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the AlaskaMan

26 August 201826 August 2018 ~ greendoorproject

WHAT BEGAN AS A SIMPLE IDEA TURNED OUT TO BE AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY! Once again I found myself at this place of saying yes to a crazy idea, technically my wife’s idea.  One that involved long hours, lots of sweating, pushing the limits, thinking outside the box and what do you know, the ALASKAMAN.  This … Continue reading the AlaskaMan

the first marathon

14 July 201815 July 2018 ~ greendoorproject ~ Leave a comment

One week from today, at the break of dawn the huzband will toe the water's edge of Resurrection Bay, awaiting the mark that tells him it is time to swim to the start of the ALASKAMAN Extreme Triathlon.  What will follow in the next three, six, ten, up to eighteen hours, will most assuredly challenge … Continue reading the first marathon

flexibility

12 June 201523 September 2017 ~ greendoorproject ~ 1 Comment

it all started with walking at an indoor track Tomorrow I am competing in my second sprint triathlon, the Why Not Tri.  I am thankful to have a friend that signed up along with me.  She helps keep me accountable (translate: someone I can moan and groan to about the training).  I wrote the following … Continue reading flexibility

Ironman Lake Placid

29 July 201421 April 2018 ~ greendoorproject ~ 2 Comments

To read the first part of the huzband's Ironman journey, check it out here. All photos from this post are from the official Ironman Lake Placid event. ********************* Coming out on my bike, I was able to see my girl around the first corner out of the transition area.  You have no idea what it means to … Continue reading Ironman Lake Placid

the going gets tough

28 July 201421 April 2018 ~ greendoorproject ~ 3 Comments

One year ago today, the huzband competed in his very first Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, New York.  We still talk about it, well, because it's a huge accomplishment.  One that took time and a deep dedication!  One that I am extremely proud of him for.  I bugged him for months to write his thoughts down for a … Continue reading the going gets tough

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