Desperately trying to keep my back flat... please don't rat on a triathletes lifting technique all y'all bodybuilders. Getting a jumpstart on the week with a solid 3.5 hour training day. Decided to try rowing for a bit today... was able to knock out 10,000 meter in just under 39:00... So I guess that's my message for today. Try something new. Take a step outside your comfort zone. #MotivationalMay #DayTwentyTwo #TrySomethingNew .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

You may be stronger than me. You may be faster than me. You may have more talent than me. You may be smarter than me. You be more educated than I. But I promise you... you will not outwork me. You smile in awe at the pond of sweat I leave in the gym, not knowing that I'm about to go create another trail of sweat. Because, at the end of the day, it's not the person with the greatest potential that wins, or the person with the most talent that wins.. it's the person with the greatest perseverance that wins. That one who is always willing to come back again and again. Ultimately, it's a battle of the mind. We are all limitless. We all have potential that we haven't even begun to tap. But it's up to us to overcome our fears and truly take life by the horns. It starts with work, it continues with perseverance, and it ends by becoming fearless. Because once you become fearless... life becomes limitless. .. #MotivationalMay #Limitless #DaySeventeen .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

Holy sh$&. There are some days you just don't have it.. today was one for me. But I guess that's where character is tested. As cliche as it is, when things get tough, you need to be tougher. I guess it was easy for me as I looked down at my shirt 😏 After a highly anaerobic crossfit workout, I pushed through 10 awful miles. But the work wasn't finished. I still had 20 more on the bike. And I pushed through. It's all in my head.. I know I can do it! I've done much harder things before. So I needed to buckle down and get it done. And I did. Tomorrow is another day. And I can't wait to attack it. But never forget today's theme: character. Because it's how you react when you're in pain that will truly define you in the long run. Don't give up. Don't give in. #Character #MotivationalMay #DayEight .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire

Slowly, but surely... I struggled through my run today. Provided, it was after a good amount of squats.. but I still struggled. Because I think all too often, we give up because we think things should be better than they are. And the struggle is too overwhelming. A vision is absolutely necessary, but it's just a dream if you don't take some sort of action to make it happen right away. The most important thing I think one can do is fall in love with the process, because that's where you're spending most of your time. Winning and success lasts for 30 seconds, but it's who you become during that process that you live with day in and day out. Trust the process. And take a minute to admire where you are. .. #DayFifteen #MotivationalMay #TheProcess .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

This is a little letter to myself today... Sometimes life is going to nip at your feet. It will annoy the crap out of you until you are standing in a pool of your own blood. In that instance, just learn to enjoy the pain. Enjoy the struggle. Because sometimes there is nothing better than getting done with a 20 mile run to find your shoes soaked with blood. As odd as it is, it's fulfilling. The more pain you endure the stronger you grow as a person. So here's my advice to myself.. love the pain and dance in the rain. Because struggles will always be there. Stop letting them control you and learn to take control of your own life. #DayTwelve #MotivationalMay #Struggle .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire

Every morning when you wake up you have a conscious decision to make... there is an infinite amount of information being thrown about throughout the world. But you control how you see things... .. There is an old Cherokee legend that I've come to love. An old grandfather is telling his grandson about life. He tells him that within every individual there is a fight going on between two wolves. One wolf manifests itself in negative energy... fear, sorrow, inferiority.. the other manifests itself in positive energy... faith, love, compassion.. .. So the grandson sits back and asks his grandfather "which one wins?" The grandfather replies - "whichever one you feed." .. Everyday we need to guard our mind from the thoughts and energy that manifests itself in negative energy. Because we are a consequence of what we think and believe. .. #GuardYourMind #MotivationalMay #daytwenty .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

Probably my favorite shirt that I own. We all fall down in life guys, all that matter is getting back up. If there is anything I have learned in my brief time on this earth its that change is constant and mistakes are inevitable. For so long, I've tried to completely change myself in order to stop making mistakes. But that's just not possible. The only thing you can do is sincerely try your best and get back up every time you fall down. Don't strive for perfection. Strive for persistence. Because your self esteem is going to take a huge hit if you continue to expect perfection out of yourself... I will always persist until I succeed. .. PS. This shirt was a light gray when I started my workout... 40 miles later... 💦 .. #DayThirteen #MotivationalMay #persistence #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

This week is fully inspired by @katrintanja when she said "champions don't have balance. And the reason they are so successful at what they do is because they focus all of their time and energy on it." Normal people will call this obsession. But it takes a whole new level of dedication to get to a whole new level of life. And if you love what you're doing, it's perfectly healthy. Another solid training week in the books 👌 21 hours total. 60 miles 🏃 130 🚴 6 CrossFit workouts (And ps. I didn't even realize the glasses were on my head until after 😎) .. #DayTwentyEight #Obsessed #MotivationalMay 📷 @claire.m.k_ .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #cycle #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

What a solid week. 5 crossfit WODs. 55 miles running. 120 miles biking. 1000 air squats/ push-ups /sit-ups. And there is nothing better than capping it off with a couple 3 mile runs with your dad 👌 Next week is a solid increase. Time to keep shredding the pounds and increasing strength. Every moment is too precious to cut corners. This moment is all we have, so we might as well give our all. You owe it to yourself. .. #MotivationalMay #YouOweYou #DayTwentyOne .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

We have 168 hours every week. Spend it wisely... So far, I've poured 50 hours into work, 17 hours into training, and now I'm looking forward to a great weekend with my family. There is nothing like running and spending time with them at the same time... Be cautious, because you don't know how much time you have left. Do what you love. .. #DayTwentySix #Time #MotivationalMay .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

Grinding can only take you so far. Sometimes the best thing you can do is not to care at all. It's definitely not the end-all-be-all, but it's definitely a different approach to motivation that your typical "shoot for the moon" response. So here's my little tip for the day... stop trying so damn hard and let life pull you along. You cannot push a boulder up a mountain, sometimes you just have to let it tumble down the hill and there's nothing you can do about it. But you can still enjoy the ride. .. #AlwaysLimitless #MotivationalMay #DayEleven #StopTrying .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire

Today I ran 16.5 miles. Biked 25. And had a solid crossfit workout. About 4.5 hours in total. .. So what do I do with the rest of my time? Make the world a better place. In my own way. I absolutely love my company @baswaacousticna. I never thought I'd be selling acoustical plaster, but it's funny how life works out. Chase opportunity. It's amazing what happens. .. The point is to find the meaning in your work. When it's purpose driven, you always seem to do better and feel better. Not many people are going to say that acoustical plaster makes the world a better place, but in my eyes, it does. And that's all that really matters. Find the meaning in your work. Have purpose. .. #DayFive #MotivationalMay #Purpose #CincoDeMayo

Keep pushing. Keep pressing. Keep talking to people. Keep networking. The harder you work and the more connections you make, the luckier you get. Not just in one area, but in all areas of your life. .. The people who are the most successful succeed because of a single moment that they were ready to confront due to thousands of hours of work. Serendipity is a beautiful thing. It's the moment when stars align and everything seems perfect. But you will not succeed in that moment without, first, putting in the ten thousand hours necessary to be prepared. .. Always look for opportunity. .. #MotivationalMay #DayTen #Serendipity .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire

The grind never ends. So learn to love it. .. #DayTwentyFour #Grind #MotivationalMay .. #sales #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

Moving day! About ready to move my new house. Can't forget the treadmill 😆Transition is a beautiful thing. Also, you can't forget to take some time to honor our veterans. Make your life about something. Those who died did so for the ultimate purpose... .. #MotivationalMay #DayTwentyNine #Transition .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #cycle #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

10 rounds for time: - 1 mile run (5:45 pace) - 16 walking lunges w/ 55 lb dumbbell (R) - 20 pull-ups (switched to ring rows halfway) - 40 push-ups - 60 air-squats - 16 walking lunges w/ 55 lb dumbbell (L) .. Completed in 2:30:23 BY FAR the hardest workout I have ever completed... I don't normally post my workouts, but this one deserves a little respect... After feeling winded after a 4.5 hour training day yesterday, I decided to attack instead of lay off. I made it two rounds into this and honestly did not think I was going to finish... but there is a power in us that we can't even begin to fathom. We just need to have the courage to dig deep enough. .. #DayTwentyFive #DigDeep #MotivationalMay .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

Alright. So today, I was exhausted from a long week of workouts and work. I spent most of my day enjoying laziness, when I got a little notification saying my @lovethepain_official order had arrived. I think it's a daily battle we all face.. stay in bed? Or get up and attack? Instead of crashing early, I'm on the bike for 40 miles tonight followed by 5 or 6 miles of light jogging. Small steps. .. Therefore, today's message is all about momentum. Because it's the microscopic decision that will ultimately build us into the person we want to be. Habits. Standards. Values. These are what create our outcome. But you can create the wrong kind of momentum by living against your values. Never let someone else talk you into something that you don't believe in. It's a slippery slope. Stand firm, and gain momentum in all the right area of life. Suddenly, you'll find yourself flying without even trying. .. #DaySix #MotivationalMay #Momentum

There is a fine line between false pride and hubris. Sometimes you need to remind yourself, in quiet moments, how far you've come. Every time I look at the back of my car I'm reminded how capable I am. And that I can push so much more. Every obstacle you overcome is coupled with an amazing story to tell. Every failure you experience comes with a great learning experience. Take pride and admire yourself for what you have accomplished. Especially the one on the far right 😉 #MotivationalMay #DayTwentyThree #AdmireYourself #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

Someone will always be a critic. Bring them on. Your comfort zone is a scary place in the long run. It's only when you step outside that you truly realize who you really are. And sometimes that happens in the most unexpected ways... keep your eyes open. .. #MotivationalMay #DaySixteen #ComfortZone .. #run #running #triathlete #grind #crossfit #crossfitgames #fit #fitness #marathon #tgim #progress #nevergiveup #neverbackdown #neverquit #relentless #limitless #comeback #swim #bike #lovethepain #Ironman #ironmantri #motivation #inspiration #inspire #tattoo

Well guys, it's day two! And the grind continues. Today, I ran the first "easy" sub 7 minute mile run in a long while. It was 7 miles, but the wind was brutal. Followed it up with a solid crossfit workout and a 10 mile bike. Safe to say I'm back in stride (no pun intended). .. Patience is the key for me right now. I'm not going to sprint to the finish. It'll take some time. A lot of time. But I have my goals clearly set and I am pursuing them full throttle. I think this is one thing that I struggle with more than anything. I get frustrated with my lack of progress. We probably all do. And then our frustration leads to hopelessness. That's why it's always encouraging to have someone there to keep you sane. Thanks @joanna_elizzz !! We're gonna rock that impromptu half marathon on Sunday 💪 .. #Patience #DayTwo #MotivationalMay

This woman has not only given me life, but she has saved my life. She has literally shown me a glimpse of God's love with the unconditional care she displays. I was laying in bed this morning not wanting to move. But I heard my moms voice telling me to get my a$$ out of bed and go to church. So that's exactly what I did. Even though she's hundreds of miles away, she's probably the biggest influence in my life. She will always inspire me to get back up again. It's amazing the unconditional love that can truly exist not the world ❤️ #MotivationalMay #Unconditional #DayFourteen #MothersDay

I have to give amazing props to this guy. It took him 9 days to design and construct a beautiful patio at @rpmitalianchi in DC. It's amazing the people you meet and connect with when you simply open your mind. .. Keep having conversations. Take a genuine interest in people and work to make their life easier and better. You'll be amazed how things work out. #Connect #DayFour #MotivationalMay

Surprise trip from my dad down to DC! Just in time for us to watch the @cavs kick some a$$. Continuing on the theme from yesterday... Support is essential in life. With whatever you're chasing.. PS.. tell your parents you love them. .. #MotivationalMay #Support #DayNineteen

Okay, so not the most flattering picture in the world... but I'm down 10 pounds so far since I've turned it on. Capped the week with an 18.5 mile run and a 15 mile bike (yes, I was watching the @cavs and @indians the whole time). Making it a 55 mile week running and 100 mile week biking. .. Today, my focus was on consistency. So many of us want to magically get in shape, or get the sale, or get a degree without being willing to put in the work. And as it's been said, it's not the things you do once in awhile that create who you are, it's what you do consistently. (Thank you Aristotle). It's something that we all should live by. Day in, day out. Make a CONSCIOUS decision to lay the brick right in front of you, because one day you'll be staring up at a castle. .. #Consistency #DaySeven #MotivationalMay

I am now officially a homeowner. 🔑 🏡 Life is full of blessings. #Blessings #MotivationalMay #DayThirty

Energy is never lost. It's transferred. There has been so much negative energy running through me that I never thought I could shake. I honestly thought it would be the end of me. Maybe you've been there before or maybe you think I'm crazy. Regardless, it's a scientific fact that energy does not simply dissipate. .. Therefore, I've decided to take that negative energy and turn it into something positive. I'm channeling that hate, anger, and fear and turning it into love, compassion, and joy. It's a conscious decision. And it's a hard decision honestly.. but it's possible. And, at the end of the day, that's all that really matters. .. #DayThree #MotivationalMay #Energy

A few years ago I started a little month long spurt of motivation. This year, I'm going to do the same thing. Welcome to Motivational May. Everyday I'm going to focus on something new. It's amazing what happens when you truly focus on positive things for one month. Your mindset changes. But it's all about taking the first step. .. I'm proud of this picture. My professional career is really taking off and it's very exciting. There are always going to be hardships. There are always going to be blessings. It's all about what you choose to look for. Stop looking at yourself as worthless. Stop looking at yourself as a victim. .. Make the decision to step up and take control. Get ready for an awesome month. .. #TakeCharge #MotivationalMay #JustDecide #DayOne