The Bucket List

Creating a Bucket List is not only helpful, it is VITAL to even beginning to initiate change in your life.

There are two bucket list items on mine that require focus, energy and strength like I have never experienced before.

There is a reason they are on a BUCKET list and not on a Resolution List.

Here ya go:

Run Rim-to-Rim the Grand Canyon 

The Data

Miles: 48.8
Runnable: 81 percent
Average Grade: 9 percent
Max Grade: 60 percent
Total Ascent: 11,161 feet
Total Descent: -11,161 feet
Highest Elevation: 8,190  feet

Read more at http://running.competitor.com/2016/04/trail-running/a-runners-guide-to-conquering-the-grand-canyon_86858#2zfsrkhESEaLZtpY.99

https://ultrarunning.com/features/destinations/grand-canyon-basics-rim-to-rim-to-rim/

Train & Complete an Olympic Ironman (Triathlon)
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=441
Train & Finish a FULL Ironman (Triathlon)
The Data
2.4 MILE swim
112 MILE bike
26.2 MILE run 
Three-year plan. In the first year, racing is limited to sprints and Olympic-distance events. The following year the developing athlete does one or two Ironman 70.3’s and perhaps a few more short races. Finally, in year three, the athlete is unleashed to tackle Ironman.
Read more at http://www.triathlete.com/2012/10/training/the-waiting-game-when-to-take-on-ironman_65662#JsfwVtm0QOO6RqJK.99
http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2013/05/six-months-to-ironman-a-basic-training-program.aspx#axzz4ia8I1WqE

http://trainright.com/triathlon-training-training-for-ironman-is-a-12-month-process-not-a-12-week-training-plan/