Time Life

A few days back this quote popped up on my facebook, "growing old is natural, growing up is optional." This quote totally tied into what had been on my mind the last few weeks and I knew it was something that I wouldn't soon forget.

Everyone knows that they grow older each day, each month and each year. You realize that from the first birthday you celebrate to the last. For me personally, I've never really felt like I was getting older. I don't feel thirty one, heck I don't even think I look thirty one and most of the time I don't act thirty one. Time just slowly passed and I got older, despite it happening right before my eyes I never really noticed or paid much attention to it. I like to think that I'm young at heart, look at the world and still see the good in it, and can relate to my baby girls and still to someone three times my age. Age really isn't anything more than a number and life is only what you make of it whether you're 5, 25, or 50.

What really made me realize that I am getting older is watching my girls grow up right before my eyes. It is amazing. Addi is fast approaching four years old and it seems like just yesterday that we brought her home. Em will be 8 months tomorrow and it really was yesterday that we brought her home. They grow and learn so fast. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I was looking at Addi and how big she is and how smart she is when I realized that at the same time she has gotten older, so have I. The physical or mental changes weren't as drastic but I was getting older also. I know it's common sense but for some reason it just never really occurred to me as much as it did that day. Time seems so precious when you look at it from that perspective. In less than a year, Addi will be in Pre-K, then kindergarten and it's going to go by so fast and we have absolutely no control over it.

I do agree 100% with the quote above. When the situation calls for the grown up me, I'll be that person, but the rest of the time I'll be where a kid can be a kid.

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Here's a little write up on my boy Ryan Lenhart. On top of being a kick tale racer he is also one of the top bicycle fitters in the country.

Oklahoma Bicycle Fit Specialist Receives International Invitation

Bicycle Alley is a small shop in downtown OKC with big ambition.
By Connie Franklin

Ryan Lenhart of Bicycle Alley has been personally invited to join Specialized in Spain to assist with the fitting of the SAXO BANK Cycling Team to their 2010 Specialized bikes!

“His impressive skill has earned him this recognition.”
-Terry Enos, Owner of Bicycle Alley

In addition to being the store manager and a member of Bicycle Alley Racing, 28-year old Ryan Lenhart of Norman is a certified Body Geometry FIT Technician. He enjoys helping people and after earning his first two certifications he knew he wanted to follow the progression of bike fitting. “Bicycle fitting is my favorite part of working in the cycling industry. I feel I gain a lot from this as far as advancing my career and the sense of general satisfaction you get from meeting and helping individuals. It is truly a neat process that allows me to use cutting edge procedures to help people have the best time they possibly can on a bicycle. Although I enjoy other aspects of my job, doing the BG fits is by far the most fulfilling.”

He earned his third fitting certification and is one of twelve in the world (referred to as “The Dirty Dozen”) to have the industry's highest level certificate. According to Specialized and the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, he is now the authority for bicycle fitting in our region. The science behind fitting is making progress and everyone from professional racers to hobby cyclists are reaping the benefits. Every small adjustment can relieve pain or discomfort for a rider and enable them to ride longer. Ryan has the education and skill to determine those adjustments. The pro’s rely on the perfect fit to get them through strenuous events such as the Tour de France, a 21 day stage race covering 2,200 miles. In December when Ryan goes to Spain he will be using his expert knowledge to assist in fitting the likes of Andy Schleck, who got 2nd place at The Tour de France and Fabian Cancellara who won the Time Trial stage on day 3.
YOU too can ride longer and more comfortably. Call today to make an appointment!

“It’s exciting for a small Oklahoma business to draw this kind of attention and obtain such a unique opportunity. We are lucky that Ryan has the drive and dedication to what he loves. “
-Terry Enos, Owner of Bicycle Alley

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