Fun With Training...

I've officially started running with a backpack. During PQ I"ll have about 25-30lbs strapped to my back...so there is no better time to start. Today there was only 6.5lbs of randomness carried (couple pairs of pants, books, avid bb7's) and I can feel the extra weight in my legs, abs and lower back. It's safe to say that I'll be doing extra crunches and back extensions at the gym tonight. Soon, look for me on the cover of QR Magazine with a "ripped" six pack =)

What's the Worst That Could Happen...

Primal Quest '09, huh? Yeah that's right...Randy sent a call my way yesterday saying, "Bad news, you're in." Now, I'm officially apart of Team South Dakota. Although it's important to note that I'm not the teams first choice. What is joy and elation for me is devastation and sadness for another. Dan, one of the original members, is dealing with one of my biggest fears. His wife has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer...because of this he has with drawn from the race. I grinned ear to ear when I got the call from Randy, but I can't help but feel terrible. But this will be my and the teams motivation. No matter how bad our feet hurt, no matter how hard the course is and no matter how hungry we get...our pain is short and much less painful than chemo or radiation.

Dan...I promise...I will have to be close to death before I think about throwing in the towel.

As the address suggests...

Flew in to Rapid on Friday...I brought a secret. It took her by surprise and she said yes. We have not set a date as of yet, but stay tuned, more events might be on the horizon.