This is how I am feeling for my first Triathlon this week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TADyXC2K0g&feature=fvst

You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo

Half Century Club

Remember in college, the century club was 1.5oz shots of beer until you hit 100 of them? Um, Yeah.....good thing I'm making better choices in life now:

50 miles biking (half century), all around Louisville. Even took the time to stop for picturesque moment!

"Lance's Dorky Cousin"

Bike: Expensive
Bike accessories: Even more Expensive
Compression Socks after 30 miles of exercise: $40
Mickey Mouse T-shirt: $25
Khaki Shorts: $25
Mickey Mouse Crocs: Free
Getting caught adjusting the seat height in such a crazy outfit, and posing: Priceless!

Marathon Training Starts Monday!

What will training be like?!?!


- My first Sprint Triathlon in 2 weeks
- Detroit Half Marathon - Running with my brother through Detroit/Canada


- Malibu Half Marathon - Finally, a vacation run! Running for a Cause, help out if you can, any little amount helps: Donate here!



- In total, ~500 miles

And finally, January, Disney....26.2 miles of magic!

Sometimes I feel like this...

The excitement of leaving the nest, the nerves, the unknown, the change...in the end it all works out.

11 Keys to a Sucessful Marathon

http://www.active.com/running/Articles/11-Keys-for-a-Successful-Marathon-Journey.htm
Condensed Version:

Realism
Perspective
Gratitude
Progress
Mindfulness
Perseverance
Humility
Faith
Reflection
Patience
Celebration

“Life’s battles don't always go to the strongest or fastest man,
But sooner or later the man who wins is the fellow who thinks he can.”

Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
--- Will Rogers

Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can.
-Lowell Thomas

On top of Louisville

Took a pit stop on a 40 mile bike ride, on the top of Iriqouis Park.


Yes, that is Downtown Louisville and Churchill Downs in the haze.
Yes, I still have a gut I am working on.
No, I am not that strong, the bike does not weigh that much!



3 young men, riding their bikes. Pretty sweet location!

July 1, 2011 - Year in Review

"The only thing constant in life is change" -Heraclitus

About a year ago I told myself "I am going to change my lifestyle..."

Since that time:

• ~700 miles run
• 25-30 pounds lost
• 3 Half marathons completed (including my first sub 2hour!)
  
• >200 miles biked (this is within the last few months)
• Swim - a little bit
  

And what's next? In the near future soon to be a triathlete (I'll figure out how to complete it, now that I have signed up!)



And in the next year, a minimum of 2 half marathons and my first full marathon in January @ Disney!!!

Anything is possible when you put your mind to it!