Author: Adam

2012

Tri for Les: IronmanAZ is officially on!

“…one of the most important things in life is showing up. I’m blown away by your ability to show up…” — Conor O’Neill (played by Keanu Reeves in the 2001 movie Hard Ball)

I never saw the movie Hard Ball, but Keanu’s trademark, melodramatic delivery of this line made me laugh when I saw the trailer back in 2001. Classic Keanu: cheesy, simple and sensationalized.

No, it’s not his best work, but the quote stuck with me over the years.

Despite (or maybe thanks to) its Keanu-ness, it’s become a funny little motivator that pops into my head from time to time.

After all, it’s true: taking the first step and showing up on Day 1 is such a pivotal part of conquering a challenge.

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2012

Thank you card: Lavaman

One of the first things you’re taught in life is to say, “Please” and “Thank You.” But as you get older, I think you realize that those words can carry various weight and convey a range of meanings.

And sometimes, just saying “Please” and “Thank You” isn’t enough. You need to show it.

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2012

Lavaman: 2:44:09

It’s tough not to get nervous and panic a bit when you’re crammed in the water, among hundreds of other triathletes, waiting anxiously for the gunshot to start the race.

The challenge ahead appeared so daunting. And considering the months of training; the late nights and early mornings; and all the people who helped me get to that point, the pressure to perform quickly built up.

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2012

Vitals the day before

I’m on the patio, listening to the birds, gazing at the Pacific Ocean through a thin layer of rustling palm trees. The race starts in less than 12 hours and at this moment I’m feeling calm, confident and incredibly lucky to be here, doing what I’m doing.

The island has been kind thus far.

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2012

3TV: Triathlete sells ad space on his body for a good cause

Post author By Adam
Post date March 28, 2012
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A huge THANK YOU to Jim Brewer, Executive Director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, for setting up this coverage and Carey Pena and everyone else at Channel 3 for the excellent exposure.

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