Heel and Crank Duathlon

Since I've started on this fitness adventure, one of my co-workers has been antagonizing me into pushing myself further and further. While that's not a bad thing, it tends to lead me into doing things like entering a Duathlon. So, several months ago I entered the Heel and Crank Duathlon, it's a 2.5 mile run, followed by a 10 mile bike, followed by another 2.5 mile run. It's not the easiest thing in the world to do. But I f*ing did it.

Getting the bike ready

Heading to the transition area

Great Bike Shop

Who Knows

So I headed out with my trusty wife at my side. Kelley really deserves a lot of credit for supporting me in all of this. She does a great job cheering me on and helping me do all of this. I really don't think I could do it without her. I got my bike set up and found a place on the racks in the transition area. If you've never experienced a multi-sport event like this, the transition area is where you go from running to biking and then from biking back to running. It can be hectic if you are competitive. If you are me however, the place is empty.

Getting ready to race

Off I go

Random picture

See how empty it is when I get done

Lone Wolf McQuaid

Heading out for the bike ride

I owned the bike ride

So the last 2.5 miles was tough. I fought a calf cramp that was really annoying. But I still finished in under 1:45:00, which was my goal. This was a great event and I'm excited to see how much improvement I make next year.

I love my kids!

My cheap bike ready to go

Whew

They support me!

Me, Steven, and Scott after the race

Heading for the finish

Heading out for the last run... of death

Im very tired

My First 5k Race

Several months ago I started on a new personal quest, to get in shape. In order to do that I took up running and set a goal of competing in a 5K race. Well, this weekend I completed that goal. I competed in the Chik-fil-A race series 5K race in Decatur. It was a well put on race. My co-worker and good friend Phil Roberts ran it with me. Steven was going to run it with us, but he got a bad case of the poops. Both Steven and Phil have been extremely supportive in my efforts to get in shape and I'm extremely thankful for both of their support.

Phil and I had a great time at the race!

Checking in

The Family is out for support

The kids even made signs!

Me and Kaden look tired.

Kaden had a blast on the blow ups

Zoom

My boy!

Those costumes have to be hot as h#@$

Kaden giving Dad moral support

The start line

Kaden, Greg, and Phil

The starting mass

I'm in there somewhere

We didn't win, obviously, but we did complete it in under 40 minutes. We  ran an average of 12:37 a mile which isn't bad for a couple of old dudes. We had a great time and I'm so happy I've set foot on this path. I feel a thousand times better than I used to and am able to do so many things that I couldn't do before, like run a 5K.

Nice look Phil

My great kids

Kaden waiting for Daddy

Crossing the finish line

Kaden and Melissa

Ain't she purty

Kaden cheering Daddy on

We did it

Next is the Heel and Crank Duathalon that is a 2.5 mile run, 10 mile bike, and then another 2.5 mile run. This just might kill me.

Hospitality tent? Why yes, I think I will..

Hey, look at all the 9 year olds that beat us!

My Kids

Race day

At The Beach

Well, we've been having a good time. We started off just hanging around the beach and pool, and eventually headed to the outlet stores where I bought a new watch and Kelley visited the Coach Store (of course).

The road

Great burger here the first night

The living room

 

Kadens first visit to the beach!

Howards are ready to go

Daddy helping Kaden

In the pool

Not Sure

Making sand castles that look like boobs

Chilling in the hot tub (I'm not picking my nose)

New toys

 

 

 

 

 

 

The waves were definately up

Relaxing on the balcony

Melissa has funny ass tan lines, that's tan lines on her ass.

Machine gun kid

Kelley went to Coach, imagine that.

We eventually went Deep Sea fishing on the Swoop II, a party boat. I've never been a huge fan of those but it wasn't bad. Melissa was the best fisher person catching the most and the biggest fish. She landed a large King Mackerel and several other fish. Chad landed a couple nice red snapper. I caught a few small fish and Kaden caught one before going to sleep. The motion of the ocean got to him and he didn't feel way.

Ready to fish

Setting Off

Inside the boat

Melissa fighting the Mackerel

Its a big one

Almost as big as she is

Fishing

Landing some fish

Heading back in

That's Adam, Melissa loves him

The boats haul for the day

We woke up today with rain and its supposed to do that all day long. So we will likely have to go shopping some more. We've had a good time so far and are not ready to leave tomorrow. Here are a few other pictures of random things we've done.

Margarita time

Hi

 

Family Hot Tub Picture?

Kelley is lazy

Boogie boarding

Its not working for me

Boob sand castle