05.04.07
The Boss?
First off, let me tell the world how thrilled I am to be a part of this. My wildest dreams never put an Elite Olympic Development Club in Carrboro. Joan truly is the driving force behind this. Her enthusiasm and love for running can even make an old slow ultra guy like me want to run faster - I even think I am.
Now to the Boss. John Hinton is known as “Hinton Dog” & I found out yesterday that he gives others nicknames as well. I learned that after my visit to the track session on Wednesday I had a new name - Bobby Soprano. Then yesterday that grew into “The Boss.” I already have a nickname - Double B. Perhaps that changes to Triple B or Double B the Boss. Given that Hinton Dog gave me the name I humbly accept it, but I don’t plan on whacking anyone anytime soon.
And back to running. I am the lone ultra runner on the team and that is by default. I’ve never been fast like all the speed demons on the team, so I just try to run for a really, really long time. Although I can’t explain the joy that I get from being on the trail mile after mile, I can say that it is an invaluable part of my life. I often ask myself, “What would you do if you couldn’t run?” That is a question that I hope to never have to actually answer. Given more time there are other things that I could have as hobbies - golf, playing music, fishing. But none of them could ever replace the joy I receive each time I lace up my shoes and hit the trails. There are no bad runs, just some that aren’t as good as the others.
Even in its infancy, CAC makes running even more enjoyable, even more important. Thanks Joan for having the vision.
Peace,
Double B (aka The Boss)
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