Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. Sunday, July 29, 2007. I think its easier to remember and the name seems a lot less pretentious. Friday, July 27, 2007.

A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong. Tuesday, October 4, 2011. 734! Am having a blast with this food drive. They hug for real not just a lean in and tap on the back hug. Two interesting things in this picture - do you see them? Some t.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010. Well got in the pool for the first time in a couple of months. Yeah, it has been a while. My arms feel like lead weights. I really felt the burn. Put in about a mile or so and it took some effort. Then swim again on Friday. Steph and I then race with two of our friends at the Van Metre five miler. Monday, March 01, 2010. Today is my first day of Ironman training.

Griz on the road to Ironman. Wednesday, September 16, 2009. I barely slept, but managed to get about 2-3 hours of sleep, got up and took a shower. Lots of nervous pacing and walking. I forgot to pack a towel. So many details to this race. Volunteers were wonderful and very supportive and helpful. I wore my tri-shorts, and the elastic rubbed into my skin. I would wear running shorts next time.

The journey of a thousand leagues begins from beneath your feet. Thursday, March 27, 2014. Nothing as powerful as imagination. I mean, right there and then - I could have done two more loops, maybe.

Friday, September 05, 2008. 612T-8 hours and 30 minutes for take off. Thursday, September 04, 2008. Everything falling in to place. Tuesday, September 02, 2008.