Oh boy, this was been a long week from hell, still recouping from Effingham, IL. I have been sore and tight with no down time. The past few days I have had to slow down my run and bike. On the bike I keep my legs spinning in low gears and coast the down hills. The run is a run walk type of situation or a very slow jog. I walk the up hills and jog the down hills. I continue to drink plenty of water and stretch after each run. I have found that I enjoy yoga, which is great for those really sore muscles. I also drink plenty of chocolate milk for the protein and carbohydrates.

Milk is a very good energy drink and after work-out drink to help with the recovering process of sore muscles. It is a great source for Calcium, vitamin D and protein. For endurance athletes if you drink whole milk it offers a source of fat that your body may not otherwise get.

Today I was tired. After 29 triathlons I think everything came to a head. This was my second half Ironman distance and I had to do everything I could to survive the course.

The swim started out easy and the bike began okay. However, when we got to the back side of the course the winds were 20 miles per hour and constant. The hills were steep. My legs were heavy and tired. I could not maintain my pace. I felt like I was working both the up hills and the down hills. The rest of the field kept passing me like I was standing still. When I finally go back to the transition area I never felt so happing to be off that bike as I was at that moment. I also must did not make it. My legs just said no more. My speed at this time was 7mph.

I started the run with tight muscles mostly hamstrings and lower back muscles. Once I started to run I began to loosen up and get comfortable with the run. The course was a nice flat and fast running course, with some gently rolling hills. I kept up a nice pace of about 9 minute miles. Still feeling tired I was able to keep a positive attitude.

It did rain during the run however; the weather was not too hot. I actually enjoyed feeling the rain, it was rejuvenating. Once the rain stopped you could see the steam form off the road.

Eight miles into the run my legs stopped. I could hardly take another step. I could feel all my muscles tighten up. My groin was hurting and so was my right hip (psoas muscle). My walk was slow and I had to keep my mind positive in order to keep moving forward. I began to sing to myself ‘Eye of the Tiger.’ I encouraged other athletes to keep up the good work.

This happened to be my worst race for the tour. I hope the rest of the tour doesn’t end up this way.

This will be a day to remember for a life time. Up until this period I have met so many people that have gave me really good compliments in regards to my efforts. However, on this day I met individuals that were touched by efforts. Survivors of sexual abuse. One survivor is Carrie; I have dedicated this race to her.

I do want to share a story from a 24 year old that I met at the race. Shortly, after being introduced to the crowd for my efforts. I began to walk back to my car for last minute preparations. This young woman walks up to me and congratulates me on my attempt. She was very happy to see someone take an interest in physically abused children. I never thought much of this and continued on my way. After the race I walk over to get some food and water. I sat on the grass to stretch and relax. Again this person walks over to me. Please understand I’m sitting alone somewhat away from other individuals. She begins to tell me her story. Before she finishes I walk her towards my car for some privacy. What she had to say was powerful.

This young woman was sexually abused repeatedly over the course of two years by her then step father. She reported the incidents to her mother, who did not believe her story. The police were involved and the father was taken away. An investigation followed. Charges were brought. The step father was tried and found guilty. Currently, the father is serving time.

You would think this was the end of the story but it gets worse. The young lady (name I will not disclose) tells me that she had to move in with her paternal grandmother because her own mother has disowned her. The biological father died due to a car crash. Her siblings also will not speak to her. They blame her for the situation. This has been going on for several years. To this date she has nightmares and suicidal thoughts. During the story she broke into tears. I was a little uncomfortable because I did not know what to do for this person. She clearly was in need of some help. The only thing I could do was give her a hug, tell her it was not her fault and talk to her about getting counseling. After that I was speechless and had this person in my thoughts the rest of the weekend.

Good luck to this person and keep hope alive, we do care!

As for the race Team Magic did an awesome job. The swim was at an outdoor pool with very mild water temperature. The bike ride was an out and back course with few hills. The road was smooth and fast. Part of the course happened to be on the highway. The run was a 3 mile course through the surrounding neighborhood. The best part was the volunteers, very helpful and great cheerleaders. The course was fast and fun the way I like it. The weather was mild not too hot. This is a must do race for those of you looking for something fast.

I have met so many people on my tour that have been very excited about my cause. Everyone cares about children but do not understand what they can do to help the situation. I enjoy telling them about ‘The Child Center, Inc., that I sit on the board with and the great things that we have done in St. Charles County.

Because race directors announce me as Doctor many will inquire to what type of physician that I’m. Once they find out questions will fly regarding their own injuries. An injury that I have received so many questions is hamstring. This blog will talk about hamstring; hope it helps all you road runners.

Hamstring Strain
Written by: Dr. John Curtin

As an endurance coach, athlete and Chiropractic Physician I see more hamstring injuries than any other injury. More often than any this injury is a strain of the hamstring muscle. Interesting enough this is the most common injury in sports and one of the most debilitating, given the size of the muscle.

The hamstring muscle is made up of three muscles behind the thigh, Semimbranosus, Semitendinosus, and Biceps femoris. All three muscles span two joints, the hip and the knee. The likelihood of a hamstring strain is dramatically increased if the muscles are not sufficiently warmed up. Depending on the severity of the hamstring injury, like any other muscle strain is it classified in one of three categories, first, second, or third degree. It should also be noted that hamstring strains are very difficult to treat and rehabilitate, so diligence in caring for this injury is the utmost importance. It is essential not to return to sprinting activities to soon, as the injury has the potential to become a chronic recurrence.

Individuals that are most likely at risk are those engaged in sports that require explosive stop-start running motions and activities that place extreme stretching demands on the hamstring, such as gymnastics. Hamstring strains can also occur when the hamstring muscles are overstretched, like when running down hill.

So what can a Chiropractor do for a hamstring strain? You ask. As I previously stated the hamstring crosses two joints, the hip and knee. The Hamstring muscles originates on the iliac and attaches to the tibial bone. With sever hamstring injury I will generally see low back pain. This results from the tight hamstring muscle pulling on the iliac causing this bone to be pulled posterior and creating stress on the muscles that attach to the iliac crest and to the sacral iliac joint. This injury will most certainly create hip and knee pain causing one or both joints to be slightly out of place or subluxated, (less than a dislocation).

So what can be done? The first treatment that should be done is rest, ice, compress and elevate for forty-eight to seventy-two hours, use of a neoprene thigh sleeve upon return to activity. If the condition doesn’t get better or gets worse than the athlete should follow up with professional care. I strongly suggest the care of a Chiropractic Physician. Most likely the adjustment of the iliac and sacrum and possible knee will help expedite the healing process. Your chiropractor may also use other modalities to help manage the pain and make a recommendation to use a NSAID for the inflammation. After initial treatment phase the doctor will suggest rehabilitation exercises to help strengthen the muscle and to break down any scar tissue that will build-up.

I have had great success with treating Hamstring injuries and generally the athlete will experience less down time with chiropractic care then with the traditional medical approach.

Yesterday’s drive was long. Once I got to packet-pick up my legs were stiff, not sore. I received my packet and went directly to the race site hoping to camp out. The park ranger gave me such a horrible time I decided to find a hotel and stay there. Being a federal agent you would think that the park ranger would be more helpful. However, you almost thought I was camping in her front yard with loud music and a 6 pack of beer and trash the way she was talking to me. I even apologized but that was not enough.

The race was a sprint course, 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike and 4 mile run. I had a great swim and great bike ride except for my flat tire. I was so upset. I had a hard time with changing the tube and then I had a very difficult time with my CO2. Only five miles from the transition and I was already thinking I was going to have to run the rest of the bike plus the 4 mile run. I was determined to not have anything keep me from finishing.

Once on the run I felt comfortable except the runners beside me were telling me of a hill that everyone has to walk up. Not me I determined to run and make up some time.

This hill was a mountain and you had to climb up. The grade was very steep and if your are trying not to get hurt and finish 100 triathlons this is not the hill to be running up and looking good for the spectators. I walked.

Another great course. This is a must do course if you’re a road Triathlete. The spectators, race director and all the vendors were great. I enjoyed myself. The food was awesome. If you want to have a great time and make a weekend out for the triathlon this is the place to be.

Not looking for the drive home, wife already stated I had to mow the grass.

Several days ago I did the Copper Creek Triathlon in Pleasant Hill, IA. I forgot to mention how I did. Well the good news I was not hurting however the race was cancelled. We all huddled under tent before the race started due to foul weather. It was unrelenting. Severe thunderstorms with possible tornado, so the race director had to call the race. I was willing to ride in the rain but that wind was something else. While waiting word for cancellation I kept thinking to myself this is what defines a Triathlete. Crazy, and willing to put himself in the most unpredictable positions.

I later drove 5 hours to make it home so that I could get a triathlon in for the day. I made it home by 1 pm and did the Lake St. Louis Long course. My wife made me mowed the grass afterwards and I ended up having beer and going to bed. Yes, a beer is part of the training regiment. If you are and endurance athlete a beer helps calm the nerves and gets you to refocus when your sports psychologist is giving you a "honey do" list for the house.

Okay! It’s Monday, and you are probably saying "how is John feeling today?" Right! Well I feel great. I can do that race one more time. My legs do not hurt, I’m not tired and looking forward to the next 84 triathlons.

Now I know you are saying he is crazy. Well my wife is a psychologist and has certified it. Yes, I’m crazy. I’m feeling stronger, don’t know how long it will last but today I feel great. Sally Drake has done a great job training me for this project. Don’t get me wrong, I did have a hand with it but I can honestly say Sally has done a terrific job. Both Sally and I are on uncharted waters and will someday have to collaborate on a work-out book.

This was an exciting weekend. Saturday I did the Topeka Tinman and had several interviews about my project. Looking forward to seeing myself on the news talking about sexually abused children and getting the word out for support.

Again, I had to be somewhere after a triathlon in order to make it for packet pick-up. No race unless you make it the day before. This just makes the tour more challenging. Lawrence made the Ironman into a show. In downtown Lawrence they had the athlete plaza with all the vendors. I talk with someone about a trek and the salesperson was very interested in what I doing was said Trek may want to sponsor me. Sounds Good.

I did speak with the announcer at the plaza regarding have some announcement at the race. He was unimpressed and even walked away from me. He just said "P3, ok good luck."

Today is Wednesday, 4 days before my half Ironman in Lawrence, KS. I just completed the Olympic course in Lake St. Louis. My legs are feeling heavy and I’m wondering if I will be able to finish the Ironman. Shouldn’t have doubts however it is still early in the P3 tour and I’m feeling this way.

Next few days I will take it easy and try to stretch my muscles and get plenty of rest. I’ll keep doing a triathlon a day however I will slow my time  down in order for my legs to recuperate.

My next blog will be after the Ironman 70.3 so that all I have to think about is the race.

The drive was incredible! Five hours in the car and I thought I would be tight.  I actually felt like I didn't run this morning.  Well, here I am in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.  The race course looks impressive but I'm more interested in food and the hotel I have for the night.  I can't wait for my head to hit the pillow, after a hot shower.

The good news is that I took third in my age group for tne Norfolk, NE triathlon.   Wow! I was not expecting that!

Welcome to sunny Norfolk, NE. I made it. I arrived into town around 1 am this morning. I made no arrangements for a hotel room so I slept in the car until the race.

The race began indoors with a 500 meter swim. The pool felt great since I had no shower this morning. From here we ran to the bike transition for an 11 mile bike ride. I kept my pace a 19 miles an hour. Then the run went through the neighboring neighborhood for 2.2 miles I didn’t go all out but I did feel good and strong.

Afterwards we had a post race meal at Godfather’s pizza. The staff took real good care of the athletes and made sure we had plenty to eat. The awards took place here however, I had to eat and run. I had to hit the run for a 5 hour trip to Pleasant Hill, IA for my next triathlon. If I did not make it before 6 pm I would be unable to race. It was mandatory for race check-in and packet pick-up.

I have been asked why I have changed my schedule and not going to all the places that I have listed. The answer is the gas prices. I’m on a very limited budget and the price of gas is sky rocketing. Since most of my races have to be recreated Monday thru Friday, I decided I could recreate the race course in Missouri.

The price of gas is expected to jump to $4.20 this summer and some expert are predicting gas prices to top at $5. To do my part and help keep this country green I will do my weekday triathlons in one of several locations; Lake St. Louis (which has two courses), St. Peters Rec-plex, or the O’Fallon Alligator Creek Triathlon. I’ll try to keep my schedule posted so that anyone interested in working out with me can join. Also if other locations become available or if someone would like to have company during their workouts on a triathlon course please contact me through this web-site and we will make arrangements.

The second most popular question asked is what will I do if a race is cancelled or the weather is too severe for a work-out. Well, my back up plan is to go indoors. There are several indoor triathlons nationwide and several in the St. Louis area. JCC is one great example of an indoor triathlon in St. Louis. So in order to keep with 100 triathlons, I will move indoors during bad weather and do an 800 meter swim, 16 mile bike ride on a stationary bike, and a 3 mile run on the tread mill. I will do the indoor tri’s at the St. Peters Rec-plex or Gold’s Gym off highway K in O'Fallon. Everyone is welcome to join me.

After a rough weekend up in the mountains of Show-Low, AZ, I was looking for forward to this nice and easy sprint triathlon at Glendale-Peoria Y.M.C.A. The distance is a 500 meter swim, 11 mile bike and a 2.2 mile run.

Several individuals that I met over the weekend were excited to help me out and joined me for this run. Mike, (please send me information about your club and your last name), helped me out with a road bike and was very familiar with the course. We met up around 8 am and finished at 9:45 am. I did not want to go fast so we took our time. Besides me Mike brought two other individuals Scott Langley, and Peblo Martin. All three very good triathletes with very expensive bikes.

We all finished the swim about the same time in less than 10 minutes. The bike ride was flat and four times around the block. We rode side by side whenever the traffic was not bad otherwise we were in single file and not paying any attention to the clock. Most of the conversation was based around the P3 triathlon tour and the remaining portion around coaching. I was surprised to learn that even though Joe Friel lived in Phoenix most people did not know him or heard of TrainingBible having coaches. I gave them my last remaining TrainingBible cards to pass out at their club.

Next came the run. I kept my HR under 135 which turned out to be a very slow run. However with the great company my run was over in an instant. Afterwards we hit the showers and parted ways. The group wished me luck and invited me back to run in other triathlons in AZ.

Everyone that I have met so far has been very good to me. All wanted to see the tour be successful and had some suggestions for me to help with my endeavors. Thanks to all that I met over the weekend and I wish you all the very best.

This is it, the race I have been waiting for. This will be my first Xterra off-road race. 800 meter swim, 15 mile mountain bike and 5 mile trail run. Today started out real good. My HR is actually 68 this morning. At the time of the race it was 89. I felt much better with. I decided to start the race behind everyone so that I would not get into what we call the washing machine with the chop. About 2 hundred individuals started before me but I got out of the water in 38^th.

As for the bike my time was very different. I could not go into high gear on the front ring. My bike was tossed around by the airlines causing some damage that I could not fix before the race. However, I felt it was a great opportunity for me to take it easy and not hurry. My HR was 166, lots of hills.

I did meet an individual the day earlier here for the Xterra. It appears he is friends with Dena and her husband. Milton, came only for the Xterra. He brought his wife and beautiful daughter, which only made feel more lonely and homesick since my wife and children could not make the race. I was hoping to bike with him but we never seemed to find each other. When it came to the run I really slowed down my pace so my HR was at 155. Several hills I had to walk. Again, I never saw Milton and had to finish the race myself.

I encouraged other athletes, and stopped at each and every aid station. Kim Ivey, the individual that had been helping me at TriSport.com was manning a station by herself. I was able to stop and talk and thank her for her support and tell her what I thought of this course. And of course it was all positive. The run was very challenging with very steep hills and areas that had loose boulders the size of softballs. Footing was everything and I was not trying to get hurt.

This is one race I want to put on my calendar for next year. The course was challenging, which I like and the TriSport.com crew was exceptional on their support and organization of the weekend.  Good job to Debbie and her crew.

Today is the first of 100 triathlons. It is also my 41^st birthday. My gift is the P³ Triathlon tour to the children. I just hope my efforts help raise money that will help.

My race was an Olympic distance 1500 meter swim, 25 mile bike, and 10k run. Debbie and her crew put together a well run race. Plenty of volunteers and aid stations to support this event and participants. I felt the whole town of Show-Low came out to show their support. I should know I took my time and thanked everyone for their efforts.

At the beginning of the race my HR was 101. I was never able to get it below the 100 mark. During my training I was able to keep my HR around 64. During the swim it was 160, bike 168 and during the run 170. My goal was to keep it around zone 2 or 155. However, I never thought about the high altitude. This did affect me on my performance but made the race that more challenging.

The race was wonderful with beautiful sites, challenging course and lots of spectators for support. I highly recommend this race to someone that wants to step up their challenge. The lake temp was 57 and required a wet suit. The bike was fast the first 15 miles but proved to have some challenges once you turned onto AZ-77. These hills were much steeper with head winds. I caught so many bikers at this point I was impressed. However, I promised to stop at every aid station and take in water and food. My race is just beginning well everyone else’s is near the finish. So I stopped, allowing the field of people to go by.

I was expecting the run to be on pavement. I was so wrong. Of course we did run partially on pavement, most of the run was off road. My thighs were burning from the bike ride that once I started my run I could really feel it. I started out wobbly before I was able to gain my footing and keep a nice steady pace. Because my HR was so high and I had a race tomorrow I did stop to walk several times to bring my HR down, (did not work). During my run I met a very nice individual by the name of Dena. We crossed the finish line together.

Dena, it was very nice to meet you and your group Team Focus East Valley. Best of luck this tri season.

Well, I had a great visit with my Grandmother in Phoenix. I flew into town Thursday May 29^th just to have this nice little visit. It has been almost 14 years since I last saw her. As a surprise I decided to take her out for dinner. First we went to the local mall and walked for 20 minutes.

This morning I left my Grandmother’s house about 8 am to take the 3 hour trek north east to Show-Low AZ. As I arrived into town I saw a group of nicely dresses multi colored bike uniforms practicing for the weekend Triathlon. At this time I was beginning to get real nervous and anxious. What did I get myself into?

Many of you know this was my big kick off weekend for the P³ Triathlon tour. I was very nervous that I was going to blow-up in this weekend and not be able to continue the tour.

I wore my heart rate monitor during the day just so I can get a feel how my heart rate (HR). I did an early morning 5 mile run with my HR at 168. I felt this was high, so I decide to see how low it would get before my race. My HR never went below 100. Not realizing the high altitude which was 6500 ft above sea level in Show-Low, when I arrived my HR went as high as 105. At this rate I’ll never finish the tour. To calm myself down I decided to find my Hotel that my mother-in-law was very nice to get for me. I ended up taking 1 hr nap before heading out to the race course for packet pick-up and last minute race instructions.

I met Debbie the owner of TriSport.com and the race director and her helpful staff. Kim whom I have speaking with over the past few weeks helped me with a bike and wet suit. Anxiety starting to go away and my game face is going on.

Well it is less than one week before my first triathlon in the P³ Triathlon series. My first race is scheduled for May 31^st in Show-Low, AZ in the Deuces Wild triathlon festival weekend. This will sure be an exciting weekend. Debbie and her crew from TriSport. com has put together one fantastic festival.

I’m looking forward to this weekend and have been for some time. However, I have been experiencing anxiety attacks this Memorial weekend. I had to sit down with my sports psychologist to help calm myself down and get focused. The answer to your question is yes I have a psychologist that has helped to keep me my focus. When you are taking on an incredible feat of 100 triathlons, you are either dumb or just plain crazy, either way a psychologist is a good idea to have in your corner along with a great support team with an awesome coach.

Most of my anxiety is whether I have trained enough or too much. As I work through how I need to perform, which is in a certain heart rate zone so that I can last all 100 days, I hope that I don’t blow it in my first race by going out hard. I’m very competitive and I don’t like it when other racers pass me on the course. So I have to stay focused and relaxed and by all means have a lot of fun.

I look forward to meeting new racers out on the tour. So please come by and say hi. I encourage everyone to make a donation to the cause to help support sexually and physically abused children. Please visit p3triathlon.org and click on Missouri KidsFirst. Together we can make a stronger community.

As the weather gets warmer many individuals become increasingly active. What this means is many people get out in the nice spring air to run, bike, and do yard work. With this increase amount of activities comes injuries. So often people do not stay in shape throughout the winter months and feel that they are in the same shape as they were last fall. One of the most debilitating injuries I see during this time of year besides low back pain is plantar fasciitis. This type of injury is most common with runners and individuals that stand for long periods of time. The complaint is a sharp pain along the bottom of the foot near the heel bone or calcaneus. This pain causes intense heel pain and is often felt in the first few steps after you get out of bed in the morning.

Plantar fasciitis is caused by straining the ligament that supports the arch of the foot. Repetitive strain can cause tiny tears that can lead to pain and swelling. There are several things that can lead to this extreme pain such as high Arches, flat feet, overweight, excessive pronation, standing for long periods of time on hard surfaces, poorly fitted shoes and tight Achilles tendons or calf muscles. What I have also noticed in my office is tight hamstrings, low back pain and subluxation of the knee or hip joint. The muscles found in the calf are most often tight which pulls on the Achilles tendon and causing the heel bone or calcaneus to rotate out of position. When the calcaneus bone rotates this will put a strain on the plantar ligament and can cause a flat foot.

There is no one single treatment that works for everyone with plantar fasciitis. The best form of treatment that works the best is rest. However, if you’re an athlete in training rest is not always an option. Ice will help with the pain and swelling. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen will reduce the pain. The problem is slow to resolve due to our nature of standing and walking. WebMD states that it could take a year for the problem to resolve. Some individuals resort to surgery because the pain can be so intense or a bone spur has developed due to the unstable nature of the injury. However, surgery can cause further complications and not resolve the problem.

Another alternative and very successful from of treating plantar fasciitis is chiropractic care. Making specific adjustments to the bones in your foot and knee will help release the tight muscle in your calf and thigh allowing the heel bone to rotate into its proper position, which in turn will allow the tendon to heal. Along with chiropractic care changing shoes can also be part of the solution. Chiropractors that work with sports injuries and extremities have a more hands on approach to the patients’ biomechanics that can determine other options to correct the problem. Most plantar fasciitis are from a structural or mal-alignment of the bones. Before expensive invasive surgery and further injury with possible alternation of your biomechanics you should consider Chiropractic care. Conservative approaches maybe the solution to your problem. Most problems are resolved in a very short period of time and inexpensively, allowing the individual to continue with their daily activities.

For more information on how Chiropractic care may help you achieve and maintain optimal health, please contact Aligned Chiropractic of Lake St. Louis, and speak to Dr. John Curtin, at 636-699-2510. The Clinic is located next to Denny’s at 1307 Lake St. Louis Blvd.

I have been getting numerous questions lately regarding my training. First, let me tell you I could not have done it without a coach. Tri-athletes, two of which competed in the Ironman in Hawaii. I needed someone to push me and design workouts so that I can push myself. Second, I was a professional athlete in cycling and volleyball; I understand the dedication and the hard work it takes to achieve your goals. With that being said, my workouts consisted of 1 to 3 hours a day of training. I have also simulated mini triathlons in consecutive days so that my body would get the feel of doing several triathlons in a row. Some days I worked out in the morning and then came back that evening to do another hour of training. Many days my two beautiful princesses (daughters Raicheal 2 years of age and Gabriella 1 year of age), would stay up late waiting to spend a few moments with me before they fall asleep.

Most of my workouts can be viewed from this site. Click on the link found at the top of this page. I strongly urge anyone wanting to improve their endurance and speed to invest in three things, heart rate monitor from Polar, power meter if you cycle and most importantly a very good coach. I’m an endurance coach with TrainingBible.com under Joe Friel. My coach is Sally Drake also with TrainingBible.com. A coach will work with you and design the workouts to your needs taking in account your strengths and weakness. When I started my workouts my Vo2max was at 40 now it is 49. My maximum heart rate is 183. Since I’m not running for a place or a personal best my training is more mental and getting me to recognize my stressors and limiters so that I can recuperate after each day.

Any questions regarding your own training for cycling or a multisport event please contact me at john@p3triathlon.org and I will be happy to answer your questions and even help you find a good coach.

These past few months have been extremely incredible for me. So many people don’t realize how much work has gone into this project. I have not done it alone. This great undertaking took several individuals and many sponsors that believe in the cause. Even though I will be running in 100 triathlons in 100 days I have always stated I have easiest part of this project.

I do want to highlight several sponsors, first Liddy and Jeff Arneson, from Expetec, our webmaster and designer. Liddy, put in several late nights to design this site. The following day during a lunch-in at the Lake St. Louis Chamber I noticed her excitement. Liddy, had a smile from ear to ear. When I approached her to ask about any thoughts she may have had, she replied that she was so excited to be part of this team and thought of the children we would be helping. I sure don’t want to let her down. Liddy is right everyone that contributed to the P3 Triathlon Tour is helping sexually and physically abused children in the state of Missouri. Every time I get together with both Liddy and Jeff I learn something about them and their family but also more and more about computers. It is wonderful to have great people at Expetec that treat you like family and have the time and patient to educate you on the ins-and-outs of blogging and posting on the web. They have done a great job and I wish everyone to check them out. They really do care about their work and the clients they serve. I’m proud to tell all that ask I already have a techno group for all of my computer needs.

My second sponsor is Kim Henson with Time Off Magazine. You want to discuss how to stay organized. I have one word or name Kim. When the committee meets she really takes charge and seems to know what and how things need to get done. She really is a take charge person and knows how to delegate duties. Time Off Magazine is lucky to have her but I do think she is much more suited for a planning job, maybe in government. Give her a project and she knows how to get it done. Her word is golden and she is trustworthy. Kim really does care about her clients and works very hard to help them with the tools to be successful. Time Off Magazine is a new publication in the St. Charles area. Rates are reasonable and I suggest anyone looking to get the word out about their company give Kim Henson a call, she’ll help you out.