Getting in Gear

I can only speak for myself but I'm sure it happens to most people at different times in their life -- right now I just feel like I'm getting in gear.

My triathlon training is going really well. I'm starting to feel very energetic throughout most of the day.

I'm eating better -- for the most part. Haven't had a soda in the year 2009. I've cut back on drinking and am keeping it to a few rather than going overboard (St. Patrick's Day was basically the last time that happened and the tipsy 1:00 am run was interesting to say the least).

Work is busy but going really well.

And there are a ton of exciting things about this summer:

- My June 14 Triathlon in Winona
- Maybe the June 28 Triathlon in Rochester
- A Bike-Run race with Fitz over the 4th
- Golf Tournaments
- Boston, Cape Cod
- My 100-mile bike ride in July or August
- Trips to Des Moines, Mankato, Minneapolis, Chicago?
- Moving out of my apartment and starting to rent a house!

I think it took me 25 years to truly realize what I want in life...and I'm still looking for a lot of things....but at least I'm getting in gear now.

Moving toward a future with new goals and new reasons to get out of bed in the morning.

Life can really suck at times but when we set new goals and get in gear we begin to discover why we're here again. We get our ass off the couch, put a little pep in our step and begin to move forward with a new sense of urgency and energy.

It's Memorial Day weekend and I'm ready to get outside on the bike, start swimming in some lakes and ponds, and try out these new shoe inserts.

Get in gear and....

Enjoy the ride,
Damm