Come and get some!

Ben Harper & The Blind Boys of Alabama. Take a listen...I love this song, it kicks off every one of my runs.



Well next week Mike & I head to Penticton with our friends Steven & Karen for Ironman Canada. I fly to Portland and we drive from there. I'm excited about this years trip because the drive will be beautiful and the company fun. Karen and I will be waiting with camera's in hand for our men to cross the finish line.
Before almost every race, Mike seems to break down a little. He trains insanely hard, prepares better than anyone I've ever seen (with incredible discipline), but there's something about that post training, taper, pre race time that always seems to grab a hold of him. I'm thinking this is pretty normal. To approach a race like this with absolute confidence seems foolish as well. In the past I've tried to support him with words of encouragement, or suggesting some magical thing that I believe will remove some of that weight on his shoulders. Over the years I've learned it's better to back off & let him be...this is his journey, his race. One thing I'll never back off from is praying. I know without a doubt what carries us through each day, especially race day. He has a goal...did he train???does he want it....BAD?? Of course. Need a little help? All you got to do is ask. Take a knee and get some!

Here's to all the folks who'll be racing in Ironman Canada! Best of luck!!

Live passionately!