February 2012
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WatchAtlanta & Company Interview
It went better than I thought. Very nervous, as you can see from my toe tapping. Glad that my wife was able to go with me, very neat experience overall. On a funny note the next guest was a health food expert and as our segment was ending he was walking over with a 2-liter of coke to mess with me about being soda-free.
Speaking at the EXPO?
Before the interview I was asked by the marathon official if I would be interested in speaking on opening day at the expo? I couldn’t believe it. I said heck yea! What an opportunity.
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Enjoying a nice run/walk with the family at the park tonight!
When you are going through hell, keep going! - Winston Churchill
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come...”
– Howard Thurman
The place where God calls you is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet. -Frederick Buechner
Fight Everyday! If you stumble, it’s ok. Get back up and press on toward the goal. Eliminate the distractions and rite the course.
How to Regain Your Perspective When You Lose It →
By: Michael Hyatt
Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war. (Proverbs 20:18 ESV)
31 days till my first and last marathon. I am ready to finish this part of my journey, excited to tackle 26.2. It will signify so much, more than any words can describe.
Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. -Erich Fromm
“Don’t lose tomorrow because of today!”
– @JohnKincade
Discover your uniqueness; then discipline yourself to develop it. -Jim Sundberg
Great 5am class at CrossFit, ready to tackle a busy day! Make it a GREAT day; own it.
Next week...
is going to be busy! Tuesday my stepson Chris turns 12, I took the day off from work to spend the day with the family. We have a fulfilled day planned, I can’t believe he is going to be 12. He was about to turn 2 when Elizabeth and I started dating.
On Thursday I have my first TV interview, extremely nervous but very excited to have that type of platform to share my story.
Friday at...
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews...
Motivation is always in direct proportion to the level of expectation. -Denis Waitley
We tend to tell ourselves stories that reinforce habits we don’t want to admit need changing. -Dave Ramsey
It’s going to be a GREAT week, no matter what obstacles arise.
Watching “Angus” with my wife. It’s one of those movies from my childhood that I will always remember. Probably because I related to the character.
I simply love movies, always have and always will. There’s something about being to escape reality for 2 hrs.
Armstrong earns 2nd in 70.3 Ironman Panama
2nd place for @lancearmstrong at Ironman 70.3 Panama (3:50:55)! 1st place to @BevanjDocherty (3:50:13).
It’s amazing to see what Lance is doing. A mere 42 seconds off of the leader. Unbelievable.
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
(Proverbs 12:19 ESV)
3 months from today
I will turn 30. When I turned 27 three years ago I was pushing 345-350 and was on a path of destruction. Today I did 20 miles, and in little over 4 weeks I take on my first marathon.
Not in my wildest imagination I would have ever thought I would be where I am today.
This journey has been remarkable, the greatest thing is its just getting started.
Done with 20.
My body has completely shut down. My feet are bricks, and I am exhausted. It was TOUGH! 25 degrees with 25 mph winds. Still need a lot of work. But, with these conditions I am please with a time of 5:13.
Ben vs 21 miles in 3,2,1!
A man must strive long and mightily within himself, before he can learn fully to master himself. -Thomas Kempis
Knocked out 1225 yards in the pool this morning. Getting better every time.
It’s never too late
…to start heading in the right direction. -Seth Godin
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The past 3 days my eating and workouts have been spot on. Very pleased and excited to be on track. Marathon in 38 days…
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21 miles scheduled for Saturday. Longest and last long run before marathon. Should be interesting. Must #finishstrong
Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence. -Unknown
900 yards in the pool this morning. Great way to start the day.
Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude. - Zig Ziglar
Just confirmed my first television interview. I will be on 11alive’s Atlanta & Company on Feb 23. I will be discussing my journey and what crossing the finish line will signify. Can’t wait, but nervous though.
There is no clearer showcase of your character than your relationships-the way you treat others and expect them to treat you. -Tony Dungy