Vineman 70.3 HALF WAY!

Friday 16, 1210

I threw the mattress and the bike in the back of the Highlander and headed out not 100% sure where I would be crashing this weekend. It was an 800 mile drive to the race in Northern California. I was excited for this weekends race for 2 reason;

1 - This marks the half way point of my journey in 2010 (still feeling fresh as a daisy)

2 - This was the home course of my very first Ironman in 2008 (hoping for some good energy)

I am a champ behind the wheel and plowed through this drive lik

e it was nothing. I enjoy solo travel in the car as it gives me great time to think and reflect on many things. I was able to think of things that I am grateful for and the reasons I am doing this project. I have listed just a few things I am blessed to have in my life at this time;

- My wife Sunny and my 5 amazing kids

- Water - kind of the whole purpose of this journey..

- My health

- My support system and sponsors

- The opportunity to even try this craziness

- My mom and dad for always believing in me and allowing me to do my thing even though it drives my dad nuts at times

- In Our Own Quiet Way for facilitating the work in Africa. Just look at the difference a dam makes.... you gotta love it!

I could go on but I will stop here.....

I arrived in Cali around 9pm. Just a few hours earlier I was texting back and forth with Roy from Ellsworth and he explained to me that I could crash in his hotel room. A text message sent from heaven. A quick unpack and off to bed. Expo and check in tomorrow~