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The Clock Strikes NOW

05/31/2013 13:00

I got a rude awakening this week when someone pointed out that IM FL 140.6 was only a mere 155 days away. I swear it was just yesterday that I had about 50 weeks to go and the counter on the home page of this site says I still have about 19 weeks .... For some reason the 155 hit me...

IronMan FL 70.3 Recap

05/24/2013 09:58

This week included the first race of my 2013 tri season at IronMan FL 70.3 in Haines City, FL. This week's blog entry will recap Sunday's race and the events around it! Saturday afternoon, Stephanie, Kyle, and I checked in around 4:30pm and dropped my bike off in the transition...

A Week Full of Tears and Cheers

05/18/2013 09:28

Our week started on Monther's Day in Oveido, FL where Stephanie ran in honor of her mom at the 5th annual Teal Ribbon Run for Ovarian Cancer. This is a great little 5K with a surprisingly huge attendance that we attend annually. I was the 1st place winner in my age group 2 years ago, so...

25 Weeks to Go!

05/10/2013 09:26

Today marks 25 weeks to go until Ironman Florida 140.6. Seems like just yesterday it was a year away. Where has time gone? This week started with Stephanie and I as a team in the Expedition Everest Challenge at Disney's Animal Kingdom. This was a 5K with obstacles followed...

Finishing Up the Week Inspired

05/03/2013 22:50

Our week has been eventful and stressed to say the least. Stephanie came down with the flu which is rare this time of the year, but not unheard of. She layed on the couch all weekend and wasn’t able to move at all Monday morning. She is the busiest lady I know, so for her to miss...

Perspective

04/26/2013 20:29

Triathletes all recognize that there are four disciplines in Triathlon; Swim, Bike, Run, and Nutrition. Well today, I finally put my finger on what I think is the fifth discipline, and that is Perspective. Lately I've been reading fellow triathletes blogs and sites outlining their intense training...

04.15.13

04/19/2013 11:25

Monday was a numb day in our household, as it was for most Americans. Stephanie was supposed to have run the Iron Girl half marathon this past Sunday, but was forced to skip it when a stomach bug reared its ugly head on Friday morning. She was so disappointed and I was upset for her, but it...

Where Has Time Gone?

04/12/2013 14:06

Like the song says, Time Keeps On Ticking Ticking Ticking ....., and becomes more evident each and every day. This week was an eventful one in our household that just goes to prove the song right some more. My nephew Doug got married this past Saturday to his beautiful Bride Ashley and...

The Importance of a Team

04/05/2013 15:03

As many of you know, I started this journey for many reasons, and I set out on this path training and preparing for Ironman FL 140.6 basically alone. From the start, I made the committment to Stephanie and Kyle that all of my training would be before the sun comes up and that it would never...

Mileage on the High Seas

03/29/2013 21:09

Well we just got back from a week in the Caribbean on a much needed family vacation away from the rat race. Those who know us know that we love our cruises and are blessed to be able to have so many ports just a short drive from our home. This trip was going to be different for me...

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