harder than training for the Olympics...

Hmm... how do I keep this professional? I have loosely followed track and field since I was a kid. I was in a running club as a kid (because our PE teacher was hot) and at some point I started competing in track meets in middle school. Eventually I joined the high school team and after reaching the pinnacle of my career finishing fourth at states in the pole vault I retired soon after and embarrassed myself in other sports. Since then I've been fortunate to meet storied Tennessee track coach J.J. Clark and work alongside former Olympian Duane Ross. I have an appreciation for track and field and recently have admired Lolo Jones' career. (even if she did go to LSU!) Last night she was featured on the show "SEC Storied" and everyone got to see her crazy background going from sleeping at a shelter to making the Olympic team.

Tonight they're airing a special on HBO I won't have a chance to catch due to the lack of HBO, but Yahoo showed a clip that had me cracking up and just added to my admiration. Not only is she a world champion hurdler, but she's rocking that V card proudly. I love that she isn't nerdy and she's not a virgin because she didn't have the opportunity. I'm not sure how many other 29 year old women are virgins by choice, but I'm glad Lolo's keeping me company.