It is my hope that this page will serve as a vehicle for my expression of the pursuit of several goals I'd like to accomplish in my life. These particular goals are all physical in nature and mostly revolve around outdoor sports. The goals may evolve as I progress, as we are all constantly evolving. However, they will not be modified to a lesser degree than they were originally set. I aim to avoid a distorted perspective on me, and I hope that through my willing exposure of my genetic gift others will be inspired to seek their objective, despite any perceived barriers. The only limits are those you create. The only thing standing in your way is you. No excuses, seriously.
To start this off right, I feel I should finally be honest to the world about what I've been given. Quick recap of the last 28 years of my life: I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia, a congenital defect that seriously impacts the function of my heart. For the first 15 years of my life I couldn't walk up the stairs without taking a break. I would turn blue whenever I ran more than 100 meters or so. I've passed out, vomited, and cried, all because of overexertion doing things that are normally considered a warmup activity. At 7 years old I got endocarditis (a bacterial growth inside the heart) that almost killed me and decreased my heart function even more. At 14, I got endocarditis again, further decreasing cardiac function and bringing me close to death for a second time. At 15, I had open-heart surgery to repair the defect, during which I went into congestive heart failure, experienced a pseudo aneurysm, and had a traumatic extubation causing me to lose my voice for 4 months. I had two more repairs performed over the remainder of my teens, and now receive regular cardiology consults regarding the management of my case. During all of this, I became fascinated with the abilities of athletes in various disciplines, mostly revolving around the outdoor an endurance sports scene. I pursued several of these activities as a way of recreation and a way to test my own limits, both physically and mentally. This page is my story as it stands now and in the future. I will reach my goals. Persistence, Resistance, Perseverance.
Current Stats:
VO2Max - 37ml/kg/min
Max Heart Rate - 167
1 Mile Time Trial - 8:43
Pullups - 28
5 Minute Snatch Test 24kg - 87 reps
Handstand Pushups - 32
Deadlift - 365lbs
Thursday, April 25, 2013
ULTRA
It is my hope that this page will serve as a vehicle for my expression of the pursuit of several goals I'd like to accomplish in my life. These particular goals are all physical in nature and mostly revolve around outdoor sports. The goals may evolve as I progress, as we are all constantly evolving. However, they will not be modified to a lesser degree than they were originally set. I aim to avoid a distorted perspective on me, and I hope that through my willing exposure of my genetic gift others will be inspired to seek their objective, despite any perceived barriers. The only limits are those you create. The only thing standing in your way is you. No excuses, seriously.
To start this off right, I feel I should finally be honest to the world about what I've been given. Quick recap of the last 28 years of my life: I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia, a congenital defect that seriously impacts the function of my heart. For the first 15 years of my life I couldn't walk up the stairs without taking a break. I would turn blue whenever I ran more than 100 meters or so. I've passed out, vomited, and cried, all because of overexertion doing things that are normally considered a warmup activity. At 7 years old I got endocarditis (a bacterial growth inside the heart) that almost killed me and decreased my heart function even more. At 14, I got endocarditis again, further decreasing cardiac function and bringing me close to death for a second time. At 15, I had open-heart surgery to repair the defect, during which I went into congestive heart failure, experienced a pseudo aneurysm, and had a traumatic extubation causing me to lose my voice for 4 months. I had two more repairs performed over the remainder of my teens, and now receive regular cardiology consults regarding the management of my case. During all of this, I became fascinated with the abilities of athletes in various disciplines, mostly revolving around the outdoor an endurance sports scene. I pursued several of these activities as a way of recreation and a way to test my own limits, both physically and mentally. This page is my story as it stands now and in the future. I will reach my goals. Persistence, Resistance, Perseverance.
Current Stats:
VO2Max - 37ml/kg/min
Max Heart Rate - 167
1 Mile Time Trial - 8:43
Pullups - 28
5 Minute Snatch Test 24kg - 87 reps
Handstand Pushups - 32
Deadlift - 365lbs
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