Category Archives: reflection

Suspend doubt #twit2fit #running

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Zig Ziglar reminded me of the “fake it ’til you make it” mentality.  Suspend doubt, and trust that the pieces will fall into place later, and that you have the ability to connect the dots. I found this mentality critical … Continue reading →

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[I Will] Because I “can’t”–qualifying for Boston #twit2fit

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Thomas Powell

We all do things because we’re supposed to be able to, because we were “born to do it.” I know a lot of runners who were accomplished cross-country runners in high school who have failed in their attempts to qualify … Continue reading →

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Starting to build a little momentum

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I’m probably a couple of weeks away from being able to run any kind of long run outside–in part from recovery, but mostly from happily being blind-sided by the responsibilities of having a second child at home. I’m glad I … Continue reading →

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Life is Short – David Albright

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Thomas Powell

David (on the far right in TCU Purple) and the SUS Team from spring 2007 David (second from the right in TCU Purple) and the SUS Team My co-worker and friend, David Albright, passed away yesterday. His life and his … Continue reading →

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