tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post114601419923967115..comments2023-10-17T09:51:39.667-06:00Comments on Seven: Old Wisdom Twisted To Suit MeSevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146315418691318072006-04-29T07:56:00.000-05:002006-04-29T07:56:00.000-05:00Everyone,Thanks for all your kind words and suppor...Everyone,<BR/>Thanks for all your kind words and support. It was a successful Houston Elite day here in Philadelphia on Friday. A sweep in the 4x100 and the 4x400. Houston; we have NO problems.<BR/>I will give you a report and some photos from Phily when I get back to Texas. (Monday)<BR/>Thanks again to you all, and have a wonderful weekend.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146271025719482082006-04-28T19:37:00.000-05:002006-04-28T19:37:00.000-05:00Rick, looks like Coach warmed up in the 4x to brea...Rick, looks like Coach warmed up in the 4x to break the world record in 100m. You gotta feel great about being a little part of that! Congrats! Whose the coach now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146269842273832682006-04-28T19:17:00.000-05:002006-04-28T19:17:00.000-05:00CONGRATS to the Houston Elite team in taking first...CONGRATS to the Houston Elite team in taking first place in their division. Way to go Rick! I knew you'd do an awesome job. Can't wait to hear the details :)Monogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146246018440479892006-04-28T12:40:00.000-05:002006-04-28T12:40:00.000-05:00Run, Forrest, Run!!Ok, someone had to say it.Hope ...Run, Forrest, Run!!<BR/><BR/>Ok, someone had to say it.<BR/>Hope all went well!xwyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378213455362260734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146154589217490092006-04-27T11:16:00.000-05:002006-04-27T11:16:00.000-05:00Rick,In 24, You gonna be da man! Best thoughts ar...Rick,<BR/>In 24, You gonna be da man! <BR/><BR/>Best thoughts are with you, good luck.<BR/><BR/>ReachReachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008577102133873614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146098475386442542006-04-26T19:41:00.000-05:002006-04-26T19:41:00.000-05:00stiltwalkerThanks for the positive thoughtsReach,Y...stiltwalker<BR/>Thanks for the positive thoughts<BR/><BR/>Reach,<BR/>You da man with the word; and I can tell you know the ropes. Thanks for the good vibe.<BR/><BR/>Rob,<BR/>You said it. Just bust a 200; rest a minute then go line up again and it would be easier. As you know at Penn they stick you in those cattle pens and you just stand and wait for up to 30 minutes; then boom on the track you go and the gun shoots, no red and white flag, nothing but action and if you aren't ready its just too bad. Our handoffs are sound in practice so I'm feeling confident; plus its never a bad thing to have Bill Collins anchoring your team...:-)Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146097795292105762006-04-26T19:29:00.000-05:002006-04-26T19:29:00.000-05:00Rick, too bad you can't run something else to take...Rick, too bad you can't run something else to take the tension off the 4x. You'll be fine. You four should know exactly how each is feeling when you settle in to your lanes. Don't be like Tanya and beat yourself up. Good luck and have a great trip. I'll be checking results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146081486156871412006-04-26T14:58:00.000-05:002006-04-26T14:58:00.000-05:00Rick,You speak of faith, do your best in the posit...Rick,<BR/>You speak of faith, do your best in the position assigned to you. Have faith in your team Manager and Coach to do their position assigned to them. They have placed you in this position only due to your abilities you have previously demonstrated.<BR/> <BR/>Focus on your task and leave the success to the team work of your team. Together you shall succeed. Now is not the time to think "what if", but the time to think "I AM". Zone yourself into your training.<BR/><BR/>I remember a tricky landing, when nature was completely against me. As my mind scrambled in many different areas, for reactionary forethought, I settled back into my training and was successful as my nerves became calm with focus.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the best, and LAND this one for your team, supporters, and last but not least- YOU.<BR/><BR/>ReachReachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008577102133873614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146079013551094872006-04-26T14:16:00.000-05:002006-04-26T14:16:00.000-05:00best of luck to you Rick, I'll be thinking about y...best of luck to you Rick, I'll be thinking about you...The Stiltwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737316171036953061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146072173925819962006-04-26T12:22:00.000-05:002006-04-26T12:22:00.000-05:00Grant,I hear you. I am a Tonya fan. If you can't b...Grant,<BR/>I hear you. I am a Tonya fan. If you can't beat them, you can always beat them!<BR/><BR/>Jenn, <BR/>Thanks. I know that you know what I am talking about with your track experience.<BR/>Sometimes you just have to forget about it and let it flow-jo, eh?<BR/><BR/>Angie,<BR/>Thanks for the good wishes. Thinking too much like Grant may lead to satanic images on your web site however.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146070488891497692006-04-26T11:54:00.000-05:002006-04-26T11:54:00.000-05:00Very well written, Rick. I agree with Kerry that ...Very well written, Rick. I agree with Kerry that our expectations are based on past failure and how we cope with it. Each one is different.<BR/><BR/>You'll do fine. I'll be rooting you on from the ATL. And if you see yourself failing...remember Grant's idea and take someone else out as you're going down :)xwyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378213455362260734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146069095990015092006-04-26T11:31:00.000-05:002006-04-26T11:31:00.000-05:00I remember when I was finally able to find my Zen ...I remember when I was finally able to find my Zen place right before a race. I knew I'd done all the prep work and no amount of stress/worry would change how the race would be run. I would think, 'I've done my work - here's the test. No time to cram now...gotta run!' <BR/><BR/>Of course there's always a chance something will go wrong...but if you've prepared - and you have - that's all that's truly in your hands...ya know?<BR/><BR/>Luck, Mr. Rick. <BR/><BR/>Oh..and I strive in life to find the real silver lining...sometimes it's a struggle...and sometimes it doesn't look anything like I thought it would...but it's usually there.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809904632972954430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146060655762885622006-04-26T09:10:00.000-05:002006-04-26T09:10:00.000-05:00Good hunting. And don't be afraid to pull a Tonya...Good hunting. And don't be afraid to pull a Tonya Harding on some of the competition. They're probably bad people who deserve a whacked shin. Yeah, that's it. You'll be doing the world a service, providing poetic justice and all that. You'll be a hero.<BR/><BR/>How's that for positive thinking?Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040058320473775641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146058589741285162006-04-26T08:36:00.000-05:002006-04-26T08:36:00.000-05:00Cakes,You are the best Girlie-Girl. Thanks for the...Cakes,<BR/>You are the best Girlie-Girl. Thanks for the support.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146057852145515692006-04-26T08:24:00.000-05:002006-04-26T08:24:00.000-05:00Molly,That is so sweet a comment. I am always appr...Molly,<BR/>That is so sweet a comment. I am always appreciative that you continue to read.<BR/><BR/>Denny,<BR/>What? Cheer against Houston? Whatsamatta u?<BR/><BR/>Kerry,<BR/>Thanks for the visit and kind words. I'm going to come visit you shortly.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146057677502564112006-04-26T08:21:00.000-05:002006-04-26T08:21:00.000-05:00Honey you will do GREAT. You know we are all excit...Honey you will do GREAT. You know we are all excited for you and pulling for you. Can't wait to see pics and your post about the Relays. I can have my family come fron North Central PA and join Denny's in cheering you on LOL <BR/>I won't be at work Friday but i'll be thinking of you and your team matesMonogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-1146021950933379982006-04-25T22:25:00.000-05:002006-04-25T22:25:00.000-05:00I sometimes feel like Forrest Gump and his box of ...I sometimes feel like Forrest Gump and his box of candies when I come here. I never know what I will get. Some days what you teach me is so powerful I get left without words. I really do. Today is one of those days, so I just wanted to say thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com