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I’m Overwhelmed

By Everyone's Support

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This is an understatement. You all have been so supportive of my book’s birth. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, though, since you’re always the first to lift me up and cheer me on in whatever I’ve attempted to do.

After all, without each of you as members of Team Terrie, there would be no book.

Today I want to mention some of the people who are in the book by name. There are many in it but not named. I am sure someone will feel left out but unfortunately the book would be even longer if I listed everyone at this race that has had an impact on me. In addition, please remember that this is about the 2021 Vol State so people who have been influential in other races are most likely not in this book.

Tomorrow, I’ll talk about the various ways you can read the book so you’re not overwhelmed – that seems to be the word of the day!

Of course the key stars of “It’s Not About the Miles” have to be:
Laz, Sandra, Carl, Jan and Oprah

The key star of my success in 2021 was Paul Heckert, The Warden!!

The other members of the cast in no particular order are:
The Montgomery Family
The McHenri
The TWO Dianes (Diane Durden and Diane Taylor)
Hunt
Beth
Jameelah
A couple of Seans
Michelle
BJ
Ed
Shenoa
Bob
Emma and Mary
My Grandson
Ray K
and perhaps more that I have even forgotten I talked about….

I hope you enjoy the book and of course, I’d appreciate any reviews you might be able to give. The folks who have already reviewed it have helped me so much.

This also might help those of you who are thinking of doing Vol State. It is a book of Love – love of life, love for Tennessee, love for so many people and love of the race (journey run) itself.

Thank you!

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Now Available in Paperback!

It's Not About the Miles

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I am ecstatic to announce that “It’s Not About the Miles” is now available in paperback.

It’s got a LOT of pages! Some of that is because of the font and some is because I write a lot – but, you all know that.

I think you can jump around without losing much of the story. There are many themes throughout.

I can’t express my gratitude to all those people who have

a) helped me get to this point by being supportive of my efforts,

b) put countless hours into editing (thank you Vicki Bass and Jeanette Cates),

c) helped me edit the paperback so it looks ok,

d) did all the graphics (thank you Tibi)

e) and so many more!

Enjoy!


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Pick-A-Person

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Today’s a perfect day for this new “game”.

Why? Because it’s the New York City Marathon Day, of course.

Now, don’t stop reading just because you’re not a runner/walker or a marathoner. It doesn’t matter.

What I’d like you to do is scan your memory or even your bookshelf. Or here’s an idea, go through your “Friend” list on social media.

Pick one person that you admire. It doesn’t matter even if you know them (but they’re on your “friend” list for some reason, right..ha ha).

Take 30 seconds to a 1 minute – that’s all it requires. You can do more or even less. You have control. It’s totally up to you.

Why did you pick that person? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you picked them? I mean, you have a ton of people to choose from – from world leaders, ancient philosophers, your mail carrier, you disabled neighbor or friend, an acquaintance who’s sick or struggling right now, someone who’s been the Phoenix rising and overcome hell to rise up again.

Now caress that one thing, that one quality or characteristic you saw. Describe what that quality is. Then express gratitude that you have seen this trait personified.

Ask yourself what you can do to cultivate that same attribute. Obviously (hopefully), it’s something you desire, or you wouldn’t have picked them. Why do you admire them? Make a list of what you need to do to either strengthen it in you or to develop it.

Today I pick Kim McCoy, whose comeback from a horrific car accident during a 340 mile race and a resultant amputated leg, is the stuff that “feel-good” and inspirational movies are made of. She is running in the New York City Marathon. Determination is the word that comes to mind when I think of her. This is coupled with persistence but I am going to use “determination” as my word of the week and write down everything I can think of that will emboss that quality in my daily life.

Best of luck to Kim and all the others who have worked so hard to prepare for the New York City Marathon!