I was born March 25th, 1996. My "new" parents picked me out of seven puppies...actually I am # 7. I was the "rowdy one" and screamed all the way back to my new home. I was named after a big sandwhich called a "Dagwood".I am a Tri-colored Border Collie.We moved to Texas in September1999. My daily routine consists of: running 4 miles in the morning, eating, sleeping, playing with my toys, going for walks, visiting friends on my potty breaks
Mike started running in July 1987
inspired by his father-in-law Dave Thompson
HERE IS A LIST OF HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1990 THE BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
4:43:00
1996 THE 100TH BOSTON MARATHON
4:24:00
1997 AMERICAN RIVER 50 MILER
10:10:00
1997 FIRE TRAILS 50 MILER
10:13:00
1998 AMERICAN RIVER 50 MILER
10:17:00
1998 AUBURN DAM 50K
5:59:15
1998 WESTERN STATES 100 MILE ENDURANCE RUN
29:27:00
Positve Affirmations
The repetition will reinforce the facts and help keep you in perspective to a continued positive outlook. Look at life as a "whole" not in bits and pieces. It takes more energy to dwell on the negative and why waste that negative energy when you can prosper with a Positive OutlookAnd Most Importantly: Live life to the fullest each day.
It's one choice we each have control over.
Be goal orientated; Be self disciplined; Be understanding; Be aware of body mechanics; Be positive; Be willing to learn; Be motivated; Be open to new experiences; Be patient; Be aware of your limits; Be open-minded; Be willing to change; Be relaxed; Be active; Be good to yourself; Be assertive; Be focused; Be able to express yourself; Be in charge of your choices; Be smart with nutritional choices; Be able to cope; Be aware of muscle tension; Be able to laugh; Be accepting of yourself; Be able to take constructive criticism; Be busy; Be sympathetic; Be honest; Be hopeful; Be able to let go; Be open with your emotions; Be happy; Be helpful to others; Be able to enjoy life; Be able to have control; Be able to cry; Be in charge of your thoughts.
