Le Weekly #45 – Two Buses 🚎
One quote, one word, one shoutout, one story, one neigh from Philosophical Horse and one question.
Greetings everyone. Happy Monday!
Take a moment to reflect on each snippet. Comment your thoughts below.
Le Quote 🗣
“As long as I work, no one can stop me.” – Coach Fez.
Le Word 💬
prepare (verb) make (someone) ready or able to do or deal with something.
Le Shoutout 🧣
About three months ago, Jack Graham and I agreed to run the Gun Run in 90 minutes for fun.
We already knew we could run far, so we just needed to learn how to run fast.
To train, we met up at a local sports field to sprint some laps.
The following week, we did the same thing.
Then, everything went banana-shape: Jack entered a tough exam period, and I pulled my hamstring, so our training paused (and never resumed).
Still, we were determined to try our best come race day.
“It’s just in the mind,” we agreed.
So, yesterday, we arrived at the Gun Run all guns blazing. With two bananas, four energy gels, and an appropriate amount of delusion, we set off.
The crowds were thick.
The corners were tight.
We were in the race.
But, unfortunately, despite a powerful morning of running, we didn’t manage to keep our pace.
I’m thankful, though. It means running 21km in 90 minutes is hard, so it will feel that much more rewarding next year when we do manage to cross the line in time.
The lesson learned? You need to prepare properly for difficult things in life.
We’ll be back. Shoutout Jack.
Also, shoutout to Justin Heunis, Matthew Carruthers, and Cam van Rensburg for running the Gun Run in Le Scarf shirts!
Le Story ✍️
Last Thursday, I walked into Vida for an early morning coffee.
At the door sat two Elwierda bus drivers.
“Morning,” I said. “Where are you off to today?”
“Rustenberg,” one driver responded.
(Rustenburg is 14 hours and 43 minutes away from Cape Town)
“That’s far,” I said.
“And you?” the other driver asked.
“Salt River,” I said, smiling because my journey paled in comparison.
Despite the big day ahead, the drivers looked very calm and collected as they drank their pre-trip coffee.
“Enjoy the journey,” I said before sitting down at the table next to them.
I picked up my coffee, took a sip, and looked out the window.
There, 50m away, two Elwierda buses were parked outside Rustenburg Girls' Junior School.
Le Neigh from Philosophical Horse 🐴
“Neigh.” – Philosophical Horse.
Le Question 🤔
When last have you done something challenging for fun? What was it?
Le Weekly Habit 🌱
with 4WKS Coffee.
Every month, 4WKS sends out a “habit card”. Each card has five prompts printed on it.
This week’s prompt:
#3: Remind yourself of your strengths. Make a list of your proudest moments, achievements, and qualities. If you’re stuck, ask a friend to help you remember.
Have a powerful Monday, everyone.
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Well, my bestie Sohana and I are both busy people. We agreed that Sunday breakfast in Pj’s would be fun. I offered to drive to her in pj’s and pantoffels. Quite a distance between our homes.
With no room for drama on the way there or back, (for reasons of personal dignity) it was a risk.
It was great fun. No drama en route….