Tag Archives: Motivation

The Iceberg

October 26, 2010 | by Rusty
Posted in General Updates, Training
I’ve been reminded several times in different contexts lately that 90% of a iceberg is below the surface of the water.  Sometime’s its used to symbolize a threat (I work in security… so I hear this reference not infrequently), sometimes sheer size. From the constant reminders about my friend the iceberg, I’ve pondered the numerous ways

Spreading the Fire

September 27, 2010 | by Rusty
Posted in General Updates, Race Notes
I’ve mentioned before how it amazes me that people have been motivated by my pursuit of triathlon to give it a try themselves, and this past weekend I had the privilege of seeing two people close to me complete their first race! It was fun to be a spectator again for the second time… although

Full Disclosure

September 3, 2010 | by Rusty
Posted in General Updates
Well, the last couple weeks have been full of surprisingly honest blog entries for me, along with a few pleasant surprises and publicity I didn’t expect. I am starting to wonder if the less I train, the more of my personal life comes out in my blog.  Ok, I don’t really wonder that, but it

My motivational sunset

September 2, 2010 | by Rusty
Posted in General Updates, Training
I hit the road yesterday to get a few miles in the saddle after work.  Everything was perfect – the weather, my legs, and even my bike tires were magically already at 105 psi. The only problem it seemed was that I got a late start.  I stayed late at work (a wonderfully stressful day),

A million words.

August 24, 2010 | by Rusty
Posted in General Updates
I knew this day would come.  With some apprehension, I knew that to be true to my word and my dedication to helping others - I would have to post this.  So, here it is! A lot of you that I’ve spoken with that have been motivated by my blog for or are looking for motivation,