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How important is a free spirit in a structured world?

There’s a plan that’s by design, and this meet is one of several progressive milestones…

Masters outdoor championships

Sleeping in a dorm closet on the floor was a privilege, because it meant the opportunity to wear…

dorm room pics

… to wear this runner’s bib on the shirt above.

Men's 1500

How important is a free spirit in a structured world? Dear Son (and Cheryl), of all the people in the world, you know how hard a man with a dream works.

And with 2012 being the greatest Summer ever, you should be noticing tangible change in the free-spirit aura. Thanks again for allowing the trip to Lisle, Illinois yesterday and the day before.

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The first three people you meet make a difference

An approaching storm packing 70-mph gusts quickly made the venue deserted…

USATF

Track and field venues

The first three people you meet make a difference:

  1. Meet Director, Mark Jones, personally ensured packet pickup
  2. Pat Dunigan, Dentist and M56 1500 runner, graciously offered to share dorm room
  3. Randy Sturgeon, National Masters News publisher, assured we wouldn’t be disqualified for missing our Declaration to race

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Insight: Good karma attracts good karma

Today’s trip is an experiment

Today’s trip is an experiment, inspired by a week on Sanibel Island. Heading to Benedictine College for the biggest Masters Track & Field meet of the year… Only taking a small backpack with my running shorts and USA jersey .

beach birds

beach birds

Ironic that the 2012 London Olympics Track & Field competition began yesterday. As an aging Baby Boomer, I’ve drawn a line in the sand, refusing to be a spectator. Life is not a spectator sport. We know this.

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