2006 is not yet 24 hours old and I’ve already had a great workout?  How about you?

My wife and I were chatting about all that has happened in the last 12 months at breakfast this morning when we realized how amazing our life has become.

No, it’s not perfect.  I still don’t get to the gym as much as I would like, and sometimes I work waaaaaay to many hours.  Still, I find myself thinking forward with an incredible feeling of purpose and excitment.  Life IS great… if that’s what you’re looking for.

There is still much to do… and that means I’ll be incredibly happy and excited for a long time to come.  And I’m so happy that YOU and the rest of my new family are a part of my life.

One of my new friends is Jason Womack.  We haven’t met in person but will this week since he’ll be visiting Orlando on business.  Jason is a professional speaker and fitness buff and at his request, we’re having dinner at Season’s 52 - where every meal is under 500 calories and incredible. 

With our meeting in mind, Jason sent me a blog entry that he thought you might benefit from.

10 Things I learned from competing in triathlon

As I look forward to wrapping up 2005, I drafted a list of the “things I know” (or, at least think I know!). Here are a few I have learned, that have made my life more exciting to experience over the past year…

1) I start by thinking I’ll exercise for 25 minutes...I often finish after a long 40 or 50 minutes.

2) I build in rest periods - I rest during workouts, during the week, and during each season.

3) I buy new equipment; gear is a huge motivator for me.

4) I’ll pay any coach for something I need; the experience they have to share is worth more than the money I give them.

5) I work out in groups - it’s just easier to have someone waiting for me at the meeting point.

6) I pick events that are 6-12 weeks out - it gives me something to look forward to, and a serious reason to train.

7) I track my workouts AND my progress.

8) I warm up prior to each workout. Mentally and physically, I stretch my mind and my body in preparation of the session to come.

9) I review the “rules” - I use magazines, current books, interviews with experts and anything else I can to find out how to maximize exercise, nutrition, fitness and the mental game.

10) I look at the horizon. There’s so much more than what’s just 6 or 8 feet ahead; and, I need the vision of the future to keep me engaged in the present.

What do you do? And, what have you learned?

You can find Jason’s blog at http://jasonwomack.com.