Had a Minor setback this past weekend.

Was supposed to do 90 miles on the bike and was only able to do 75 due to some issues with my knee. This close to the race i didnt want to risk anything by pushing too hard. So got dropped off from the first to 2nd aid station (about 15 miles away) so I could avoid another grueling climb. Finished strong as it was all downhill, but was really concerned with the pain.

I was able to run on Sunday and did about 11 miles without much pain, so i think I know what the problem was and hopfully I fixed it! :)

I'll find out for sure this weekend as we have a 100 mile ride from San Diego to Orange County and back! This is going to be fun!

Actual Conversation between my friend and I!

Friend: So whadda do this weekend?

Me: Let’s see. I went to bed at 9pm on Friday to be up before the sun and get to training on Saturday morning.

Spent 8 hours riding 90 miles on the bike, then ran for an hour (about 5 miles). Went home showered, ate dinner and passed out on the couch.

Woke up Sunday morning ate went back to sleep, woke up ran for 2.5 hours (about 14 miles) came home, showered ate dinner and passed out.

How about you?

Friend: You’re Stupid!

Due to all your generous donations I was named Fundraiser of the Week!

Only $602.49 left to go in order to reach my Minimum Goal!!

Thank you all for your support!!

Hope you enjoy!

Twas just after New Years and all through my house,

lies gear for my Tri Training scattered about.

Colleen just sighs at the mess from my fun.

In hopes that someday she’ll get some time one on one! ;)

My clothes are all dirty, and the smell is quite ripe

From the Swimming with sharks, and the time on my bike!

I push and I push until I have no more stores

of energy, laundry and band- aids for sores

“Why would you do that?” is the question I’m asked

Swim, Bike and Run who’s chasing your a**?

I do this for me and to help others too

Please help make a difference by donating a few.

While I'm on my journey many fight a tough fight

against an evil killer that stalks in the night!

Many will lose, and we honor those we have lost,

But we can help those still struggling with their burden and cost.

Your money goes directly to patients, and research for sure

And my biggest goal is to help find a cure

So, please give me your money so together we fight!

Send me a dollar if the money is tight!

You know I don’t care, just give what you got!

And I'll keep Swim, bike and running till my body stops!

Bastardized by Brad Michels :)

First let me start by saying THANK YOU so much for all your love, and support! This has been an amazing journey and having all of you by my side has been such a blessing! So again, I thank you!

So despite being out of town and sick for the New Year, I somehow managed to talk Colleen into joining me in the Annual Polar Plunge! This year's was much different than most. While its nothing that will make the front page of the newspaper, we plunged into 53 degree water in the backyard of her parents Arizona house! :)

Such a great way to start the year! Washing away the old and opening yourself up to all the great things to come in the new year! if you've never done one, I highly recommend you give it a go! :)

Ok, well here we are it's Jan 10th and there's 52 days left till the race. I'm finally over being sick and the training is REALLY picking up! January is build, build, build in intensity and training, then a short taper, then race time! Sunday we had a 5 hour training session (1hr spin, 2mile swim, 12 mile run), and this weekend we have a 6 hour (about 85 mile) ride planned followed by 6 mile run on Saturday and then a 15 mile run on Sunday!!!

It may seem like a lot, but I always keep in mind that Im doing it for those that can't!

Anyway, just wanted to wish you all a very happy new year! Thank you for allowing me to pursue this dream and help others at the same time! I hope you too can accomplish somehting great this year. somthing that you'ave been thinking about achieving! Go for it!