Comeback 2.0

Well, I'm not exactly sure this is version "2.0", as I've quit and come back a couple different times. Some good friends and my wife have told me to start using this blog again, and I'm not entirely sure why. My last post is still very accurate minus the "retired" part. It's very, VERY hard to be a pro triathlete right now, and that's not even talking about the training and racing. I don't really want to get into all of that at the moment though. Just read the last post and you'll know why. As far as life right now...I'm happy. For the first time in a long time, I'm happy. I currently live in Loveland, CO with my wife, Theresa, and out two daughters, Aspen (3.5 years old) and Rhys (15 months old). We moved here in April for Theresa's job at Front Range Laboratories where she is a Microbiologist. I am currently working part-time selling shoes at Dick's Sporting Goods although my last day is coming up on August 28 We, and by "we" I mean my family and I, have decided that it's time to try to be a Pro. I have no idea how I'm going to make money and my results this year of two races have been just ok. I promised Theresa that if I can't land a sponsor (or several) that will pay enough to keep going by the end of 2014, then I will finally give it up. Yes, I know, we've all heard that before, but this time is different. We are collectively going for it and I will see by then if I have what it takes to make it as a professional. As of right now I am VERY proud to represent three companies who have always shown support no matter what I have gone through in the past. First, Jack and Adam's Bicycles have supported me through thick and thin. Even though they are located in Austin, TX (where I once lived and still consider my home town) they still back me and help me when ever I need. By far, the single greatest bike shop I have EVER been to. Also, CrossFit Fort Worth with the backing of Riata Therapy Specialists have been doing my strength and conditioning training for about a year! Darin Deaton is the owner of both and my sister Shannon, along with her husband Reed Kellum, manages the CrossFit Fort Worth West box. These are some of the most professional people I have ever come into contact with and there is NOBODY that I would rather have in my corner than these guys. They know how to make the body fit and strong, no question! On a quick side note, they (Darin, Reed, and my beautiful sister Shannon) are extremely fit in their own right. Shannon just won her CrossFit competition in Fort Worth and is a threat for the games next year...watch out!! I am hoping to add more sponsors obviously, but I think it important to note that these first two are LIFE-LONG relationships that I will always be a part of whether I am a pro triathlete or simply a weekend warrior trying to place in my age-group. Well, that's it for now. I'll be mainly posting workouts and race recaps from now on. Tomorrow I'll tell you about my two races so far this season...Loveland Lake to Lake (good) and Boulder 70.3 (bad). Hasta! -Yorek