Opening Chatter

So...
Q: What possesses a 5' 9", 210 pound, 43 year-old man to challenge a 15 going on 16 year-old kid to a duel of physical and athletic feats?
A: Stupidity

I realize this now. I mean the kid has got some 28 years on me. He weighs some 60 pounds less. He's taller and more narrow than I am. The only time he feels the Earth's gravitational pull is when he lands on his feet after jumping. Dang, my head alone weighs more than he does. (I think that my head's circumference is bigger than his waist.) Shoot, I think that he even has more facial hair than I do.

Nevertheless, it's on! The challenge has come down and I will not rest until I have beaten Ryan. This will be my rally cry and I will post my accomplishments and shortcomings here. Next summer we will find out if I succeeded in beating my 16 year-old Nephew. Until then read about my Rocky-like training regimen as I prepare for the inevitable.