The Test of a Man...

There is something within us all that drives us to do something! You have your revolutionaries, politicians, adventurers, religious zealots, and many, many more. I'm a firm believer of pushing yourself in anything to the limits. You would be surprised what you can learn about yourself when you push yourself to limits you have never thought you would reach. Personally, I like to push my self physically from time to time. I do that every year going back to wrestling. I coach a high school team and I definitely feel my age, but whereas they have the endless energy I have the ever present skill set gained throughout the years. I never feel as if I'm getting older, more younger ;-) because my body just needs to be worked harder than in my younger years, but my mind is getting younger and stronger. The reason for this post is to just make known two main goals I have set for myself in recent weeks. One a short term goal (within 2 years) and the other a longer term goal (within 4 years). I enjoy running for a good cardiovascular workout. There is a amazing calm from a good run (sigh). So my short term goal is to participate in an upcoming New York City Marathon! Yes! 26 Miles straight! I'm going to sign up with the Runners Club and get right into it. My goal is to finish high; at least within 100. My long term goal is to qualify for the 2012 Olympics as a part of the USA Men's Freestyle Wrestling Team. Those are a just a few ways I have chosen to push myself physically and mentally.

Another goal is doing something that this isn't necessarily enjoyable; more frightening. I do not fear any man or thing, but fear is natural. We all fear something. I'm not afraid of skydiving, but that is pretty scary...I'm gonna do it sometime soon. When I do. I will paint a pretty picture of what it is like so you will either want to do the same or just know that it isn't for you :-D

It's always good to push yourself from time to time to learn more about yourself. Life is to short. Enjoy it. Right?