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I have been road racing for a few years and now drive a 2000 (NB) miata. This weekend I am in Decatur Texas at @eaglescanyon I haven’t been here before and I’m trying to get to know the course. After dark I rode my bicycle on the actual racetrack after they had shut the gate. I stopped and took pics and a phone call… Then my chain hung up. Pay no attention to how long it took me, but I had a blast. It should be fun driving my car here tomorrow. 🙂

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Pics from my 4 mile evening walk in the neighborhood tonight. I brought my safety flashlight and didn’t run into any dogs this time. Thanks @amysunshinexoxo for the earbuds (my sister’s gift to me for helping her move). They are awesome! I love my running/walking outings. They give me time to think and listen to cool podcasts. Tonight I listened to another awesome @timferriss show on investing with @m2jr It was one of my favorites. Im from Texas and am a bit slow though so I might listen to it again just to recap. If I could only take away one idea from that podcast it would be: find what you are passionate about and make it happen regardless of what others may think or if it seems crazy. I try get my #10000steps in everyday and get so excited when I reach my goal and the fireworks goes off on my Fitbit. I decided to share tonight’s step goal celebration with you. Lol enjoy! #eveningwalk #getoutside #enjoythejourney #unathlete #podcasts #strava #cancersurvivor #movemore #powerbeats @beatsbydre #moonwalk #runtyler #run #stepgoal #steps #fireworks #goals #passion #dreams #goafterit #siezetheday

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One of the greatest joys is helping others. Everyone needs a little encouragement and you could make all the difference in the world. Maybe it’s just a kind word that’s needed or taking time to listen to someone share what’s going on in their life. Being a cancer survivor has allowed me to encourage people that are going through such a difficult time and an encouraging word could go a long way. I am thankful for all the friends I have met along my journey. Even before cancer I had a desire to change my life and share my story to help motivate people to take action. There’s really nothing special about me personally, but I can do some very special things if I just take the opportunity, and you can too! Please take a moment and go out of your way to encourage someone today. #helpothers #motivation #getmoving #getoutofyourcomfortzone #give #care #listen #bethechange #goldenrule #changeyourlife #share #cancersurvivor #thyca #thycawarrior #encouragement

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What a run! Well I walked a lot and stopped to take a selfie with a swan, a deer and some pics of the lake. I’ll still call it a run. The first mile was just over a 9 minute pace. Not terrible considering I couldn’t run a mile a couple months ago. I did get bit on the hand by a huge mama dog on Bascom. What do y’all do to prevent getting bit by a dog? It didn’t break the skin but sure made me think I need to be better prepared next time.

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Absolutely beautiful evening for a run! I didn’t go too fast today, or too far, but it sure felt great to get in some miles and fresh air. It wasn’t too hot or too cold and the sun was out. #runtyler #running #run #texas #endurancetraining #triathlontraining #unathlete #easyrun #beautiful

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Today marks one year since I had my thyroid cancer surgery in Tampa Florida by the talented @live_it_lifestyle I lost my throid gland, 57 lymph nodes and a bit of tissue around my throat because the cancer had spread much more than previously expected. There was a 14″ incision around my neck. Thyroid cancer is a pain in the neck!! My surgeon did an amazing job and I ate sushi and walked up and down the halls that same night. It wasn’t easy, but it was important for me to start off strong and keep that momentum going. I am sorry that I waited so long to share a post surgery pic, but I wanted to show a victory and wanted to put in some work first. Now I am 47lbs lighter than I was last fall and I’m determined to outlive whoever reads this (in experience if not in years) Since my surgery I have fought to recover as quickly as possible and be as strong as possible so that I can one day put all this behind me. I have a long way to go but I’m headed in the right direction. I hope that along my journey I am fortunate enough to help others on similar paths and spread awareness of thyroid cancer. If you have or had thyroid cancer and have a question regarding my experience, I am happy to share if it will help. Enjoy your life. Don’t let cancer control you. Take control with what you can and work hard to get your life back. I was able to run a 10k and a 15k and am signed up for two half marathons and a triathlon this year and I’m hoping to do a half Ironman this fall it early spring and an Ironman in the fall of 2019. I know these are crazy goals. Follow my journey to see what happens. #thyca #thycawarrior #papillarythyroidcancer #thyroidectomy #thyroidcancer #cancersurvivor #canceranniversary #keto #ketoathlete #unathlete #fitfam #weightloss #weightlossjourney #futureironman #fightcancer #keepgoing #endurancetraining #bestrong #godisgood #allthetime #goals

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I don’t usually make things for myself. My joy comes from giving others my crafts, but here’s my new #unathlete charm. I am excited to have a reminder with me that although I may not be an awesome athlete, I can do anything I put my mind to. On the back is a compass. Lol some people might say the compass doesn’t work, but the compass isn’t in control of my direction. I’m not sure how I’ll get there, but I am enjoying the journey. #enjoythejourney #keychain #motivation #cancersurvivor #phil413 #run #bike #swim #endurancetraining #youcandomorethanyouthink #thycawarrior #handmade #handmadejewelry #handmadecharms

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About a year ago (April 10th, 2017) I had surgery to remove my thyroid gland, part of my throat tissue and 57 lymph nodes with a complete neck dissection by the unbelievably talented @live_it_lifestyle I had a 14″ incision and looked like Nearly Headless Nick lol. I am so thankful I found such an amazing surgeon to help me. I will try to post some post surgery pics later this week or early next week.11 months later God allowed me to finish the @fresh15k If that isn’t something to be excited about, I don’t know what is. It’s been a crazy year and there were some really scary times where I never would have thought I’d be where I’m at now. I still have a long way to go, but I’m so excited about how far I have been and where I’m headed. Enjoy every moment of life you have and go do whatever it is you decide to do. Don’t let anyone or anything hold you back. #unathlete #cancersurvivor #thyca #thycawarrior #thyroidectomy #thyroidcancer #running #run #runtyler #fresh15k #fresh15 #godisgood #allthetime #enjoythejourney #tgh #ketoathlete #keto

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It’s great when you enjoy learning to be better. It’s also great to have something interesting to read at the airport. I have really tried to focus on running this spring as it was probably my weakest of the three triathlon disciplines. I am excited about the progress I have made. Recently finishing a 15k, a 10k and signed up for two half marathons this year really motivated me to get out and run. #running #runningform #runlife #unbreakable #unbreakablerunner #alwayslearning #poserunning #posemethod #endurancetraining

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Nothing like an after race meal at @stanleysfamous! I had a great time at the #azalea10k it was good to see @flytriracing and @flynnchiropractictyler at the race today. Congrats to all those that ran. That was a fun and challenging course. #runtyler This was my first time to participate at the Azalea 10k but it was very special to me as this marks a year since I was diagnosed with cancer. I have a long way to go, but I am so excited about how far I have come. Here’s to the next year being so much better. #cancersurvivor #thyroidcancer #fitfam #ketoathlete #keto #afterracemeal #thyca

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