Those were the good times

I look back on my life as of now, and see that sometimes I spent too much time riding. Sometimes I spent too much time with friends. Sometimes I spent too much time eating....more like most times. And as this year wraps up, I've been fortunate enough to have ensight to what has worked.

That picture was from 24 hour AR Nat's. Yeah we didn't win, but I was there, had a blast and learned a crap load more about more important stuff, like my brother, and how much my body can take.
I owe it to running.
Since I started running, I've not only not had to ride as much, but I've had more opportunities to race. Now I race Road, MTB, Duathlons, Triathlons, and Adventure races. The fittness gained from each sport seems to transfer to my other sports. So running helps me ride faster. And I only get to ride 2 times a week....thats it. Instead of 'training' those 2 times, I am out enjoying the bike, wanting to ride, going harder for periods of time, and getting the training in whilest not even knowing it.
Could I be faster on the bike...no doubt. I think I could probably turn pro.
Do I want to be faster....definitly.
But I'll tell you one thing, I've never had more balance of life, love, and family. Run on!