The Tank

Funny how the things closest to us we take for granted.

Timpangos Cave is roughly a 30 minute drive from my house.

Yes because it’s so close I never even considered going.

This year I’ve been trying to take advantage of the cool things we have that are close to home.

Definitely worth it if you haven’t been.

The hike I’d say is moderate roughly 1.5 miles to the cave but the trail is paved.

It is a fairly steep trail and we did witness multiple people that couldn’t make it.

You don’t need any intense training but make sure you can walk uphill for that distance.

Get out and go see it for yourself.



The pictures definitely don’t do it justice!

Another year around the sun!

In better shape than I was last year!

It’s because of the habits I’ve built!

Leaning into the suck, running, hiking, lifting especially during the times you don’t want to.

That’s how you build a solid foundation!

I used to tell myself that this wasn’t possible.

I couldn’t get jacked and run up mountains at the same time.

I realized it was just a story I had made up in my head.

Why?

To avoid the hard stuff, I knew pushing myself with running was going to be hard, running out of breathe, feeling like you’re going to die!

But the funny thing is, I didn’t die, I only got stronger for the next time!

Once you realize your excuses are stories that you’ve made up to avoid doing the hard s**t is when things will start changing for you!

Cheers to another year! 🍻

You want them to do something?

Start by being the example.

Let me explain.

The last few years I’ve really made hiking a priority for my health and fitness.

I’d go on amazing hikes then come home and show my kids cool pictures of the places I was able to explore.

I would always think how cool it would be to take my kids but when I’d ask they’d say no for whatever reason.

Well this morning, that was different.

I told them I was going hiking and two of them were literally fighting to come with me!

So I ended up taking my 3 oldest and it was an absolute blast!

I didn’t do it as fast as I could but just the fact that they were there experiencing it with me was what I wanted!

They did an awesome job as well! Got to see some gorgeous views of the city while also pushing g ourselves physically!

Want your kids to do something? Start by being the example yourself!

One of the biggest contributors to creating my quad separation has been running down mountains!

Nothing will burn your quads more than running downhill for miles on end.

It’s hard, doesn’t feel pleasant but the results are worth it!

These last couple of months have been extremely difficult!

Work has been more time consuming than I ever imagined!

Feeling guilt about not being with the family because I’m called in so often.

However, I know it’s only temporary and that things are growing in the right direction!

It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you are right in the middle of your s**t.

But know it’s there, and that taking the small steps daily will payoff in the end!

We may not have a ton of time but making the most of what we do have is what counts!