This picture explains it all training, training, training!!

But its going great two weeks ago I was able to go up to Lake Placid and ride the course. It was a great ride with lots of wind and cold temperatures but it built a lot of confidence!! That day I did a 54 mile bike followed by a 5 mile run out to the Ski Jumps and back to the Oval.

Here are the links to those two workouts:

 Lake Placid Bike Loop

Lake Placid Oval to Ski Jumps & Back Run

This past weekend I also went for another great bike ride of four hours. these rides are long and sometimes boring but these long rides set up a great foundation on race day!! Did I mention it was 49 degrees with 15 mph winds!!

4 Hour Ride

1 Corinthians 9:25
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

This race is for God and I thank him for all the witnessing I can do because of this race

The results are in!!

In 2011 I ran the Fort to Fort 10k at 200 pounds in a time of 48:10. In 2012 after a lot of training I finally was unleashed and able to run free with heart rate limiters I was allowed to run all out and I did.

I ran the 10k in 42:15 a huge improvement since last year. I felt good and finished good. I took 3rd in my Age group and it was a very successful day.

Here is a link to my race file.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/165766139

My wife Becky won her age group at fort to fort running 43:54. I am so proud of her. Also my daughter ran the kids race and ran the complete 1/4 mile with no stopping she did awesome as well.

I closed my day out by going for a 4 hour bike ride. However tis was one of the hardest rides I have ever done as there was a sustained 15 mph wind all day. The only positive to the bike ride was I climbed over 3100 ft which will get me ready for Lake Placid. Here's the link to my ride although my avg speed is not impressive I am sure there will be a better outcome in the future.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/165766152

Even though my training is important it is more important to me to train myself in God everyday!!

1 Timothy 4:8-9

New International Version (NIV)

. ⁸ For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. ⁹ This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.