Fitness has always been a big part of my life, from riding bikes in my neighborhood, playing basketball & competing in Ironman distance triathlons.  Thanks to my parents who set a good example by getting into the running craze in the late 70's.  Why I pursue fitness:

• Makes me feel better

• Gives me a better outlook on life - a happier person

• Gives me more energy

• Makes me healthier

• Fitness events and challenges give me a goal to strive for... Making me more disciplined and committed to sticking to a workout plan...  Events give seasons of high focus and also recovery

• Working-out gives me satisfaction

• Makes me more productive with my time

• Fun to be outdoors or indoors moving and using body

• Competition with others and especially with self

• Hopefully motivate someone else to exercise

• Part of being well - Mind - Body - Spirit - finding a balance with these makes life better!

Completed the goal of finishing a full Ironman triathlon in each continent plus the two pole marathons.