Courage to Start

I recently finished reading a book that quite literally is changing my life. The Courage To Start by John "The Penguin" Bingham is more than just a book on beginning a running program. It is, in fact, an instruction manual on how to rediscover yourself and your life. So much of the topics in this book rang true for my own experiences - self-criticism, lack of confidence, willingness to support and encourage others but not myself, fears of failure and fears of success. It quite literally brought me back when I thought I had lost myself forever - and reminded me to enjoy my life every precious moment by every precious moment. I thought about Mr. Bingham's advice to relish every second because that is what comprises life, and ended up having the best time out running tonight than I think I ever have. His book has helped give me "the courage to start" having a new outlook on life.

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice makes perfect, or so I've heard, so I've been hitting the tennis courts on a regular basis, despite the cold and the wind that are trademarks of winter. I've signed up for another set of lessons beginning in March and am hoping to enter some tennis ladders in the spring as well. Looking forward to this new page in the story of my life!

Happy New Year!

What a way to start off a new year! Helen, Steve, BJ, Seth and I ended up playing in an impromptu New Year's Day tennis tournament at the local park courts to celebrate the outstanding spring like weather. Warm sun, clear skies, good friends and a few hours of aerobic fun - Happy New Year everybody!

This Just In!

Just got word from Tyler Benedict of Source Drinks that the 2005 Burn 24 Hour Challenge video is up and running as a Quicktime movie on the Burn Website!

I had a blast at this event, and hope you'll check out the 6 or so minute video on the link above (which just happens to include a brief interview with yours truly!!!).

Cozy

Happiness is a warm puppy...

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for many things, but topping the list has to be my loving family - Steve, Zoe and Spyder. You truly are the delight of my life. With much love, Happy Thanksgiving!

Doesn’t Get Much Better

It just doesn't get much better than this. I spent today's glorious crisp fall weather on a mountain bike trail with my favorite riding buddy! Sherri and I were joined by our husbands at Harris Lake today, where we reveled in the beauty of nature, gliding along the trails under a canopy of trees awash in their finest fall colors, giggling like two school girls with every swoopy turn. Steve was gracious enough to document the day's fun with a multitude of pictures which have been posted to my photo gallery.