Lakes...Boating...Kids...Colorado

Off to take the boys to go boating and swimming. Last weekend before school starts....and we better hit it hard!

Super excited to watch them tube and possibly start skiing...I know the two bookends will try....but the middle may opt out.....We shall see.

Lots to update, but little time. I had a great time in Colorado and can't wait to put up some pic's, etc. Didn't realize just how tough climbing a 14er would be. It was hard, but thankfully I had awesome support!

More later.

P.S - training is going well. Hopefully I am getting stronger...Diet still needs work and focus, but I know what to do...just need to do IT.

Stumbled upon this today. What a way to start the week!

Random Quotes

When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible.

Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.

Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be. Because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's learning to dance in the rain.

I do it because I can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.

Natchez Trace - Bike Ride

Well, I had the opportunity to ride the Natchez Trace during a business trip to Nashville. Well, part of it! Natchez Trace is a 444 mile national parkway that runs from Mississippi to Tennessee! No commercial vehicles are allowed, and quite honestly, there were very few cars. Roads were smooth and fast. Folks are spoiled in Nashville. I would love to take this road to Ohio!

I had some appointments during the day so, I knew I was going to be pushing it to get a ride in, but everything worked out...as it always does. The days forecast was rain, rain, and more rain, however those that know me, know that I love crazy weather. In fact, that probably motivated me more than pure sunshine...Anyways. it was pouring when I started the ride, but the rain faded about an hour into the ride. Once the rain stopped, the fog, mist set in and it was a great evening!

Solo ride.....but it was very peaceful and enjoyable nonetheless. My yoga!

Overall, it was about 2.5 hours of rolling hills. Tried to take it easy, but ended up pushing on a few sections.

Pics below. If your in Nashville, I highly recommend this ride. I am thinking some day, I might as well ride the whole darn thing over a Holiday weekend and camp along the way! Anyone up for that?

In route

Loveless Cafe / Motel - Trail begins

Ready to ride

Someone has too much dough!

The Route!

Yours truly!

Almost hit this little guy!
Wild turkey's and deer everywhere! I was slow on the trigger to photo the deer.

Rudy Project - Thank You

I just wanted to give a quick shout out to the guys at Rudy Project. The new shades are awesome! I have had the opportunity to run long, bike far, and kayak forever with them....Simply put they are perfect...No slipping, sliding on the nose. Very lightweight, and most importantly, all my kids want to wear them....

I only have to remember not to allow my 11 year old to wear them! He likes to loose things, especially sunglasses while he is at the movies...but then again, he must get that quality from his dad...

Thanks again.

My Training Partners

Vacation! Getting Fat Once Again!

Loving every minute of my time off! I haven't thought much about working out, but surprisingly I have fit in a few good sessions.

So far, we have enjoyed trips to an amusement park, went boating/tubing, and today we are headed for a kayak adventure. This wasn't a "typical" vacation, but one that has certainly re-charged my batteries, and has been fantastic.

The down side is I have very few pictures, but the upside is, I have a ton of memories.

Off to kayak, and thinking about Rocky Mountain National Park!