Glenn
Riding The Tour in	California
Riding out of	Richmond, VA
Motivation for joining The Tour	I love to ride and I think there’s a vast number of people out there who do too, but aren’t. Almost everyone has a bike and everyone knows how much fun it is. I hope the Tour inspires someone to pump up the tires and go for a ride. If not that then I hope it inspires someone to do something healthy that they already enjoy doing. Make it a passion and feel the results physically and mentally.
Reasons for adopting an active lifestyle	I am really motivated by what I love to do. For me and many people I know, personal health is a means to an end, not the end itself. Health is just the way I get to do what I like to do at a level that I find exciting. That in turn is great for my mental well being. It’s a motivation that feeds on itself. I had a few years where I let my physical health slip when I was in business school at night, working and starting a family. I put on weight and I wished I could be physically healthier, but that’s not enough motivation to sustain. A few years ago a trip to Aspen CO for my college roommate’s wedding pushed me to get in shape so I could ride in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. That desire got me back on the bike and became a short term goal focused not on health but on having fun. I still stick to that – I have fun by going faster and farther.
Why a healthy lifestyle is important	It makes me a better husband and parent.
One piece of advice to help others live a healthier life	Do something healthy that you already enjoy doing. Find other people who enjoy the same thing. Pursue your passion with fervor.