Sunday, February 28, 2010

1000 Miles but even more Lessons Learned

This post has been delayed slightly, well a week or 2. Some travel, some family time, and a little recovery time combined for a great few weeks but not much writing.

Over the past few weeks I have spent alot of time on the road.  Driving well over 1000 miles through ice, snow, rain, and sunshine. But it was well worth every mile to have the great privilege and opportunity to be around some smart, talented, and great people. Some of my favorite people!  These people have helped me in a variety of ways. I have grown spiritually, personally, and professionally due to the encouragement and support they have provided.

My adventure began with a drive to Louisville, KY to attend the International Youth Conditioning Association Summit.  There I listened to, learned from, and talked to the top fitness professionals in the world.  I had the chance to catch up with friends,  meet and swap ideas with some really smart fitness professionals for the first time and came out of it better and with alot of really good ideas.  The next week I had the opportunity of traveling to Cincinnati with Carlo Alvarez.  While in Cincinnati I witnessed first hand his great coaching skills at St. Xavier High School. 

To top off a great trip I had the pleasure of spending a weekend at home with my family.  Being with my family seems to make things better and calmer.  Being home helps things to make sense. 

Another road trip in the books.  Now comes the time to get to work and apply all that Ive learned.  If I try to list all that I met, learned from, or that helped me along the way, I know that I will leave someone out.  So, a very special thank you to my family and friends.  You make it all worth while.  Thank you.  Now time to get busy.

Be Better,

Brooks