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ARMSTRONG THRILLS THE TOUR DE FRANCE

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Just hours away from witnessing Federer achieve what no one has ever done before in tennis history, Lance Armstrong is starting a new tour in France at the age of 37 and ready to continue his extraordinary sporting career.

Today morning, after only 4 hours of sleep and with a mission to run a 2 hour long run in preparation for my next marathon, it was the image of Armstrong that pulled me out of bed with a simple thought: if a cancer survivor and winner of 7 tours returns after 4 years to compete, how can I not get up and run 20 kms?

The influence of these extraordinary athletes goes from the biggest to the smallest. They manage to create global movements, like Livestrong for example, with millions of dollars going to cancer research raised under their brand, to simple moments of inspiration like the one I experienced this morning. They are models of overcoming, struggle and perseverance, as well as impressive characters that add up to history, one pedal stroke at a time in Armstrong’s case.

I am only 3 months away from going for my fifth marathon, which is equivalent to my absolutely personal and small individual feat, without any transcendence more than for me, and which is a motivation that excites me the years in all that it obliges, because if it is true that the marathon is an extraordinary experience, the best of all is the preparation, the training and the daily struggle. I’m a slow runner and although it would be my dream come true, I don’t think I’m going to get under 4 hours. And this is why I also admire Armstrong, because in his first marathon he achieved a time of 2:59 and with this, I have my own reference of how far his extraordinary athletic ability, his natural condition and his inspiring discipline goes.

I would love to see him win the Tour de France again, although I think it would be enough to finish in the top 10. I would be fascinated by a tour fought and competed until the last minute, with Armstrong as protagonist, although it would be enough if he achieved an exemplary and inspiring record, because I think he can influence the world a lot and achieve excitement for sport, competition and self-improvement.

In the meantime, tomorrow we will get up early to see Federer make history. I see it very difficult for Roddick to stand in the way of what would be confirmed tomorrow as the best tennis player in history.

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