Pushing pedals in Springfield Missouri
This morning was a battle with frustration... My training plan included a 1 hr swim and a 1 hr bike ride. I packed both my swim jammers and goggles. I also packed my running shoes since I was going to be gone for 4 days. I was determined to get my workouts completed...
Laps at sunrise in the Bahamas
So, sometimes I get reminded that life is to be enjoyed always. Recently, I had the pleasure of working in the Bahamas for five days. Traveling and maintaining my workout/sleep discipline is a super tough challenge for me. Add all the distractions and libations at the...
Monday morning run
Sunday is my rest day. I have training scheduled the other 6 days of the week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are run days. Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday's are swim and bike days. I've noticed that when I get up early and do my workout, my whole day feels better. I...
Silverlake Triathlon
Recently, I noticed that my inner competitor jumps up when I'm around other athletes. That aspect of my personality was brought home after two recent runs that I did with a local running club, the Pearland Road Runners. Read about that in a previous post. This...
Why is this blog here?
I write this blog - a series of letters to myself - to chronicle my journey of doing difficult things. The spark for this endeavor was my attempt to come out of a dark period in my life. I was overweight, feeling emotionally flat, and struggling with important...