A Church-less Sunday

It's Sunday and today I wasn't able to get to church like I normally do. My oldest twin Shelby has been sick so I had to stay home with her while Taylor and Kori went to church with Uncle Troy. I enjoy the church that I go to, so I found myself missing the message and encouragement that I normally get on a weekly basis.

In place of church while taking care of little Shelb, I did a wonderful bible study for my Monday night men's bible study. Then after she fell back asleep, I slipped in a 35 minute run. It wasn't a fast run but it was exhilarating and I got lost in the music that I was listening to. That always makes for a more enjoyable run.

We're now inside of 3 weeks and now is the time to really buckle down on the training and nutrition. It's time to REALLY get serious! Next March is right around the corner for the start of next season! Let's get it!

Aquaman (re) Cometh!

Our swim day consisted of us going to the aquatic center in Brentwood to kind of switch things up a bit. It was quite nice and we had a great swim workout that was followed by a 30 minute run. We're getting things really tweaked up for the competition for next weekend. It's getting exciting!

Big Bear Joins In!

I've decided to help my friend and colleague Carl Herrgessel get into shape and implement a healthy lifestyle change through fitness and nutrition. He's wonderfully talented, a great guy and a great friend. Yesterday, he bought a bunch of cycling gear because he's decided to make a healthy change. I respect that. Therefore, I've committed to him to help him and train him and whip him into shape.

Troy and I took Carl out for his first official ride with us. We took him into downtown Franklin and back and we were both impressed at how well he did for his first ride. Needless to say, Carl seems hooked! That's the whole idea. It's cool to see and somewhat influence others into making a healthy change for themselves and, more importantly, their families. I get a great feeling out of having a direct effect on helping people better themselves and their long term future. It's starting to become my "calling".

Shout outs to: Big E, Mdoub, Brooklyn and Dr. Linder.

Monday Men's Session

It's Monday and that means that we have a very light and inviting weight day. That's all. It's a welcome activity after pressing hard this past weekend. Tomorrow brings a 45 minute run, which for me, will be a bike ride and/or a swim. I haven't decided yet. Plus, I'm not sure of my schedule tomorrow so I'm playing it by ear.

Troy's really feeling it of late and is "killing" it! I find that I'm getting pushed by him as much as I feel I'm pushing him. It's encouraging for me to see him so diligent about fitting in his fitness. As a result, he's caused we men around him and in his life to be spiritually encouraged and filled from the fruit that he produces from his life. It's a wonderful thing to see and experience. He's an amazing and inspiring man!

Short Fast Ride

With Troy struggling with his hamstring and yesterday's cardio training being cut short, we decided to go on a short training ride today even though it's supposed to be our rest day. Much to my surprise, Troy's speed on the bike was faster than it's been in a long time. . . maybe ever! I can tell he's gotten much more fit by the way he's riding, running, swimming, and in his mentality. If he holds this line, he'll be able to do whatever he wants fitness-wise and he'll look as good as he wants to!

Tomorrow is a big training day and I'm motivated to do a lot of riding since I've been watching the Tour de France. It's incredibly fascinating to me.

Our Own Private Gym

As with every Monday, our schedule calls for just weight training. However, because I didn't get my full workout in yesterday, I decided to do extra by knocking out a 30 minute swim. It felt good, but I have to admit that I was a bit fatigued in the swim because of just finishing with the weights. Speaking of weights, Troy and I decided to take our workout to a guy that I personally train named Scott Brickell. He's been a long time close friend of both of us and was even in Troy's wedding. Anyway, he's built a pimped-out work out area in his house basement and literally is like going to your own private gym. It pretty much has everything that you can do at any regular public fitness club. Check out his website and what he is in to. It's quite unique and interesting. There's a whole other culture out there! It's called Brick's 4x4 Farm.

Troy and I are at Scott's personal gym when I filmed the above video update.