"What is important is to
keep learning, to enjoy challenge, and to tolerate ambiguity. In the end there
are no certain answers."
– Matina Horner
– Matina Horner
We all know that the Hawaiian iron man is one prestigious
event. Some of you may remember that Lance Armstrong was looking forward to
competing in that event. Unfortunately, Lance has been barred from that competition.
Likely, he would’ve done very well. Let’s take a look at a more positive and
respected individual.
That individual is none other than Lew Hollander . Some of you may not know that
the physicist Dr. Hollander is the oldest to have completed this prestigious
event. I told his story In Chapter 10 of “It Has Nothing To Do With Age.” He
has many accomplishments and considers himself one lucky dude. Some of his
story: “ another example of Lew living a
charmed life was during a recent iron man in Hawaii. During the 112 mile bike
ride, he realized he was violating one of the rules when he noticed a plug was missing from one of his handlebars. He
didn’t know how this could have happened, but he knew he was going to be
disqualified if the officials noticed at
the end of the ride that the handlebar was
missing a plug. He began to stuff GU wrappers
into his handlebar along with tape. Not satisfied with that, he remembered
there was a local bike store a couple of miles away. I was having a nervous
breakdown; I was so stressed not knowing what to do, remembers Lew. Then a
short distance ahead, he noticed a shiny handlebar plug on the ground. He
stopped, picked it up and it actually fit; it was a miracle, Lew exclaimed,
adding;…... and miracles continue to
happen to me. Just like what Arnold Palmer said, the more I practice the
luckier I get.”
Lew was born in 1930. Some of the answers to his success can
be found in Chapter 10. In another part of that chapter is the following; “in
talking about his Iron man accomplishments, Lew said those goals were for
personal ego gratification and that no one else cared. Being a scientist and
making a contribution are far more important to him.” Lew has good values and a realistic life
perspective. Keep it up, Lew. He is one amazing fellow.
Linda and I are going to the Olmsted- Coffer Dam trail. I’m
going to run and she is going to ride her Arabian horse Nails. I’m lucky too. On
the other hand, Tony is not joining us because he’s going to the Humboldt area to trailer a horse for Debbie.
Today’s TV show features Melissa Ribley, DVM. She not only vets the
Tevis Cup ride, but competes in it as well. Aside from endurance riding, she
competes in ride and tie and other running races. I know you’ll enjoy her story.
Remember to keep moving, laughing, smiling, deep breathing,
bonding, and loving as it’s good for you.
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