I’ve met a lot of incredible people through blogging. (hai, y’all!) We comment, tweet, email and exchange ideas and information. We learn from and encourage one another. It’s a fantastic community.
A few people though, have moved over to friends In Real Life. (IRL) We text, we talk, we makes trips across town or even across the country to see each other. We’ve developed very real friendships that I value immensely. These are My People. And I am so blessed to know y’all, every one of y’all.
One of the IRL bloggers I’ve known since almost the very beginning, has some exciting news and I’d like to share that with you. Cause I’m so stinkin’ excited too!
I don’t know who found who first, but I’ve been following his adventures up in Madison, WI since 2009, when he began training for his very first Ironman. Haven’t missed a post since. And why would I? He’s a fantastic writer and such an encouragement. His enthusiasm is contagious – he’s like a bright green and purple ray of sunshine, ha! You might remember him from Friday Faves or from when we met up with him and his adorable girlfriend, Dione, in Austin.
Dano, The Cyclist, TPG, Cute Dione
Dano. Triathlete, Runner, Writer, Musician, Man of Action. Although that barely scratches the surface. Noggin of green, heart of gold, it’s a lucky Pink Girl to have a friend like Dano to count on to give me perspective and maybe even a pep talk every now and then . I can’t tell you how many times the exact words of wisdom I needed suddenly appeared in my in-box or on my phone. Just like that. Boom, clarity. He’s a wise one, that Dan Tyler.
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And now, you too can have the insight of Dano at your fingertips because he’s just published his first book, Tri Therapy! A while back I had the honor of reading through his manuscript and I have to tell you, I read it through about three times. And then three times more over the next few months. Each time, gleaning a new nugget to carry with me. I don’t know how he does it, but he just sees things with a vision most don’t possess. But now YOU can. Because I’m mailing one copy of his new book, Tri Therapy, to one lucky reader.
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Now, this isn’t a gimmick. I bought this book with my own pink funds. I’ll mail I to you from my own pink post office. I just really want y’all to have the opportunity to read his incredible memoir! So, do me a solid (and yourself a huge favor) and head over to his blog to check the author. Then leave me a comment stating how walking/running/cycling/
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What are you waiting for???
So cool- I'dlove to read this! Hubby & I are probably going to do some tri's this summer =)
ReplyDeleteI used to consider running just exercise, but now I consider it self-care & me time!
Awesome for him! Running and yoga brings me clarity in my thoughts.... and with a teenager, I definitely need it! It's like therapy!
ReplyDeleteUsed to be hugely overweight. Lost weight started doing walk races, then run, eventually marathons and then last summer I started triathlons! Can hardly wait for this summer and would LOVE to read that book!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to the whole world of triathlon, so of course I am diving head first by training for a 70.3 first. At least I've done the smart thing and hired a coach to guide me.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I'm doing it, but in a life that I used to have "no time", I've suddenly found an additional 11-16 hours a week to train. To say its changed my life would be an understatement. I am doing things I could never have dreamed I was capable of. I see progress and growth and wonder how much more I have within me.
Before this, I was NEVER able to stick with any exercise program. Me and exercise just didn't mesh. I realize now, it was because my attempts were always focused in losing weight. And when that didn't happen instantaneously, I would get frustrated and give up. But this, training for this, never started as a weight loss attempt. Any weight loss is simply a by-product, and I don't know what it might be since I don't weigh myself. Now when I don't get the hang of something right away, I know that's what the repeated drills are for, and that I will get it. It's an amazing feeling.
Yay Dano! I've never tried a tri but running has given me peace and excitement at the same time. I feel challenged and confident and I push myself to do things I never dreamed possible. And I've "met" sweet friends like you!
ReplyDeleteLove the posts on his site! I love a lot about running, but I definitely value most the new friendships I have gained through the sport. That's ultimately what keeps me most devoted to the sport. I would miss my long-run buddies too much to stop.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done a tri yet, but it's on my list! Running, however, has completely transformed me physically and mentally. At 22 years old, on top of being overweight, I had blood pressure that was roughly 210/110 (which I think is nearing clinically dead - the look on the nurse's face was somewhat priceless when she took my blood pressure). Running has given me a new lease on life, and has also given me a lot more self-confidence (if I can run a 100-miler, then there's not much else that I can't do).
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this. Triathlons have taught me so much and strengthened my body and mind. I never expected to be a triathlete, and now I am completely addicted!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome book and an awesome guy!
ReplyDeleteI like books!
ReplyDeleteI have ADHD and I have found that running has helped me be more organized and focused in my everyday life. The goal setting of big races and the time commitment for training has made me more aware of how I am spending my time.