"For Those Who Can't": ... it's not about the destination, so much as the journey...

<-- The Original 4TWC: JB, AY, RH, GI, DK, DV, AM, RL"prior to" - tough mudder tri-state 2010

so basically i'm starting this blog off with a cliche quote. and from what we've learned last year as a team, the journey to our first tough mudder tri-state in 2010 was fun, despite the few times we trained together. training days were definitely break off sessions, but were really fun. by game day and the start of the event, some people met each other for the first time and less than 3 hours later when we finished, a bond was shared and an enduring lifelong connection was created.

Doc TD joins 4TWC and runs the course with us -->

teammates for this year's tough mudder tri-state 2011 are the intended audience for this blog- a motivational tool to make us train hard for the next 27 weeks. should it motivate anyone else outside of our circle, then cheers. we must always remind ourselves that there are men and women who protect our freedom around the clock, enabling us to live the lives we lead: our team name is a tribute to the fallen and wounded service men and women of our country's campaigns to instill peace and stability throughout this world. it is also a tribute to the fallen and wounded police officers, fire fighters, and government workers who have selflessly put the needs of others before their own.

last year, we were able to raise $1,260 for the wounded warrior project. although tough mudder still supports the project, there isn't a direct avenue like last year for us to raise money. so every time i post, i will be sure to include the following link:

get involved w/ or donate to the Wounded Warrior Project

all in all, there are 188 days until the big dance. 4TWC, make sure to email me the best days to train and we'll start figuring out a schedule for team training sessions. also, next week, starting on either sunday or monday, i will start posting my own workouts to give you ideas to level up on your own.

cheers & here's to the next 6 months of our lives.

-DV _ level ^ fitness