Happy Valentine's Day

Over the past weeks, I have posted on the challenges and benefits of training while on deployment.  Obviously, as shown by the pictures, life has been warm and sunny.  I have been blessed with open roads and crystal waters.  And while there are obvious logistical challenges, like the limited running options aboard a 210ft boat, I have and will continue to focus on enjoying the unique experiences that come with each day.

With that said, perhaps the greatest challenge has been yet another time apart from my favorite training partner and best friend, Heidi.  As most know, I have a bit of a thing going on with another swim-bike-run-blogger, and she has been a great sport through another time apart (though this was a relatively short one.)

And so, I just wanted to take a quick second to say:

Happy Valentine's Day, Angel.  I'm on my way home.