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Thursday, August 07, 2008 --- 30 days ago http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/x286530957/Henry-Dear-Olympic-Coaches
| I have always dreamed of competing in the Olympic Games. Sadly, as with so many who have dared to dream of glory, the only thing that held me back was lack of athletic talent. It seems so unfair given the level of my desire. With the Beijing Olympics opening on Friday, I should be rejoicing but instead I am reminded of my old limitations. Why, that could be me, standing proudly on the winner's podium and choking back patriotic tears, if only I were 20 seconds faster in the 100-meter dash or four hours faster in the marathon. What a story I would make. I have bravely struggled to overcome male pattern baldness and an addiction for french fries on sandwiches and now I stand ready to leap into action in pursuit of gold - well, not leap exactly, but sort of shuffle in an attempt to overcome inertia, which can be awfully stubborn. Still, I could inspire millions. Every games needs a hero ordinary people can relate to. Note to selectors: I am available on short notice if anybody on the team is feeling poorly. That's the trouble with super-fit athletes; they are always getting hurt or sick. It is the slow, rounder sort of person who is able to come to work every day. I find it is very hard to get a stress fracture on the couch, although I did get a paper cut once reading a magazine. In recent years, and I am sure the Beijing Olympics will be no exception, the TV moguls have insisted that the Olympic action be delivered as a soap opera for ... |
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