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This blog started in september 2011, realizing this would be a special year in which I knew Ronald could only reach his goal with an extra injection to motivate him even more. So we completed our journey with help from, former World Record holder, Ferenc Paragi and I quess you know where it ended. Bronze for Ronald Hertog at the Paralympics in London. With Gold on our minds... It's just honest to say that it's somewhat disappointing.
I could write a book about a bizarre last year and even why gold was out of reach. I learned more than I anticipated (or wished for). But for me it´s already water under the bridge.
I could write a book about a bizarre last year and even why gold was out of reach. I learned more than I anticipated (or wished for). But for me it´s already water under the bridge.
I thought, for a long time, I qualified for London and that it would be a stopover for me. But since I didn't reach London, my journey and coaching career in athletics, ends here in Rotterdam.
I'm on to other journeys, and since it's better to be traveling than to arrive I'm excited.
I'm on to other journeys, and since it's better to be traveling than to arrive I'm excited.
Ronald and many others will undoubtedly start a new journey. Another 4 years. Destination Rio the Janeiro 2016. I wish all travellers with destination Rio a pleasant trip.
Since every situation and every emotion is caught in a song.... I never had so much songs in my head as I during this journey.
Songs like: 'Stand up' (Right said Fred), 'Angry at the World' (The Kyteman Orchestra), 'Misfits' (Curiosity killed the cat), 'People are strange' (The Doors) , 'Tubthumping' (Chumbawamba); and many more;
from 'Chrome' (Joe Jackson) to 'Gold' (Spandeau Ballet)..... and back for that matter.
from 'Chrome' (Joe Jackson) to 'Gold' (Spandeau Ballet)..... and back for that matter.
I do hope, most off them will be linked, in my head, to new experiences.
Thanks for reading this blog.
I think even this blog will eventually serve a new purpose.
" Living on the light that once was given to us all. As fragile as we are we’re still surviving in the cold. We’re trying to explain ourselves and justify our lives. Now there’s no more need to wonder why.
Oh what a beautiful day for us. This has been such a good place to us. Look at the trees as they wave at us, saying goodbye.
Oh what a beautiful day for us. This has been such a good place to us. Look at the trees as they wave at us, saying goodbye.
Soon, all of the things that I stand for will fall into the oblivion I have ignored. I know that my choices are losing the war. My future ain’t soothing anymore. Taking my time to find out what it has in store. The bomb will drop right on my porch. Don’t fear for what I know to be sure. I’ll be vaporized, no surprises anymore.
Oh what a beautiful day for us. We have been looking for ways to trust. Things will unravel the way they must. And when you see it it’s simply the greatest of things. You’ll be grateful the rest of your life.
Truth is shooting us all in the face. While we aim to define it we freeze in our frames. They say it won’t hurt us a bit so don’t panic when you start to bleed in its name. Cover your eyes, don’t look at the flash. Pray that there’s no such thing as hell when we pass. The morning light is leaking into the unknown. Absorbed by the infinite yawn. We’re home.
All in all, we are grateful for the grace bestowed upon us. Our sins eradicated. It’s the end that keeps us honest. Our next chapter begins regardless, be it void or promise. The sun sets on mankind. End of the line. This is our time.
Oh what a beautiful day for us.Smell the perfume of decay on us. Behold the light and embrace the rush. This is our time."
(composed bij Colin Benders; Lyrics by Hein Bal and Kevin de Randamie)
