I will never forget the day, I had daydreamed about it for what seemed my whole life and here it was, the day that would change my life forever more. I didn't know it was going to happen this particular day but as the events started to unfold, I could tell this was going to … Continue reading Summer of ’82 – Never forget your first!
Journey
Summer of 82′ – Beginning
Summer was just around the corner, a couple more weeks of school and then I could begin what would arguably be the best summer of life. Of course, I had no idea what would transpire over the next three months, but looking back, I would not trade a single moment of it! A lot of … Continue reading Summer of 82′ – Beginning
Portugal Mission Trip – Intro
International Sports Federation has been around for 25 years. Their mission is simple. To change the world through sports. To learn more about them and the work they do around the world, here is a link to their website - ISF. John Kelso, a friend of mine since middle school and his wife Cathy are … Continue reading Portugal Mission Trip – Intro
Passion meets purpose
Dear Friends and Family, It is no secret that I have always been passionate about sports, not some, but basically all sports. If its being judged or someone's keeping score, then there is a good chance I have either been a referee, coached or played it! Additionally, I think most people know I have always … Continue reading Passion meets purpose
My First Triathlon Sprint
Checked in and ready to go! This past weekend I was able to accomplish a goal that even a year ago seemed impossible. Last April, I weighed in at the doctors office at a hefty 235 lbs. Being 5'10", there wasn't anywhere else to hide the extra weight. I committed then to make some lifestyle changes. First, was to change … Continue reading My First Triathlon Sprint
#Chasing25
The picture above was taken, I believe in 2012, while I was on a mission trip in Haiti. It was after seeing this picture when I returned home that I knew I had to make a change in my diet and lifestyle. Although I have always been active it was obvious by this pic that … Continue reading #Chasing25
Being Public but Private
I've had several conversations over the last month or so where I have found myself giving a description of the type of person I am. In these cases I have described myself as being an introverted extroverted person. Huh? I know it doesn't sound right so here's a little more explanation of what I mean. … Continue reading Being Public but Private
#Chasing25
Hi there. I know its been a long time since I've posted anything. Today I am starting a new series of posts entitled #Chasing25. Chasing 25 is something I created a couple of months ago as a tongue in cheek tag line to describe the new fitness journey I had begun back in March of … Continue reading #Chasing25
Life Lesson 1 – Share the Journey
Ed Dorsey, Richard Hilton,Truman Bryant, Bob Cannon, Mickey Redfern, Pete Carter, Tommy McMillan, Dixie Glisson, Scott Willis, Chuck Allen, Craig Schmidle, Dr. Ron Davidson and Bobby McGraw. Some of these names you may recognize but most of them you probably don't. If you know me however, then you know each of them, if only a … Continue reading Life Lesson 1 – Share the Journey