride our funnest trail or simply enjoy the feeling of your heart beating. Truly live your life!
Tammy Parkinson
Body Firm Personal Training and Nutrition Consulting
www.mybodyfirm.com 408-896-2639 or 408-395-3519
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