First off, in my book, one is not an old man till around 80 years old. If you knew my grandfather, even you might consider pushing that number back ten years. But the point of this post is that Bruce Willis is still kicking ass. Last night I saw Live free or Die Hard and IT WAS AWESOME. It had been a while since I had seen a great action flick, but damn did it deliver a punch. All of the 5 friends I went with including myself were totally shocked at how this 4 peat actually kicked ass. In a world where Hollywood is turning to video games for movie ideas ( see Hitman) its nice to know that John McClain of the NYPD can still get it done.
Watching this movie made me also think about aging and getting older. The goal for me is to live to 101 years old, and with a resting heartrate of 45, I think I am doing pretty damn good. But I am only a fifth of the way there. LITERALLY. To me, you are never too old to accomplish things in life. Just a month ago in Florida I was reading an article about a 93 years old woman who went Skydiving at 90.
IF you have something in life that you want to accomplish. Don't wait. Carpe Diem. Life doesn't wait for anybody. So here is my challenge to you. IF you think your too old, too washed up, and too scared to do something you have always wanted to do, GO see Die Hard, watch Bruce Willis kick some ass, and then go do what you've always wanted to do. Remember, it is only yourself that holds you back
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Idealism and hope
People will let you down. It's inevitable, they always do. They will always choose themselves over you. They will choose to hide from the wicked, in self preservation rather than fight with the righteous.
Well I don't believe that. I believe in the good of people. The belief that all is not lost in a world of constant struggle. I have hope. The one, most indescribable, unidentifiable attribute that humans possess. I have hope.
Hope is what brings a smile to my face each new day. Hope is what gets you through the toughest of days. Hope that I can be a better man. Hope that my love will one be returned. Without hope we are not human.
Do you have hope? Do YOU see the good in the world? It's out there, I promise. And sometimes if it's not, dig inside yourself and provide the world a little more hope.
Carpe Diem
Well I don't believe that. I believe in the good of people. The belief that all is not lost in a world of constant struggle. I have hope. The one, most indescribable, unidentifiable attribute that humans possess. I have hope.
Hope is what brings a smile to my face each new day. Hope is what gets you through the toughest of days. Hope that I can be a better man. Hope that my love will one be returned. Without hope we are not human.
Do you have hope? Do YOU see the good in the world? It's out there, I promise. And sometimes if it's not, dig inside yourself and provide the world a little more hope.
Carpe Diem
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Thoughts while on the bike
Oh Saturday! For my triathlete buddies you know what that means. Long ride on the bike day! Today I went for a good ride with my friend Gabe through the routes of Colorado. Biking is a great sport, when your bike works! But for me, biking sucks because you constantly are fixing things, adjusting things, and not trusting things. I know what your thinking. Why don't you get a better bike, or bike fit, or just get the whole package. Well coming up on this Friday I will be getting a Bike fit, a birthday present from my dad at Colorado Multisport and I CAN'T WAIT!
But back to biking, aka cycling, aka suffer fest training. Oh my favorite term for the sport. Biking to me is all about who can suffer more. Is it you or the other guy? Are you content with saying "Oh, I am fine going 21.5 mph, he can do 22.2 mph, and we'll both get there around the same time." I know that when I am hurting on the bike, I know my bike partners are hurting too. And if they are not hurting, then I really get down on myself because I am not as fit as they are. And no one wants that!
It's like a game of chess. You move, he counters. He attacks, you defend. But unlike chess, cycling is also about drafting. It's a good thing Steve Prefontaine never cycled because he would have gone insane with people drafting off him. Drafting is fun, efficient, but in my world of Triathlon it is cheating. I agree, it makes you a better cyclist and its fun going fast while drafting behind some Cat II stud, but there is something wrong about it to me.
Finally, a word on drugs in sports and in life. Drugs make me sick! TO the athletes who use epo or steroids or whatever you speak of, YOU make me sick. You disgust me, and you should be ashamed. Winners should win with hard work, drive, and passion. If you can't win with these elements, then tip your cap to the winner. That's life, and maybe it's harsh. Don't tarnish something life human competition. You people are my heroes. To some, you are legends. You redefine what is humanly possible. Don't become an illusionist by taking drugs to help your performance.
But back to biking, aka cycling, aka suffer fest training. Oh my favorite term for the sport. Biking to me is all about who can suffer more. Is it you or the other guy? Are you content with saying "Oh, I am fine going 21.5 mph, he can do 22.2 mph, and we'll both get there around the same time." I know that when I am hurting on the bike, I know my bike partners are hurting too. And if they are not hurting, then I really get down on myself because I am not as fit as they are. And no one wants that!
It's like a game of chess. You move, he counters. He attacks, you defend. But unlike chess, cycling is also about drafting. It's a good thing Steve Prefontaine never cycled because he would have gone insane with people drafting off him. Drafting is fun, efficient, but in my world of Triathlon it is cheating. I agree, it makes you a better cyclist and its fun going fast while drafting behind some Cat II stud, but there is something wrong about it to me.
Finally, a word on drugs in sports and in life. Drugs make me sick! TO the athletes who use epo or steroids or whatever you speak of, YOU make me sick. You disgust me, and you should be ashamed. Winners should win with hard work, drive, and passion. If you can't win with these elements, then tip your cap to the winner. That's life, and maybe it's harsh. Don't tarnish something life human competition. You people are my heroes. To some, you are legends. You redefine what is humanly possible. Don't become an illusionist by taking drugs to help your performance.
Friday, June 22, 2007
A new beginning
This is a new beginning. My blog is named because I can. Tribic stands for Triathlon- Because I can. Why do I do the things I do. Some people will call me crazy, others will call me brother in arms. Why run? Why Bike? Why Swim? Why do anything in life that makes you step outside your comfort zone? Because I can. Because I choose to. I am a person in constant search for defining moments in life. Will I crumble, give up, and let go? Or will I find strength, tenacity, and peace? I do not know the answer to these questions, but I know I am willing to find out.
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