25 Weeks to Go!

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 by another 2 1/2 miles of running through the park figuring out clues that sent us to other parts of the park until all of the clues were gathered and off to the finish line.  We had a great time running together and gave new meaning to the term "date night"!  Afterwards, we enjoyed the after party, rode some rides, and then headed to bed around 1:30am.  This made for a long day for us both, and a long week for Stephanie who was doing all this on the tale of the flu!  I look forward to more team events with her!!

Business travels took me to Tennessee this week where I was very pleased to run in cool air all week through the beautiful town of Gatlinburg.  The miles were a challenge since I am not used to mountains - but it was a good workout no doubt.  I think the thing I enjoy best about running on business travels is that the miles seem easy as the new terrain and sights keep appearing taking my mind off the task at hand.  I think that I need to find new and interesting places for my training rides and runs to help me get ready for Ironman.  Its a chore staying focused some days and keeping the finish line in sight.

While its a nice place to visit, I am always glad to be home with Stephanie and Kyle.  This Sunday, Kyle and I will cheer Stephanie on at the Ovarian Cancer 5K in Orlando, FL where she will run in honor of her mom Sharon.  I know her mom is proud of her, but nobody will cheer more loudly for her Sunday than Kyle and I.  We are her biggest fans!

We love you Stephanie - Happy Mother's Day!!

Stephanie and I, along with Mickey and Minnie at the 2nd mile marker