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Andrew Thorn renames Just One More in honor of Rex McGuire
Apple Valley, California – December 7, 2009
Andrew Thorn announced today that he renamed the final hill of his cross country trail. The hill formally known as Just One More was given the new name of Hero McGuire, in honor of Rex McGuire, a regular running partner and awesome friend.
This is the first time in the history of Thorn's cross country adventures that a hill or other trail landmark received a new name. Names are given to the open and unmarked desert to serve as points of reference and facilitate possible rescue efforts. Just One More, was originally named in 1999. It marks the final, of a series of ascents before the downward journey to Home Base.
Rex McGuire is known to sprint up and down this challenging hill in the style of Football Hero, a popular set from P90X's Plyometrics workout with Tony Horton. "This hill defines McGuires grit and endurance," said Dr. Dreamcoat, "he always saves the best for last."
In an even more surprising move, McGuire Falls was also renamed and is now simply known as Don't Take That For Granite. Thorn felt that there was now no need to remember the great fall of 2007 and decided to give it a new name. Thorn said, 'It just didn't make sense to honor Rex by renaming Just One More, and continue to memorialize his tasty fall on the rocks of the desert wash, so the it was renamed also." ###
The Power of Friends
Friends make life interesting, fun and beautiful. They cheer us on when we excel and cheer us up when we falter. Real friends inspire us to be our best, because they are always reaching for their best. Rex is that type of friend.
My friend Eddie Peterson is also that type of friend. He is fond of quoting Proverbs 27:17. It says, 'Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend". He likes to remind me that this means that friends challenge each other in supportive and elevating ways. They never treat each other with disrespect. They never feel jealous. They never hope that a friend will pass through the worst of circumstances, but if they do, he assures, "he will be there to support and lift, even if it is 2 o'clock in the morning."
I am thankful for good friends. I am fortunate to be around many men and women who see my potential and want me to reach it. I can't imagine what life would be like without them. I know that I would not be the person I am, because their influence continues to shape me. Thanks to those mentioned here and those not mentioned. Just because you are not mentioned by name, does not mean that I don't recognize and love you for your contribution to my life.
Be That Friend
To have friends, we must be friends. It is not a one way street. If we want friends, we must be willing to be there too.
What kind of friend are you?
How do your friends know that you are their friend? What evidence do they have?
What more can you give of yourself to be a true friend?
At this time of year, we often remember our friends with a card or a small gift. If you didn't know this about me already, I am a major fan of Ralph Waldo Emerson. I especially like his quote about gifts. He said:
Rings and jewels are not gifts but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of yourself
If you honor the seasonal tradition of gift giving, I invite you to consider your friends and their individual needs, and then give them something that demonstrates that you see them for who they really are. What could be better?
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