Excitement is building....

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As the second month of my training comes to a close, I am growing more and more motivated. I have had my first and I'm sure not my last small injury. I have a small pain in my left hip area. Doesn't slow me down or hurt really bad or anything. it just does not want to go away. Been to the doctor, to no avail. Might have to end up going to an orthopedic doc before its all over. I have one more hard week of training then a rest week if my calculations are correct. Hopefully I will have enough down time to let it heal it's self before my first race of the year. 
THAT'S RIGHT MY FIRST RACE OF THE YEAR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!!  If you can't tell I'm really excited about it. This years first race will be the Miami International Triathlon. It's an Olympic Distance race consisting of a 1.5 kilometer swim (.9 miles), a 40 kilometer bike (almost 25 miles) and a 10 kilometer run (6.2 miles). It all goes down on March 14th. Tommy Allore, one of the more special friends I have picked up of the many through the wonderful world of triathlon will be joining me in the race. He and his fiancée Amber will be joining Knikie and I down south. So happy that we will have another couple to bounce around with and have some fun.The race takes place out near Key Biscayne, it is truly a fun venue!!  There will be several pros there from all over the world, it's always fun to skip over and see their bikes that cost more than some peoples cars! I will get some pictures don't worry!!


Cody was up and attem' early this morning, as he is every morning. Wanted to watch Majic School Bus, so he asked repeatedly until I could get the DVR to play it. The boy has no patience for anything. He is doing really well lately, not having potty "accidents", but his behavior could be a little better. Doesn't help that he is down to one hearing aid. Had to send his right ear in for repair. Hopefully we get that back soon cause right now you have to talk to him on his left side or he just flat out doesn't know you even said anything.
That's it for this edition. Hopefully next one will be a little more entertaining!

Punch Buggy, No punch backs!

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I have completed my first month of training aimed at eventually conquering Ironman Florida. We have raised nearly $800 for the NODCC!!! January has been a great month!!
I am really excited as we move into February and another month closer to the final Goal. My first race of the year will be on March 14th. The Miami International Triathlon in a Olympic distance event that consists of a 1500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike ride, and a 10 kilometer run. I ran this race last year and had one of my best races to date. This year it serves as merely a training race. I don't have any lofty goals for it other than to get through the race feeling good and finishing strong. I'm hoping that my fitness will have improved enough that I can still improve over my results from last year.
I would like to take a second and say thank you to everyone who has donated so far. I can't tell you how much it means to me and my family. I'm already surprised at how much we have raised, hopefully we can keep making that number go up.
516 miles of running and biking put in this month, along with 8 hours of swimming. First week of Feb. has been a rest week. I just got my schedule for the next four weeks and all I can say is I think 516 miles is going to look small compared to the next month!
Cody is doing great, he can now sing his ABC's and is putting together 10+ word sentences. His speech is getting clearer and he does something new to surprise us almost everyday.
Quinn taught him about "punch buggies" (also known as the Volkswagen Beatle). Quinn has been giving Cody the punch in the arm and calling out "punch buggy" every time he sees one, followed by,"No punch backs!". I couldn't have been prouder yesterday when Cody socked his brother in the arm and declared "PUNCH BUGGY!" as we were riding in the van last night.
Have a great weekend!!
Picture below is from our backyard camp out, roasted marshmallows and everything!