The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread. (Page 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR1jwwagtaQ

2013-05-08 12:33 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Here is a "60 Minutes" segment of free solo climber Alex Honnold. I wanted to throw up for most of it. No real "motivational" take away... I just can't believe a human being can do what he does. Phenomenal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2G8KVzTwfw

2013-05-08 1:36 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

GomesBolt - 2013-05-03 6:53 PM Ugh. The original footage is painful, but so inspiring.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t2G8KVzTwfw

Sorry Powerman, I had to get the non-mobile version. This is good though. Definitely inspiring both for fathers and for people who know when not to give up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwyltmUR3MU&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DuwyltmUR3MU

2013-05-08 1:38 PM

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GomesBolt - 2013-05-03 7:16 PM http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=uwyltmUR3MU&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch... classic.

"I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me FAST. And when I run, I feel his pleasure."

My son is really fast for a 6 year old and I tell him that all the time.

Again, removing the mobile-ness.

Rashawn King 21012 Sportsmanship Award.

2013-05-09 6:03 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

OK, this one is a good one. This kid is killing it and I complain when it rains.

2013-05-25 7:19 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Who's got some? I could use some.

jmk-brooklyn

2013-05-25 8:44 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

It's a classic and it never gets old:

http://youtu.be/59fbSvqADs8

2013-05-26 4:39 PM

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Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida

Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Has this one been added? Zachary Sobiech. http://youtu.be/9NjKgV65fpo There's a shorter version at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zxXAtmmLLc

2013-05-26 11:28 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Originally posted by GomesBolt Has this one been added? Zachary Sobiech. http://youtu.be/9NjKgV65fpoThere's a shorter version at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zxXAtmmLLc

Wow, what an incredible kid and friends and family.

Edited by powerman 2013-05-26 11:29 PM

Left Brain

2013-05-27 4:41 PM

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After the Marine Corps marathon I found myself sitting next to a young Marine who had finished about the same time I did, with two prosthetic legs. We traded a few stories about the Corps from my time to his, and we talked about our HS track "careers", and I finally had to tell him how amazed I was at him, and others like him, who finished the race. He said, "eh, do your legs hurt?"....I said, "yeah, they're killing me"....he said, "mine don't", with a big grin. I will always remember my few moments with that young man.

JoePetto

2013-05-27 6:41 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Last American to win the Olympic 10K in 1964, the Billy Mills story is almost too good to be true.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfLLNksZmoY

2013-05-27 7:19 PM

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LeftBrain, Was he wearing a Team Semper Fi singlet? I ran the MCM in 2008 with those guys. Like you said, a true inspiration that these men who have lost parts of their body seem to be more focused on helping to motivate others. Even today.

Left Brain

2013-05-27 7:28 PM

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Originally posted by GomesBolt LeftBrain, Was he wearing a Team Semper Fi singlet? I ran the MCM in 2008 with those guys. Like you said, a true inspiration that these men who have lost parts of their body seem to be more focused on helping to motivate others. Even today.

I don't remember that he was, Gomes.....but I sure remember the "guards" of Marines who escorted wheelchair bound Marines through the race.....I was so inspired and impressed by it. I ran in 2011.....it will always be my best memory of my "endurance" career....no long distance Kayak race, no HIM, no IM, no nothing, could ever top what I saw there.

jobaxas

2013-05-27 8:18 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Another forum a young guy I know just diagnosed with leukaemia. Just lost his hair, can't stop throwing up, just wants to feel well enough to train.

For him I just HTFU and get out there because I can.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OasVtpPcjWg

2013-07-26 7:07 PM

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Gotta bring this back... cause I need some.

This guy is awesome. Partially paralyzed dancer.

2013-07-26 11:07 PM

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And this one. Wow. It was a story done on ESPN. You might have seen it. It is 21 minutes, but there is just so much "right" in it, it is well worth it.

ESPN: Carry On

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwndLOKQTDs

Kido

2013-09-10 12:06 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

I know it's a commercial - but maybe worth a post in here.

http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/8487901/espnw-little-thing-called-hope-leads-bethann-telford-ironman-world-championship

Sous

2013-09-10 2:23 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Kona Inspired athlete and a woman who is an absolute effing STUD. If there is anyone who embodies mind over matter its Beth Ann. She's a friend of my wife's and I'm always impressed by her... seriously just a freaking stud.

http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/8487901/espnw-little-thing-called-hope-leads-bethann-telford-ironman-world-championship

2013-09-10 2:29 PM

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Originally posted by Sous

Great commercial. thanks for bringing it back.

Beth Ann is a stud. WOW. Maybe I just need to STFU and HTFU. Gives a little perspective for me. Thanks Sous.

http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/8487901/espnw-little-thing-called-hope-leads-bethann-telford-ironman-world-championship

Sous

2013-09-10 2:57 PM

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Subject: RE: The Official: Inspiational/Motivational feel good thread.

Originally posted by powerman

Originally posted by Sous

Great commercial. thanks for bringing it back.

Beth Ann is a stud. WOW. Maybe I just need to STFU and HTFU. Gives a little perspective for me. Thanks Sous.

I can't tell you how many times I call myself names not able to be repeated here during work outs when i think I'm suffering. It may sound silly, but I do think of Beth Ann and shame myself into HTFU and getting it done. The woman amazes me.