2010 began like most years for me.  Dick Clark did the countdown, the ball dropped, fireworks went off, and the calendar changed.  Truthfully, I’ve never been much into new year’s resolutions because they don’t typically work.  The commercialism of this “change your life” day is rather sad to me, but at the same time, at least it gives people one day a year where they actually think about making some sort of change for the better.

I realized more than ever in 2010 that change has to do with passion, not merely the want to change.  If you are to lose weight, run your first race, play Michael Jordan, start a blog, write a book, etc., there has to be more fueling your fire than just “I want to do this.”  The reason is, most things that are worth having don’t come easy.  When times get tough, more often than not we revert to what is comfortable…unless passion is part of the equation.

Here is a look back on some of the things I’m proud that I accomplished in 2010

• Ran my first half marathon.
• Ran my second half marathon.
• Started mevsMJ.com.
• Went to Impact Basketball Training.
• Played against 7’3″ Akeme Smart.
• Played against Virginia Tech signee Robert Brown (Ranked #84 in USA by ESPN).
• Ran over 530 miles (over 73,000 calories burned).

Why I’m proud of those accomplishments

Prior to January 18th of 2010, I didn’t exercise or play basketball anymore.  I was alive, but I wasn’t doing much living.

I Feel Alive Right Now!

My brother did a rap called, Alive, back in July.  It has become my anthem.

Everything I have DONE this year has made me FEEL SO ALIVE.  I’ve been saying this more and more, but life really is amazing if you allow it to be.

Alive (by Bob Eller) [Audio and Lyrics]

[If you are reading this via email or the RSS feed, click here to go to the full post and listen]

I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now

Verse 1
Life is so fantastic, I can’t even mask it
Feel like MJ, in 98’, the final basket
Yeah I push a little, but I’m pullin’ off some magic
Tricks up my sleeve, call me Inspector Gadget
Ever since my DOB, until the casket
I will cherish each breath like I battle asthma
I wrote the manual, now it’s automatic
Flat linin’ beats like a musical assassin
That means I’m killin‘ it, but you knew that
I keep it hoppin’ like the kangaroo on my hat
I tell you how it is, so you don’t have to ask
That black card says, “Get over here and kiss my ass!”
Future so bright there’s no need for a flash
So take a picture if you want to keep it for your past
Otherwise, let the red carpet show my path
Big 1040, the IRS makes me show my math
Itemize these lines, claim the fame, and deduct lies
Add the drive to be the best, subtract the lack of time
I shine brighter than the rest, haven’t hit my prime
This world is mine until I close my eyes

Chorus
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I, I, I feel alive right now
You can pretend, but it ain’t real
I stand on top, my spot still
I feel alive right now

Verse 2
I am everything possible, don’t you ever doubt me
Put a C before RAP if it is without me
I’m the biggest fish in Lake County
Spittin’ out hooks, eatin’ everything around me
Whether a Corolla or a drop top Audi
Girls holla hola, namaste, chao, and howdy
Chillin’ on South Beach, tan like a Saudi
I control the game with one hand like Atari
Bet you wanna trade places like we’re playin’ Sorry
Cause I’m always on Target like Isaac Mizhari
Welcome to the soiree, this is my story
Dyin for title and livin for the glory

Chorus
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I feel alive right now
I, I, I feel alive right now
You can pretend, but it ain’t real
I stand on top, my spot still

That 3 minutes and 17 seconds of music says it all.  I Feel Alive Right Now!

If you haven’t found something to make you feel alive, I pray that you do soon.  If it’s 2011 that catapults you in the direction of that, all the best to ya.

Looking Forward

The calendar won’t really change much in my approach.  Looking forward, I plan on continuing to work hard, get in even better basketball shape, play the best, train with the best, do some amazing things and ultimately play Michael Jordan 1-on-1.

As a client of mine told me last week, nothing is impossible.  Impossible just takes a bit longer.

Thanks for all of the support thus far!  I truly cherish each and every comment, tweet, and email I receive.

I hope you have a safe and happy New Year!  Here’s to 2011 being one of the best ever!

Music Credit: The music used in my brother’s rap, Alive, is the instrumental of Lil Wayne’s 3 Peat.

In an effort to get in the best possible condition for my upcoming (gotta believe!) one-on-one battle with Michael Jordan, I’m focusing more of my time on one-on-one competition.

Why More One-on-One?

The most obvious reason I’m shifting my focus to more one-on-one basketball, is that it is the kind of game I’m trying to get against Jordan.

Beyond that, one-on-one is a unique game that is very demanding on the body.   Just as it takes time to get used to running full court, it takes a special kind of conditioning to really play one-on-one basketball well.

Growing up, my brother and I used to play almost daily.  We could and would play four or five games, one after the other, to 15 points, at a fairly high intensity rate.

These days, playing one-on-one isn’t something I do that much and it has been evident in my one-on-one match-ups thus far.  I just haven’t been able to maintain the intensity needed to truly compete against the best.

Better Shape Than Most

There is no doubt when it comes to running and overall fitness level, I’m in better condition than I’ve been in my whole life.

If basketball were a game in which you had to run a mile or two before you could shoot, I might be undefeated right now.

It’s not though.

One-on-one basketball gives the player no breaks.   If you’re not on offense trying to score, you’re on defense trying to stop the opposition from scoring.   It’s a game of constant explosive movements, at least it should be against good/great competition.

Giving Jordan My Best

After playing Robert Brown, I realized that if I had been called by MJ or his people at that time, I wouldn’t have been able to give the game my best.

My goal at this point is to be able to give my 100%, whatever that is, the entire game.

Win or lose, as long as I give my best, I’ll be happy.

Focus on Defense

I plan to focus on my defense first and foremost.

I used to pride myself in playing good defense, because when I first began playing, my offensive game wasn’t the best.   Over time, I got better and better at shooting and as I got older I started doing more reaching and less of moving my feet on the defensive end.

Defense is mostly desire.  I desire to be a better defender.

How You Can Help!

If you are or know someone that is a top tier high school, college or pro player and would like to help me prepare for Michael Jordan, here is what you do!

I have created two new tabs right above the content of this blog.

The first is Who I’ve Played.  This is simply that, who I’ve played thus far.

The second tab is called Play Me.  This is where you come in.

Play Me (NEW)

If you are or you know someone that is an elite high school, college or pro basketball player and would like to help me prepare for Jordan by playing me one-on-one, you can simply go to the Play Me page and fill in the information. I will then get an email and contact you about setting up the game.

**At this time, due to cost of travel, I am looking for only top level current and former high school, college and pro players.

What You Get For Playing Me

First, a VERY thankful Me!  The truth is, I NEED YOUR HELP!   If I am going to be at my best, like the saying goes, it is going to take a village for sure!

I will also do a feature video of our match-up here on the mevsMJ.com, as I’ve done with 7’3″ Akeme Smart and 6’4″, Nationally Ranked, Robert Brown.

A SuperStar A Month?

I would love to be able to play at least one nationally ranked high school player, or college/pro player per month up until my game versus the great one, Michael Jordan.

I hope that some of you can help make this goal a reality.

I thank you in advance!!

Side note: I recently strained my back playing a week ago and am doing my best to recover.  If you could keep me in your thoughts and prayers, it would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Due to my change in approach to getting in shape to face off against Michael Jordan one-on-one, running has become a rather large part of my life.

I’m one long run from surpassing the 450 mile mark for the year!  Over 400 of those miles were done during a seven month span, as I took a break of about two months (ran just 35 miles) between races from April 13-June 13.

Throughout this year, I have tried numerous products to aid in my running journey.

Here are the 10 MUST HAVE products that I USE and LOVE and I think you will too!

1.  Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Watch

When I began my running this year, the first thing I bought was the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Watch.

Its ability to track my runs via gps and store all of the data (distance, pace, calories burned, heart rate, elevation, exact map location of run, etc) feeds into my techie side:-)

Here is an example of a recent 4 mile run.

The Garmin 305 has also won numerous awards from running publications.

While a lot of people must have music to run, I must have my Garmin!

($145.99)

2.  Shoes!

Mars Blackmon was right, “It’s Gotta Be The Shoes!”

Shoes will be the single MOST important purchase you make.

When I began running, I went to the outlet store and found the most inexpensive Nike shoes ($75) I could find of decent quality, bought them and then ran in them for months.

I was LUCKY!

I just happened to grab the exact shoe for my personal pronation type (read more here at Runner’s World).

Since that time I have gone to running stores and had it checked.  My second pair were just an updated version of the first pair I bought.

Take the time to find a local store in your area that specializes in running/triathlons.  They will typically check your stride, allow you to try on several pairs, test them, and figure out which is best for you.

The right shoes will help keep you injury free and running!

*No link here because it is imperative that you get a shoe that fits YOU!

(+$75)

3.  Running Shirts/Shorts

When my running journey began, I took pride in running in basketball shorts and regular cotton t-shirts (see picture of first half marathon).  It was my anti-running side holding on for dear life.

I’ve since crumbled and bought into running shirts and shorts and oh, so how glad am I, that I did.

The importance really comes with how the clothes wick away the moisture.  It just makes the running a bit more pleasurable when you’re out there for 1.5-2 hours grinding away in the sun.  Every little bit helps.

*Yes, those were Jordan shorts I was wearing in the picture.

(prices vary)

4.  Ice Packs

When I first began running, I bought some ice packs for my knees at the local Walgreens (drugstore).  I had been given that advice from the gentleman that got me into the running world.

While I don’t use them as much now on shorter runs, in the beginning I used them after every run to keep inflammation down.

As you know I went from nothing to a half marathon in 5 weeks.

The ice packs helped and they feel great after a long run:-)

(2 for $24)

5.  Clif Shot Energy Gel

My favorite gel packs are by Clif Bar.

I really like the taste and they are all natural and 90% organic, which is an added plus.  I usually take one about 15 minutes before a run or play basketball and sometimes I will take another on a 10 mile run, halfway in.

My favorite flavors are: Strawberry (25g caffeine), Raspberry, and Mocha (50g caffeine).

($1 each)

6.  Recoverite

I’ve been using Hammer’s Recoverite for a couple of months now after my longer runs and it rocks!

My body feels much better the next day and when you’re hammering out (sorry for the pun) run after run, that is crucial!

It does what it claims…helps you recover!

My favorite flavor is Strawberry.

($1.56 per serving)

7.  Halo 2 headband

The Halo 2 headband is something I just recently started using.  It’s amazing!  Due to a small strip found on the inner part of the band, it keeps the sweat out of your eyes.  It also never smells, no matter how much you sweat (that doesn’t mean you should’t wash it…hahaha).

After running with it for a month now, I’ve gotten very used to it.  I went out the other day and forgot to wear it and WOW, what a difference.

In my opinion, the Halo 2 is a must buy.

($12)

8. Giro Polarized SEMI Sunglasses

These sunglasses rock!  I wear them when I run and when I cycle.

They never slip, they are light, and of course they look great!

*not sure if Giro is still producing these, as I couldn’t find them on their website.  Good news is Amazon is selling them at less than 50% of what I paid.

($69.12)

9.  Camelbak Quick Grip 21 Oz Hydration Pack

I don’t really like running with a water bottle, due to it just being a burden to carry around.  On longer distances though, it really becomes a safety concern to be running for a long period of time if no hydration is available.

When I run distances of 7-8 miles or more, I use the Camelbak Quick Grip 21 Oz Hydration Pack.  Filled with ice and water, it keeps the water nice and cold the entire time.

($20)

10.  iPod

I know I list running without music sometimes as a key lesson learned.  This is for the rest of the time.

Music can without a doubt make the time out on the trail seem to pass by a bit quicker.  If you have’t done so by now, invest in an iPod (doesn’t everyone have one) or something similar.

When you’ve done that, take the time to create a playlist that will pace you along your journey.

(prices vary)

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Those are my 10 MUST HAVE Running Products that I USE and LOVE!

I encourage you to give them a try!  If you have any certain products that you have tried and LOVE, please leave in the comments section below.

Good luck and happy running to you all!!!  See ya on the trail!

So I’ve been running for just over nine months now.  Last check, I am nearing the 450 mile mark which is HUGE for me!  As detailed in a previous post, How I went from sitting on my couch to running a Half Marathon in 5 weeks!, prior to 2010, I was not a “runner” or anything close to it.

That’s all changed now and for those just getting into the sport, or looking to take the sport of running a bit more seriously, I will detail some things I’ve learned and some products I love in two separate posts this week.

Up first, 8 lessons that will take YOU from the Couch to the Finish Line!

1.  Get a Running Partner!!!

When I began my running journey, having a running partner was THE most component of my success.

The reason…when my mind and body pleaded, “QUIT, RUNNING IS DUMB,” my running partner kept me going and helped me push through.

If you can choose, find a partner that is currently in better shape than yourself.

Think of it like anything else you want to get better at in your life.  If you are surrounded by people that are in a better situation than yourself (currently) then that person or people will raise your level of success.

Running works the same way.

2.  Get out and RUN!

The toughest part a lot of times is merely putting on the shoes.

So simple…yet at times so tough.

The more you do it, the better you will become and the more you will enjoy it!

For me, I have the vision of matching up with Michael Jordan one-on-one to fuel me when I don’t feel like running.

Use what you need to use, but get out and Run!

3.  Set running distance goals and stick to them!

There are a lot of publications out there that will give step by step running guides based upon the kind of run for which you are training.

Even if you aren’t training for a particular race, but want to get in better shape, set some goals.

Like all things, goals will hold you accountable and give you that push when you feel like skipping your workout.

Completing each run, one by one, will also give you a nice sense of accomplishment along the way.

4.  Find runners and ASK questions!

Just like any facet of life, find the experienced ones and expand your scope!  I have found the running/triathlon/cycling community so open and friendly.

Visit your local running/triathlon/cycling store and ask away.  Beyond knowledge gained, friendships grow and inspiration is exchanged.

5.  Enjoy the Process!

If you are just beginning your running journey, don’t be too hard on yourself.  It takes time to get your body in tune to run longer distances and to improve your times.

Celebrate each run and each accomplishment!

I have a friend who recently ran her first 10 miler two weeks ago, which is AMAZING!  10 miles is like the official indoctrination to being a runner!

Last week, she had scheduled herself to run another 10 miles, but stopped at a little over the 9 mile mark.  She was very disappointed that she hadn’t made it to her goal of 10 again.

When she told me about her 9 mile run, her voice was powdered in frustration.  I was so excited for her though!  The reason behind my excitement is that two and half months ago, she wasn’t running more than three miles at a time.  Now she is running 9 and 10 milers and is officially a runner!

Enjoy the process, remember where you came from and celebrate your success!

6.  Running is a Mental Journey

Running is a mental journey, as well as, a physical one.

For me it was actually more mental.

Knowing this going in always helped me prepare for the longer runs/races.

To combat the mental warfare, I came up with Stay Alive, Finish, and Never Walk.  Because I began from zero, this helped me keep perspective along the way.  If you are starting from the couch as I did, maybe it will work for you as well.

Soon enough, you’ll be a “runner” and won’t need such things.

7.  Run with the wind

Run with no music (sometimes).

In my MUST HAVE products, which I will detail on Thursday, I mention that you should buy an iPod (if you are one of the 2 people that don’t have one).  Every now and then though, I run without any music.

If I’m really pushing myself, running without music helps me keep better track of my breathing and more in tune with how my body is reacting to being pushed.

Recently, when I went over to my brother’s house and ran his 2 mile course, I purposely ran without music.  My iPod was in the car, but I wanted to listen to my body since I would be pushing it like I had never done so before.

When asked, what I’d be listening to…I told him, “The wind.”

A mental play?  Sure, but that’s what we do, we’re brothers.

More than the “brotherly love”, I really just wanted to be mentally and physically in the same space.

Try it out sometime.

8.  Invest

When I began my running journey, my head was harder than a 30 minute boiled egg.  I refused to buy any running gear, other than a watch and I really did that because I love technology.

Don’t make the same mistake I did.

On Thursday, I will tell you about 10 MUST HAVE products that I absolutely USE and LOVE!  These products will definatley help improve your running experience and make it more enjoyable.

See you then!

At the start of year 2010, running was about as enjoyable to me as watching Olympic Curling for seven days straight.  I appreciated the sport, and thought it was great that people could run marathon distances, but my goal was never to be a professional exerciser.  Ever.

I’m a hoopster. A baller. A dude that plays basketball. A true athlete.

I grew up playing basketball from the age of 13 and hoops is what I’ve done more in my 33 years of life than anything else. I’ve grown to feel so comfortable on the court. It’s home.

So how did I, the basketball playing (which I’ve just recently started getting back into), biased “athlete” decide to run 13.1 miles at 6am, 227 miles from my house?

Pride

I’m prideful a guy.

By day I work in the wealth management side of the banking industry for a large institution in the southeast.  Part of what I do in my job is meet with high net worth clients on a daily basis.

So I went to lunch with a potential client one afternoon in December 2009 and the conversation turned to him running half marathons.  I asked some questions, because even though I could never have seen myself running more than a couple of miles, or even wanting to, the thought of running 13.1 intrigued me from an accomplishment standpoint.  I wanted to know the kind of dedication it took to accomplish such a feat.

As lunch ended and we left the restaurant the gentleman in passing said that I should run a half marathon with him sometime.  I said, sure, not believing anymore would come of it.

Later that day he emailed me about a race on February 21^st in Fort Lauderdale.  At this point I knew he was serious and thought ok, let me go home and run a bit and see what kind of shape I am in.

Exercise has never been something I’ve been known by.  To look at me, many would think I am a frequent visitor of the gym or playing some sport, but really it’s just my metabolism.  I really feel that when food enters my body, my metabolism rolls its eyes, lets out a small laugh and moves on.  At the time I was really doing NOTHING, besides coming home after work and watching TV.

So I got home and threw some basketball clothes on and went for a few laps in my neighborhood.  I made it about 2 miles, at a pace that can only be described as slightly faster than walking, and quit.  My lungs were burning, I was out of breath and my legs were tired.  Mentally I gave up because I was so far from the goal of ever doing 13.1 miles.  I went out one more time a couple of days later and pushed myself to 3 miles and quit again.  I was done.

Cold Front and Competition

Fortunately the area of Central Florida got hit with a massive cold spell in late December 2009 and the first part of January so I had an excuse a valid reason not to run.

After the holidays I met up with the gentleman, who was now a client, to discuss some business.  He asked me how the running was coming and I told him I hadn’t run at all because of the weather.  I thought for sure this subject was dead, but he looked at his calendar and said we have about five weeks, do you think you can dedicate yourself to get ready in that time?

I have always been so competitive.  Doing anything growing up I always tried to compete at it or at least mentally prepare as I was competing.  Competing is what made things fun for me.

So I told him yes, I could get ready.

I left his office thinking, this is crazy!  How am I going to do this?

Two days later he sent me a schedule that I was to begin following the following Monday.  There was no turning back at this point.

So I called my wife, who was out doing business calls near a retail store that carried the Garmin 305 GPS Watch, the same watch the client used for tracking his running, and had her pick it up for me.

Running was about to become part of my life.

This was the schedule:

Week 1:

1/18, 1/20, 1/22: 4 mile run

1/24: 6 mile run

Week 2:

1/26: 4 mile run

1/28: 5 mile run

1/31: 7 mile run

Week 3:

2/2: 4 mile run

2/4: 5 mile run

2/7: 8 mile run

Week 4:

2/9: 5 mile run

2/11: 5 mile run

2/13: 10 mile run

Week 5:

2/17: 4 mile run

2/18: 4 mile run

2/21: RACE DAY 13.1 Miles

Luckily for me, my wife lives at the gym.  She works out about six days a week and has been wanting me to exercise for years now:-)  So I showed her the schedule, she lit up like a morning ray of light and we began.

Stay Alive, Finish, and Never Walk

I had three goals when I began the half marathon journey in the afternoon on the 18^th of January.  The first, stay alive. The second, finish. Lastly, my goal was to never walk.  Three simple goals that I hoped were attainable.

When I would tell others of my three goals of Stay Alive, Finish, and Never Walk, I would get a chuckle coupled with some “you can do it” and a little “is he crazy?”

Setting the “realistic” three goals took a lot of weight off my shoulders and let me enjoy the process.  As a guy, my first instinct is to worry about my time.  To be competitive.  In fact almost every guy I told about the upcoming race would ask how long did I think it would take me.

So with goals in mind, my wife and I set out and began knocking off one run after the other.  Every week I ran a NEW personal longest distance of my life.

The most difficult runs came with week one’s 6 miler and week three’s 8 miler.  On both runs I hit a mental block and thought about giving up.  Had my wife not been there circling back for me (yes, she was faster…hahah) I probably would have called it a day.  I didn’t though and finished and moved another step closer to the goal.

Mental Toughness (killing doubt)

To me the mental side of running far exceeds the physical.  The thought of making your body do something rigorous for an hour, hour and a half, or even two hours straight is daunting.  Especially for a guy who loved to chill on the nice leather couch at the house.  Doubt would at times try to hitch a ride and have a conversation.

Once I was able to get past the mental block of being able to run those distances for those long periods of time, I was golden.  I could somewhat enjoy the run.

After a couple of weeks, 4 and 5 mile runs were greeted with enthusiasm because they were “short” runs.  My legs would smile at me and tell the rest of myself “you got this!”

In the end I only missed one run and that was the last 4 miler.  What I figured out was that when I would run it wasn’t so much my lung capacity that was strained as it was my legs.  They, my legs, truly lacked the conditioning that was needed to put them through such a task.  I of course was able to do it, but they weren’t ready to recover at the rate I felt was needed prior to the race.  So I rested them.

Race Day

Race day came at 3:45 am on Sunday, the 21^st. I downed a protein bar and some coconut water and we headed to the start line.  The race would officially begin at 6am, but were encouraged to be there by 5am.

When the gun sounded and the 2,856 competitors began moving forward the sun was still resting so it was nice and cool.  I envisioned myself over and over again running through the finish line and began the race.  Again, this was going to be a NEW personal longest run of my life!  I would be running 3.1 miles further than I had ever run before.

During my five weeks of training, whenever I approached the long runs on Sunday’s I would run at a slower pace.  The goal was to just finish and give my mind the sense of accomplishment.  I kind of approached the half marathon the same way that day.

As we made it over the bridge on Los Olas Blvd, about a mile in to the run, the Sun was peeking its head up almost as to check in on us.  It was gorgeous.

We turned the corner and began running alongside the ocean on A1A, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The location couldn’t have been better for my first half marathon.  I could see the large ships off in the distance as I worked through something I had never done.  My eyes were happy.

The rest of me was happy too as I kind of did a self check around mile 4.  I told myself, do that two more times and you’ve got this thing licked.

At mile 8, I did another check and told myself, ok, just run 5 more miles and you’ve done it!

In the back of my head I was a little worried about what would happen after mile 10.  I had never run longer than 10 miles, which I just done the week before and when I completed that there was no part of me that felt I had more left to give.  On top of that a coworker had told me that he always hit a wall around mile 12 and no matter how much he trained he could never get past that.  He would just run out of gas.

I was determined to be stronger than him and used his story of defeat as my motivation.  I would let no run beat me.

Mile 10 came and I knew I was down the home stretch.  A simple 3 miler was all that remained between me and my first half marathon.  We pushed forward.

As we came down to the final mile, the sponsor had each quarter of mile marked with huge banners on the side of the road.  I knew I was moments away from my accomplishment.

As the finish line approached I grabbed the hand of my wife and we crossed the finish line together.  With a time of 2:07:02 (watch time) we had done it!!!

In just 5 weeks I had gone from my couch to finishing a 13.1 mile half marathon!

One month later I ran my second half marathon in Saint Petersburg and improved my time by almost 10 minutes!

I’m a Runner!

Life is amazing, if you allow it to be.  One seemingly normal meeting opened the door to the sport of running and I actually ran through it.  By being open to something, by putting aside my predetermined feelings, I have been able to enjoy something in 2010 that I NEVER would have thought was possible for myself.

To go from hating the sport to running over 400 miles (last count) this year is amazing to me!  I use the motivation of getting in the best shape of my life for my matchup with MJ to keep me going.

I encourage you to be OPEN to new things.  Whether that be running, trying new foods, or just seeing a situtation through the eyes of another idividual…DO IT!

You never know the journey that is awaiting you, unless you take that first step.

Your Turn!

If you’ve done something this year that you never would have dreamed of doing at the start of 2010, I’d love to hear about it.  Please leave a comment below and tell me about your experience.

Note:  Most running publications would recommend a minimum 12 week training program for a half marathon distance run.  I did it in five weeks, but wouldn’t necessarily recommend that for you.  Consult your physician as needed.

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If you’re new to the site, I set out in August 2010 to get a game of 1-on-1 vs. my childhood hero Michael Jordan.  This site is about that journey…through every valley, to every mountain top of triumph!