<em><strong>"Who's this jerk think he is?"</strong></em>

This "jerk" is a regular guy...an "Average Joe"...just like you.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>And that's the point.</strong></span>

What's the difference between me and you? Maybe its that I lost 130 lbs. Maybe it's that I've finished at least 5 marathons. Or a 50 mile ultramarathon. Or a <em>100 mile ultramarathon</em>. Maybe it's that <em>I started &amp; stuck to a fitness routine</em><em>.</em> <em><strong>Maybe its nothing.</strong></em>

<em><strong>I'm. nobody. special.</strong></em><em> </em>

I'm just a guy that hit a breaking point and finally did something about his situation. Changed what I had, until that point, viewed as my permanent reality. I <em>took control</em> and made a change. <strong>A big change.</strong> One that has reshaped my whole life and world view.

<strong>It wasn't easy.</strong>

There were countless times I wanted to quit. Give up. It would've been so much easier to just...<em>not</em>. It still IS easier.

<strong>It's a constant struggle.</strong>

And I know I'm not the only one who fights that battle. <strong>So here I am - </strong>sharing my story - both the struggles AND successes...to show you...

<strong>If <em>I </em>can do it...<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>anyone can.</em></span></strong>

130 pounds lost? 100 mile ultramarathon finish? <em>I'm just getting warmed up.</em>

<strong>So...THIS is "fitness"...</strong>