Monday, June 29, 2009

Provo Triathlon '09

"Love the game. Love the game for the pure joy of accomplishment. Love the game for everything it can teach you about yourself. Love the game for the feeling of belonging to a group endeavoring to do its best. Love the game for being involved in a team whose members can't wait to see you do your best. Love the game for the challenge of working harder than you ever have at something and then harder than that. Love the game because it takes all team members to give it life. Love the game because at its best, the game tradition will include your contributions. Love the game because you belong to a long line of fine athletes who have loved it. It is now your legacy. Love the game so much that you will pass on your love of the game to another athlete who has seen your dedication, your work, your challenges, your triumphs... and then that athlete will, because of you, love the game." ---Unknown

On June 20th, I competed in the Provo Triathlon and was able to beat by previous year’s time by 7 minutes. Below are some pics of the big event.






Monday, June 22, 2009

Timpanogas Caves

I know, I know...all of you avid readers of the Russell Ranch blog have been patiently waiting for another blog. Well, here you go. With an 18 month old son in arms and a 7.5 month pregnant wife by my side, the hike to the Timpanogas Caves was conquered. Below are the adventurous pictures.







He made it about half way down the trail before falling asleep.