Respect for our fire fighters

Fight for Air this year was the best one yet. I was greeted Saturday morning by the fabulous, Lina, and she was just the person I needed to see when I walked up to Frost Bank. My drive to the race was a bit emotional. Reflecting on the death of my Poppie only 2 months ago and the recent lung cancer diagnosis of my Mima made this event hit very close to home. Life is short and you never know when today is the last time you will see someone you dearly love. A few tears later and I was ready to go.

I suited up in full on fire gear--- boots, pants, jacket, and a 30lb tank. All together everything weighed an additional 55lbs. I voted to not wear the helmet. The biggest difference with the fire gear on was the heat. WOW. It was hot. I have a new found respect for firemen. I was only wearing the gear and not carrying a water hose or a person over my shoulder and running into a burning building---that's next level. Richard, Jeff, and Larry who train with Coach Travis at RedBlack Gym were great! They helped me get suited up and hooked me up with the gear.

I finished the race in 8:02. Only 3:30 slower than last year but with completely different elements. I was super pleased with my time and received a ton of high fives when I finished.  Check out pictures from the race on Saturday HERE.

Race to the top

Join me and the Relentless Boot Camp team at the 2011 Fight for Air Climb. I competed last year and had a blast! This year Relentless Boot Camp will lead the warm-up prior to the race and gear everyone up for a fast and furious sprint to the top. I am going for 4:20 this year-- 30 seconds off my time.

Who's in? Fight for Air with me by racing to the top of Frost Bank Tower or donating HERE.

3, 2, 1 GO!

Fight for Air

Partner in CrimeBFF! Me: 4:50. Whit: 5:32. 672 steps. 31st floor of the Frost Bank building and the future site of our birthday party next year!

CrossFit Climbers

This morning myself and a group of clients at CrossFit Central teamed up and competed in the Fight for Air Climb. We were Team CrossFit Climbers. This was my first stair climb race, and it went really well. Nothing like 700 steps and a good booty workout to get my morning going. I know I say it time and time again, but CrossFit definitely prepares you for all kinds of athletic events.

I got 3rd overall and 2nd place in my age group (age 20-29)---I'm assuming some young 21-year old beat me. Lol! Jess got 1st in her age group and our entire team kicked some butt. CrossFit Climbers came in 2nd place overall.

Our team was lined up behind firemen in full uniform with some wearing oxygen masks. This is my second athletic event this year that I competed in for a bigger cause than just me. When I take me out of the picture and remember why I am competing, it makes the event that much more enjoyable and humbling. I am blessed with healthy lungs and legs--all the more reason for me to race for a good cause. The end result was was awesome too! A total of $100,000 raised for Lung Cancer and a top finish.