Heroes!!!

After visiting the 2008 track & field Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, it has become increasingly clear how exciting it is to have a hero! Someone that you can look up to, share with, believe in, hope for, and someone to simply love! In Eugene, Oregon that hero was and still is some thirty years later the great runner Steve Prefontaine. He wasn't just fast. He didn't just win. Steve gave his fans something more...he gave them part of him! It was more than just about running for "Pre". It was about human will, about sharing with others, about learning, about team, it was about "Guts"! "Pre" lived every moment of every race and he dared to make others follow. I'm reminded of the great little saying utilized by Morgan Freeman in Shawshank Redemption, "We can either get busy living, or get busy dying!" Evidence is resounding, those people who have goals, stay positive, and continue to press onward will reduce their likelihood of plaguing chronic disease. Athlete or not, I ask you "Are you really living???"

Dr. Rex

Olympic Class!

I've had the incredible opportunity to work with 55 kg wrestler Matt Azevedo through his quest to make the United States Olympic team. Matt's focus, determination, and will to win are to be admired, yet it is his demeanor, body language, gentle spirit, contagious smile, and consistently positive attitude that is most impressive. Matt entered the Olympic trials in Las Vegas as the #1 seed, however, lost a tough semifinal match to keep him from making the 2008 Olympic team. Congratulations Matt on being crowned the 2008 US National Champion and continue to keep your head held high as you are a beacon of hope to so many that you continue to touch! For more info on Matt's journey go to www.mattazevedo.com.