Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Age Ain't Nuthin But a Numba!

Many of you know that's one of my mantras (and some of you know the funny story behind it). However, I just read a great story that supports this thought:

Flynt, 59, making comeback with Sul Ross State University

Updated: August 22, 2007, 12:24 PM ET
ALPINE, Texas -- Mike Flynt was drinking beer and swapping stories with some old football buddies a few months ago when he brought up the biggest regret of his life: Getting kicked off the college team before his senior year.
One of his pals asked why he didn't do something about it? So Flynt started a comeback -- at age 59.
Flynt has returned to Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, 37 years after he left -- and six years before he goes on Medicare. And, he's has made the roster of
the Division III Lobos and could be in action as soon as Sept. 1.
Flynt enrolled in graduate school so he can take advantage of his final semester of
Division III eligibility.
Flynt is giving new meaning to being a college senior. After all, he's a grandfather. He's eight years older than his coach and has two kids older than any of his teammates. His youngest child just started at the University of Tennessee.
Flynt's position is still being determined, but he used to play linebacker. Wherever he lines up, just getting into a game likely will make him the oldest player in college football history. Neither the NCAA or NAIA keeps such a statistic, but research hasn't turned up anyone older than mid-40s.
And with around 200 pounds on a 5-10 frame, about the only visible difference from his playing days is a shaved head. He's in tremendous shape for his age because he's made a living out of working out.
A longtime strength and conditioning coach at Nebraska, Oregon and Texas A&M, Flynt has spent the last several years selling the Powerbase training system he invented.
He recently taught it to some of the military's special operations forces, keeping up with them in their workouts.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press


All for now,
Lisa

Monday, August 13, 2007

Triathlon Triptych

Swim, bike, run. And all of it with a smile. God is good.

All for now,
Lisa

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

River Cities Triathlon

Well, against all good sense and judgement, I competed in a triathlon in Shreveport, LA last Sunday.

This was my training routine:

last open water swim: one year ago

last time on bike: MS150 in April

last run: one week ago in Kenya!



And not to mention I had to purchase new running shoes the Friday before the traithlon (I had left my running shoes in Kenya).

But alas, I finished the triathlon. I wasn't the first to finish, but I wasn't the last either.

Training, schmaining! ;-)


Truly, the best part of it all - and the part that made it well-worth it was to spend time with great folks - like my good friend, Tessy.

All for now,
Lisa

P.S. photos at left

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Two Years and Counting

I had another blog birthday. Can't believe it's two years of writing whatever is on my mind. Kinda fun. But kinda shows how little is on my mind. ;-)


All for now,
Lisa


Thursday, August 02, 2007

A Trip of a Lifetime

My church planned a mission trip to Kenya. This was part of the description: Beginning next summer (2007) we will develop our partnerships in Kenya with Kenya Baptist Theological College and in the region of Mukaa. This missionary journey to Kenya will be challenging and breathtaking. By challenging, we mean accommodations, cost, flight schedules, and ministry in Central Africa. By breathtaking, we mean an excursion of the end of the trip to Masai Mara National Reserve Park.

I knew I had to go! Matter of fact, I have just returned. And let me say God met us there!!! I wrote 18 pages in my journal. Needless to say, I can't write it all here. But alas, I took over 1000 photos. I'll be sharing them at left.

All for now,
Lisa