What Am I On?
March 18th, 2008 by robin
During the height of his career the seven times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, was often the subject of mean spirited and unsubstantiated claims that like other cyclists he used illegal performance enhancing drugs. Though probably the most tested professional cyclist his results were always the same, negative.
He was too good to be a natural, seemed to be the reasoning behind the suspicions. It became a popular story in the French sporting press, rumour built on rumour that was always guaranteed to sell more copies of the paper that carried the story. After his fifth win his advertisers came up with a series of adverts featuring Lance. The main sentiment expressed in the poster, was a quotation.
"People ask me what I'm on? I'll tell you what I'm on, I am on the saddle 6 hours every day."
He was a naturally gifted athlete, who understood the value of an outstanding work ethic. It stands just as true for us in our lives, we need to be committing to going the extra mile, in our daily endeavours towards the success we seek. I believe that most of us think we are running at 100%, I think there is a huge difference between being busy and becoming better. It is only through diligent focus and getting on our saddle more often that we will make the step change in our own lives.
I have entered a one day cycling event on July 6th called L’Etape, it is one of the mountain stages of the Tour de France, that they open to the public, this year it is Tourmalet. After the 72 kilometre mark, I will not see much apart from my front wheel as I climb up the Col Du Tourmalet.
I have decided to set up a fundraising page, so anyone who wishes to support my efforts can do so. I never ask friends, family or strangers, but this year for such a big challenge I am looking for any help I can get to go towards the Pattaya Orphanage in Thailand.
http://www.justgiving.com/robinsieger
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