I just spent 8 days with my dad doing a motorcycle road trip around our home province of Newfoundland. And it was an absolute blast! The weather was sunny and warm for the most part and we only had to put on our rain gear twice in 8 days.
Newfoundland has some of the best motorcycling in the world in my opinion. The scenery is beautiful, there are lots of hills and twisting turns, and very little traffic once you get outside the city. During our trip we met bikers from all over North America who came here for the great riding.
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This was an awesome way to spend some quality “father & son” time together. I’m very fortunate to have a good friendship with my dad. He was the one who helped me get my start working out back in 1990. In fact if it wasn’t for his help and encouragement none of this “Total Fitness Bodybuilding” thing would even exist.
For my first 8 years of bodybuilding my dad and I would workout together in our little home gym as training partners. I even did my first 3 bodybuilding competitions training in our little home gym. After that I moved out on my own and started working out in a public gym. My dad was a big inspiration for me to workout when I was younger, and he continues to be a big inspiration. At 60 years old he still hits the gym 4 days a week and can hold his own with most guys less then half his age. |
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Even though he’s never competed in a bodybuilding or powerlifting competition, he represents what the real “Total Fitness Bodybuilding” lifestyle is all about. Which is living life to the fullest by keeping healthy and active through consistent workouts and proper nutrition. That’s worth a lot more in the real world then any competition trophy collecting dust on the shelf.
I’ve got lots of pics from our road trip posted in a photo album on my FaceBook page at:
Newfoundland Motorcycle Road Trip Pictures
18 Comments
Nelson
Fathers are Special Lee, you and your father look really happy in the pictures and it looks like you both had a great time. My father who’s 83 yrs young is my inspiration he was in the Army and he won a Mr. Arm contest in Puerto Rico way back when they gave out individual awards. I saved some pic’s just so I can enjoy knowing that you and I have something in common We love our dads and we love to live a Strong and Healthy life. Keep up the good work Lee… Nel…. PS/ My elder Bro. Nick is NYPD retired, I am a former Marine Vietnam Vet, my daughter is FDNY EMT, my youngest son plays football… goes to show you how much our family is strong minded…
John Roberts
looks like ya had fun. very nice area to live . any good jobs up that way?
George
Incredible!
That’s what it’s all about!
Lee,keep up the good work!
George
And god bless ya both’
Ron Dunbar
Lee, sounds like a great time. Your Dad looks Damn good for 60 years young.
Hope you two had good quality time together.
mark
good to hear from you hope you had fun look’s like you did
siva
your very lucky person ………dad and son were close friends.. super bikes
Rick
That looked like an interesting trip. Glad you guys had a good time together.
Dave Ruel
Awesome Lee! You’re lucky to have such a great connection with your dad! It’s priceless!
Talk to you next week bro!
– Dave
Ian
Lee,
Good to see that you respect your Da and that you care for him as he heads into middle age. I’m as old as your father and am a keen motorcyclist and like your Pa, I go to the gym three time a week. I take my inspiration from you and others on the net who stress the benefits of exercise in general and resistance workouts in particular. I eat properly – well, 95% of the time – and follow a structured programme of cardio and resistance exercises. Thank you for your inspiration, send my regards to your Dad. Look after him and excuse me now; I’m off to Scotland next week on my bike; the scenery is up to Newfoundland standard, the whiskey probably better. Best wishes.
Ian
Ian
Sorry Lee, forgot to tell you that my father is alive and kicking at ninety!
Colton
Sounds like the two of you had a great time! It’s always good to go back home and spend some quality time with your parents…. And riding bikes is an awesome way to do so!!!
Tito-Erobu
You sure did have a blast Lee,fathers inspire a whole lot.My dad for one,never raised an eyebrow when started out in ’96,it gladened his to see his son look big and strong.When i fell off,he kept encouraging me.Now i’m back,and back for good.
Joey Vaillancourt
Lee, that really hit home man. I have wanted to do this for a long time with the old man as well…nothing stopping me I guess, just too busy! Got to make time. Congrats on taking action and living this experience.
I envy that
leehayward
Thanks for all the comments!
My dad stumbled upon this post the other day (he checks out my site from time to time to see what I’m up to) and he was pleasantly surprised to see that I took the time to share this with my website followers. It also gave him a little ego boost as well to know that he’s an inspiration and a positive role model for the “Total Fitness Bodybuilding” lifestyle.
Warren
Hi Lee
Its amazing that the 2 of you have a connection , Awesome bro .
Vinay
Hi Lee,
I really appreciate your love and responsibility towards your parents bro, take care abt your pa… and thanks for sending me your emails.. Damn I been hitting rehab session to quit my beer problem…Hmm Hopefully I gonna hit my gym in the next week…
freeman chwamale Noberto
Lee if all wishes were horses! here i dint get that much time of adventure with dad but loved him too much en i wish he was a little simple i would have enjoyed my moments but he has been tough that going for sport used to annoy him a lot en sometimes he chase me a way from home.i love what your dads relationship with son.