Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.  Ecclesiastes 4:12

I write today happy, nervous, excited, apprehensive...... ready.  

I have times I can easily look back on and remember so vividly--- it's like I'm reliving them again at that moment.  Not always....But I do, and, I'm sure most of you can relate.  Sentences in the paragraph of what ever chapter in your life you sit-- bubble to the surface easier because of the way they have been  written.  Other times--- events, days, weeks, are lost. Used transitions spread to thin from one thought to the next. This week is not like that. 

This week I'll remember.

I'm proud to write about my new Sponsor and family RYU. As I pushed myself today on the treadmill I kept thinking....."OK. I work as if you are watching". This is a good thing. 

When Ian, my son, tells me about something that he did or did not do because-- "I heard your voice in my head Dad, I knew you would say this"- it makes me feel warm. "Some of it is sticking", I think to myself. Now when I weaken in training, falter with fatigue, quiver and grip discomfort, hurt.... and I see RYU on my arm, leg, pocket, hat, reflection or feel my heart.

I. Don't. Stop. Ever. This is RYU.

Talking with Rocky Bice, RYU Brand Ambassador I thought I'd feel weird. RYU has some top notch athletes and I want to make them proud.   I knew this relationship would be a cord, strong and ready to hold when we started talking about our families like biggest loser contestants talk about favorite foods. With hunger and passion. I rested easy on the phone as he expressed his love for his family and the desire to see them after long hours on the road. I knew I found the support and “family” I need to keep pushing. 

More on RYU is coming. I promise. But for now---

Thank you RYU for this chance to dirty your armor, wear it in battle, and defeat my doubt in it.  I will use it, sweat in it, bleed in it, cry in it, fight in it. I’ll bring water to the thirsty in it. I’ll wrap my fear in it. I will win in it.

I am RYU.