Creation, Deterimination, Situation, Inspiration, Education, Preparation

Where does it start? Inspiration?

What gives it the green light? Situation and Creation

What keeps it going? Determination

What makes it go further? Education

What makes it successful? Preparation and Care

It's a complicated equation

Tomorrow is a day of preparation. Since my last update, I've taken a few more steps deeper into the situation. First of all, I have seeked out a coach. The past two weeks I have followed my coaches plan, I have pushed a little harder, kept track of my heart rate, modified my diet and encouraged more sleep. I went back and forth on if I needed a coach or not. We can do things ourselves and we can be successful; however with the support and push of others we might reach higher points we never thought we could. If I was going to get a coach...of course it would have to be the great Bob D. of Cincinnati. http://veritasendurance.com/

First step of the program was field testing and power testing to determine breaking points. There is something satisfying about pushing yourself to your breaking point and seeing what's really inside on any given day (which is variable). The human potential might be more powerful than most of us think and then most of us try to reach. Why? What stops us? There are legitimate barriers; however there are other barriers (and excuses) that stop us and maybe shouldn't. Injuries, illnesses, financial problems, lack of support, emotional hurt and attitude can all keep the drummer from kicking...make it harder to kick...or they can fuel the drummer to kick harder.

Ice/Epsom Salt Bath

Darco Body Armor Night Splint

So my power test on the bike was not bad at all...actually it was a lot better than I thought it would be. Maybe my expectations were too low. My swim is ok so far. My running is inconsistent. This week in conclusion has provided me with higher expectations for the bike and frustrations related to the run. PLANTAR FACIITIS! It has attacked my right foot and it will not subside. I've tried stretching, icing, different shoes and a tad bit of rest. Have I done everything I can? Of course the answer is...no. I'm determined to kick back and fix it. This is where the discipline comes into play. PF is nothing compared to the obstacles and barriers other people run into. The fight against PF is going to include water bottle icing 2x/day x15 min, ice bath with Epsom salt 1x/day x20 min, magic ball massage 1x/day x5 min, night splint wear, step stretching 5min/2x day and anti-inflammatory nutrition. In addition to that, my running mileage will most likely be slightly limited and I will start focusing on small amounts of barefoot running and small muscle strengthening. So let's see if all this works...and how patient I can be...to let the kicker heal. This is all part of the preparation. Just like all other parts of life, some parts of preparation are more enjoyable than others. For instance, my pre-big training day rest and meal tonight put a smile on my face. Today was a rest day. After work, I went to the closest beach with waves, took my time planning a meal, listened to Ziggy Marley sing about a beach on Hawaii, made a meal that was all natural and enjoyed every bite of it as the lightening and thunder danced outside.   



Mango, Pineapple, Cranberry and Red Dandelion Salad
Mango, Pineapple and Pine nut Couscous
Salmon with Trader Joe's Island Soyaki
 M-Dot liquid anti-oxidant



We have so much power to create our habits and routines. We have more power than we think to control our bodies, brains, feelings and change the world. These past two weeks, I have pondered the concepts of careful preparation and letting what happens to just happen. I'm prepared and I'm ready to see what happens tomorrow on the Louisville, KY Ironman course. Goodnight!