First of all, I’m not an expert on fitness, I can’t tell you the best way to train for anything, and I can’t guarantee any results…

But I am an idea guy, and my goal is to give you a few of those to walk away with in the fitness-and-lifestyle-balance department.

I’m a rookie at this Dad thing, working on a solid 8 months of experience. I used to do it all – spend time with my wife, work, be philanthropic, train for Ironman triathlons, and occasionally have time to play a round of golf. These days I’m lucky if I can get one of those things into my schedule, because it seems that my wonderful baby girl takes up the better part of 20 hours a day! Clearly the first thing to go was my fitness, and it was a huge blow. The second thing to go was my dedication to my favorite charities, which left me feeling guilty as ever! So now I’m constantly searching for new ways to balance fitness and my lifestyle with a new baby, and to remain an Ironman. Read the rest »

Ever been inspired by a race or event and said to yourself, “I’m doing that next year.”? For most of us, that feeling lasts about a day or so and then, like New Year’s resolutions, it fades away as our everyday lives intrude.  Not so in the case of Brian Looper and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).

Brian is a real-estate investor, new dad, triathlete, fitness enthusiast, blogger (www.brianlooper.com) and supporter of CAF. Read the rest »