6.30.2008
Youth and Mountains
In contrast to the heat these days, that is suffocating in the city, the mountains are a wonderful idea. They offer the possibility of taking long walks out in the open, sleeping well, without mosquitoes. There is not the commotion of the seaside places and it is possible to get to places that are inaccessible for most of the year because they are alpine and very high. Max and Lauren have decided to take the challenge of climbing the Monte Bianco at the end of July and have been training for some time now. It is a big physical undertaking and the training is costly and laborious, but they are happy to share a common goal and are working well together. Their enthusiasm is an splendid example for youth that love sports and also a stimulus for those who have not yet begun to participate in sports, but want to put themselves into the game. Go guys! We are all cheering for you!
6.23.2008
Youth and Sports
Athletics are always a valid solution to propose, but with the passing of time, they have become more focused on results. Often today sports are not done as a way to vent, to feel alive and in shape, and tampering with the contest has become acceptable with the use of unnatural devices. To participate in athletics today is binding. You must pledge yourself completely to the sport. This does not encourage people to participate in sports and instead sit in the turns of the stadium (at soccer matches), where they vent by acting in an uncivilized manner, violently for soccer, without restriction or convention. It is important to understand the inherrent desire of people for personal benefit, similar to the "belief" they have towards a jersey and soccer flag- this is an "ideal" absurd, solo, and childlike, but similar to the concept of the black shirt of facism, that carried their sons into plazas, to the youth protests and that armed the hands of brigatists.
The youth have a need to believe in the same thing. Youth also have a sense of infringement, that gives them a need to do something alone, original.
The youth of today are passive when approching their life, they wait for a new situation, rather then actively taking steps to change their lifes and inhance their future. They want freedom and do not realize their limits, that all are allowed to win. They don't have the understanding that they can rise above their limitations and don't have to accept them. Every rule becomes an abuse of power and is not necessary for a true cohabitation.
The youth have a need to believe in the same thing. Youth also have a sense of infringement, that gives them a need to do something alone, original.
The youth of today are passive when approching their life, they wait for a new situation, rather then actively taking steps to change their lifes and inhance their future. They want freedom and do not realize their limits, that all are allowed to win. They don't have the understanding that they can rise above their limitations and don't have to accept them. Every rule becomes an abuse of power and is not necessary for a true cohabitation.
6.11.2008
Windows from Giusy
Hello, I read the blog on 'windows' and wanted to share a beautiful picture that I took in the winter from my window of Tirreno and Capri; it is a beautiful picture of the end of the day, when nature gives us an unforgettable show, reminding us to observe all that we have around us. A greeting from Giusy
6.09.2008
The Newest Marathon of Fabio
The emotions of Passatore!
For my journey approaching the desert crossing, which will be accompanied by Carla, I did a little race Saturday, May 31, as preparation for the expedition. The ultra marathon of Passatore, called thus because it winds through mountains that span between the provinces of toscany and emiliano, near Florence and Faenza, which was frequented by popular bandits and the leader Passatore Cortese. This is a 100km race where physical strength and training are not enough, but it also takes a high tolerance for pain and mental strength.
I had planned to run 45-50 km of the race. So with friends early Saturday morning we departed for Florence.
At 3pm, with Mario, I started my adventure of Passatore, in which it is manditory to manage your energy expendature.
We ran easily for the first 28km which were hilly with slopes of about 500m, then we began the 1000m ascent toBorgo San Lorenzo which crossed Colla Casaglia. We were followed by a wonderful support team in a minibus who made a big difference and offered a lot of help.
It was great. I ran with agility, without fatigue and surprisingly without problems or physical barriers for 42km or 49kms I completed, thinking of my expedition in the desert. I knew that if I had finished the race at 75 or 80km I would have done more than I wanted for Passatore.
I know from experience that the body knows if it gives more of itself than it has, it is not in our interest and I was afraid to compromise my training for the desert. At 62km, in almost perfect condition I decided to stop. I was very happy because I did well. It was a wise choice to stop since a little while laterMario unfortunately had a problem and was forced to withdraw from the race. Also Aido, the 3rd athlete we ran with pushed through indiscribable amounts of pain to finish the race. In the kilometers I ran, I saw many athletes going through a lot of pain that persisted unjustified. Yes, the there is great fatigue in athletic expeditions, but to make it worse just so you finish the 100km is not a sport.
I am happy to have done the standard corse very well. For now I have resumed my training, which is going very well, for my expedition in the desert with the amazing Carla. We have been working towards this dream for almost a year and now I also have the marvelous memories of Passatore.
For my journey approaching the desert crossing, which will be accompanied by Carla, I did a little race Saturday, May 31, as preparation for the expedition. The ultra marathon of Passatore, called thus because it winds through mountains that span between the provinces of toscany and emiliano, near Florence and Faenza, which was frequented by popular bandits and the leader Passatore Cortese. This is a 100km race where physical strength and training are not enough, but it also takes a high tolerance for pain and mental strength.
I had planned to run 45-50 km of the race. So with friends early Saturday morning we departed for Florence.
At 3pm, with Mario, I started my adventure of Passatore, in which it is manditory to manage your energy expendature.
We ran easily for the first 28km which were hilly with slopes of about 500m, then we began the 1000m ascent toBorgo San Lorenzo which crossed Colla Casaglia. We were followed by a wonderful support team in a minibus who made a big difference and offered a lot of help.
It was great. I ran with agility, without fatigue and surprisingly without problems or physical barriers for 42km or 49kms I completed, thinking of my expedition in the desert. I knew that if I had finished the race at 75 or 80km I would have done more than I wanted for Passatore.
I know from experience that the body knows if it gives more of itself than it has, it is not in our interest and I was afraid to compromise my training for the desert. At 62km, in almost perfect condition I decided to stop. I was very happy because I did well. It was a wise choice to stop since a little while laterMario unfortunately had a problem and was forced to withdraw from the race. Also Aido, the 3rd athlete we ran with pushed through indiscribable amounts of pain to finish the race. In the kilometers I ran, I saw many athletes going through a lot of pain that persisted unjustified. Yes, the there is great fatigue in athletic expeditions, but to make it worse just so you finish the 100km is not a sport.
I am happy to have done the standard corse very well. For now I have resumed my training, which is going very well, for my expedition in the desert with the amazing Carla. We have been working towards this dream for almost a year and now I also have the marvelous memories of Passatore.
6.04.2008
Heath in Milan
Begining tomorrow, the 5th of June is the week for health in Milan. Yesterday a press conference was held at Palazzo Marino, where the counceler of health Dr. Landi di Chiavenna illustrated the program: thorough and well-planned. Until June 15th, the city will be mobilized to inform the citizens of different illnesses and to carry out screenings and free exams in traveling structures.
Also, I will be involved in this iniciative and Tuesday, June 10th, for the day dedicated to the disabled from 2pm to 10:30, at Palalido, they will be projecting my images from the trips in the desert.
The event is for everyone: we will spend time together for athletics and fun. I hope to see a lot of you!
Also, I will be involved in this iniciative and Tuesday, June 10th, for the day dedicated to the disabled from 2pm to 10:30, at Palalido, they will be projecting my images from the trips in the desert.
The event is for everyone: we will spend time together for athletics and fun. I hope to see a lot of you!
6.01.2008
Windows
A window is an eye to the world and everyone is different than all the others. The image framed seems like a painting, often sharing objects with other views, but remaining a sole example. The same subject seen from another window changes, even from a neighboring window where the difference is small, but exists: this is so interesting. Each person has their favorite window, why not share with the others this image? I send you that which I love the most: the view of the uninhabited desert from my small tent, new and spectacular every day. I wait also for yours!
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