Today was a bit of a reality check in reviewing body stats. After 6 months of health set backs, this past week I took an exciting step back onto a path I had begun before the disappointments forced a temporary timeout. As previously blogged, I want to compete in a 60+ amateur competition with the goal date being Oct 2011 in San Antonio. After 20 years of training and mentoring others in accomplishing physical and lifestyle goals, now with the blessing of my athletes, my wife and through the strength of god, I've decided to pursue this passion. I have a pat line I tell all my prosepctive athletes before contracting them as clients then hammer them constantly with, "Each day you give Great Effort is a day closer to Great Success. But success is like climbing a mountain, it takes steps to reach the peak AND you have to realize steps can be taken forward, backward, and sideways. In your heart, mind, and soul, you must decide the direction you wish to take." It's time in my life to practice what I preach.