9/15/2011

Hello All,

Had a phenomenal talk with friend and fellow #themovement athlete Ian Cronin (@ian_cronin).  He was telling me to get back on here and just hash out all the things that are going on.  So here is another installment and what is new in my exciting world.

I was recently inducted into the St. Ignatius High School Hall of Fame.  This is an honor that is truly humbling for myself and my family.  There is a link to the induction video on my Facebook page but HERE is another link. I thank everyone who was there for the support and those who helped me along the way.

After the induction there was a light that turned on and I have been crazy focused these past days.  Of course there are ups and downs, but I am super excited to get back on that track and leave everything in the past.  I know there are more chapters to write.  I have been tackling with one issue and that is I became a "runner".  What I mean by that is I find myself complaining about situations that are not ideal and asking questions like "Where will I do this?" and "Well what about training inside?"  The old me would have laughed.  I grew up here in Northeast Ohio and was very successful going out and just doing what I had to. Ian helped me realize that. It's time to go Spartan and grassroots.  I do not need to have this mental crutch.  Time to toughen up and get out there and be the "man" I was before.

As always it is all of you that make me and I thank you all for the kind words of support.  It will be another long and tough road, but a fun one.  We have many victories to celebrate! Godspeed and God bless.

Follow all of my #themovement family: @justingatlin @tiannamadison @jebreh800man @ian_cronin @omfgchoctaco and the companies that have been so nice to me @connection_X @genucan

CHEERS!

8/30/12

Hello All,

It's been awhile and I am back writing with new focus and life. I have had the great fortune to speak with many great people. They have really opened my eyes to a lot and I am eager to push forward. I know I have tried "comebacks" in the past, but have not felt the way I do now. The love and support has been overwhelming. I am going to be doing a long base period, but will have updates on here as well as on my running logs and on twitter. Follow me @slydawg1853.

Also want to show love to some people that have my back. Follow them as well because this is #themovement: Tianna Madison (@tiannamadison), Justin Gatlin (@justingatlin), Jebreh Harris (@jebreh800man), AJ Acosta (@omfgchocotaco), Ian Cronin (@ian_cronin), and some other like Crossfit CLE (@cfcle), Generation UCAN (@genucan) and my boys at CnXn Apparel (connection_x)

Thank you all for the love and there will be more. #dublife #themovement