Comments for Mike Armstrong http://blindmotivation.com Blind Musician, Adventurer, and Martial Arts Instructor Mon, 28 May 2012 22:47:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 Comment on In the media: Mark Winsor Interviews Mike Armstrong on Arizona Trail by Perry Brush http://blindmotivation.com/2011/10/11/in-the-media-mark-winsor-interviews-mike-armstrong-on-arizona-trail/#comment-70 Perry Brush Mon, 28 May 2012 22:47:32 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=599#comment-70 Mike, I was diagnosed with glaucoma about a dozen years ago and have been treated with meds to reduce pressures. My VF tests have been worsening and doctors at Mayo feel I’ll likely lose my vision in the next 5-10 years. It’s hard to imagine, as a child I always had excellent vision and as I got older I needed glasses. I’m 56 and it appears I will outlive my vision. I saw the article on you in Arizona Highways magazine and found it helpful and inspiring. I want to be proactive and accept and prepare for my inevitable outcome, rather than wait and hope it doesn’t come. I want to be ready and I want to live with no regrets. Thank you for sharing your story, I look forward to meeting you someday soon. Perry

]]> Comment on Fox 11 – Blind Phoenix man hiking the Arizona trail (Video) by Odilia Lask http://blindmotivation.com/2011/04/16/fox-11-blind-phoenix-man-hiking-the-arizona-trail-video/#comment-48 Odilia Lask Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:11:41 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=479#comment-48 How wonderful! I’m so happy that you’ve met your goal! There are some wonderful people in this world, aren’t there?

]]> Comment on Well… I made it! by Andy Martin http://blindmotivation.com/2011/06/12/well-i-made-it/#comment-69 Andy Martin Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:00:46 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=593#comment-69 Hi Mike Armstrong -

Heck of an accomplishment, way to stick with it !

>>The big question everyone has been asking is what’s next?

Take a breather and smell the roses ??

And maybe in a year, the Arizona county high points ?

http://www.cohp.org/az/arizona.xml

This should take a lot less than 57 days :)

see ya – Andy Martin, Tucson AZ, [email protected]

]]> Comment on First blind man to thru-hike the Arizona Trail by Jokool http://blindmotivation.com/2011/05/29/first-blind-man-to-thru-hike-the-arizona-trail/#comment-68 Jokool Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:49:03 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=588#comment-68 AWESOME!!! Very proud of you Mike.

]]> Comment on First blind man to thru-hike the Arizona Trail by Tari http://blindmotivation.com/2011/05/29/first-blind-man-to-thru-hike-the-arizona-trail/#comment-67 Tari Sun, 29 May 2011 19:35:37 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=588#comment-67 Congratulations, Mike! This truly is an amazing accomplishment! Enjoy your vacation!

]]> Comment on First blind man to thru-hike the Arizona Trail by Debi http://blindmotivation.com/2011/05/29/first-blind-man-to-thru-hike-the-arizona-trail/#comment-66 Debi Sun, 29 May 2011 16:33:26 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=588#comment-66 What a journey! You guys are amazing! You have inspired us all! We were following you the entire way! Enjoy your well deserved vacation! Big hugs to you guys!

]]> Comment on Update from Team Armstrong by John and Bernie Tax http://blindmotivation.com/2011/05/27/update-from-team-armstrong-3/#comment-65 John and Bernie Tax Fri, 27 May 2011 20:21:37 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=586#comment-65 Hello Team Armstrong!
We are John and Bernie Tax…we were the first people you met on Coronado Peak as you were just two miles into your 807 mile journey.
We are sooo proud of you all, especially of you, Mike!! You are an exceptional person and we are honored to have met you! We treasure the photo that John took of Mike, Ben, and me on that special morning and we have shared your story with so many people.
CONGRATULATIONS!

]]> Comment on Check in from Team Armstrong by Ben Cane http://blindmotivation.com/2011/05/23/check-in-from-team-armstrong/#comment-64 Ben Cane Fri, 27 May 2011 04:41:12 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=584#comment-64 Hey Marc,

Mike will be reaching Utah on the 28th, It has been quite a long journey.

]]> Comment on Check in from Team Armstrong by Mark Winsor http://blindmotivation.com/2011/05/23/check-in-from-team-armstrong/#comment-63 Mark Winsor Thu, 26 May 2011 16:49:07 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=584#comment-63 When do expect reaching the Utah border?

]]> Comment on Final update before we leave for the Arizona Trail by Rachel Tueller http://blindmotivation.com/2011/03/30/final-update-before-we-leave-for-the-arizona-trail/#comment-39 Rachel Tueller Wed, 25 May 2011 23:11:03 +0000 http://blindmotivation.com/?p=414#comment-39 Dear Sir or Madam,
I am a Public Affairs Officer with the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District based in St. George Utah. I believe Mr. Armstrong will be completing his trek soon and understood he would complete this trip at or near the Stateline Campground off the House Rock Valley Road near the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. (Essentially where the Arizona Trail becomes the Great Western Trail.)
We would appreciate the opportunity to talk and to work with Mr. Armstrong and his crew or representatives in terms of learning more about his experiences on the trail, i.e. the terrain, difficulty, experiences such as weather, wildlife, preparations for this kind of trip, etc. I have reviewed your site closely and am unable to determine when Mr. Armstrong might arrive at the Stateline Campground and would appreciate communicating by phone with a member of his crew or Mr. Armstrong if possible.

Please feel free to contact me through any of the following means;
Cellular: 435-680-0814
Work: 435-688-3303
E-mail: [email protected]

Thank you so much for your consideration and best wishes to Mr. Armstrong and his supporters on this trek!

Regards,
Rachel Tueller

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