“One who is a samurai must before all things keep constantly in mind…the fact that he has to die. If he is always mindful of this, he will be able to live in accordance with the paths of loyalty and filial duty, will avoid myriads of evils and adversities, keep himself free of disease and calamity and moreover enjoy a long life. He will also be a fine personality with many admirable qualities. For existence is impermanent as the dew of evening, and the hoarfrost of morning, and particularly uncertain is the life of the warrior…”

pleasedontfeedthelightweights:

adventurousathlete:

Be Better. 

i have shivers

and i kind of want this as my alarm clock

redrovercomingover:

Racing the pair at Dad Vails with my friend Josh.

I’m sitting stroke, with Stephen in the bow. We raced like hell that weekend.

Just taking the pair down the course with my buddy Stephen!

Old memories of good times with good people

coxswainsoarcool:

HA sux