Do you mind passing the Grey Poupon...

I had a really nice time last night. Alice and I were invited for a cocktails at a friend's house. It was Alice and myself and two other couples. Really nice people and easy, cordial conversation.

There was wine, premium dark beer, cheese and crackers and some h'orderves. It was a U-shape seating arrangement of comfortable dark leather chairs and a sofa with subtle music playing in the background.

It was very civilized and classy. I was very proud of myself. For the most part, I behaved like an adult and didn't take the evening down to a high school level. I also kept my mouth shut and listened as much as I talked. It wasn't easy, but I proved to myself I could act my age.

Don't want to do that again. To much like church.

I'd love to hang out with the same people again, but next time at a tequila bar or some low brow establishment, like my basement. I could tell deep down "they like to party". Tony's the consume Italian, he's a good looking, very athletic guy who likes planting the double kisses.

If Tony wasn't a friend, I'd think he was trying to pick Alice up. I got a charge watching him work his charm. He's the Italian Stallion, very "touchy feely". Alice is the opposite.

We left around midnight, I could tell they were getting tired and it looks like it was a long day for them. It's an obvious sign when Tony's wife has the hiccups and was drinking water. Tony also had to get up at 6 am for a golf game. With that said, they were still very gracious hosts.

When we got home, it was down to the bar and Alice and I hung out until 3 am, having cocktails, listening to 70's music and I was twittering under the influence. The night lasted long enough to cause a slight hangover this am.

Sitting at the bar, I made a couple of major decisions. The first was that I'm going to start wearing the captains hat on my training runs. Essentially, I'm making the full commitment to being the Captain. I figured I should train as I race. The second decision was that I'm going to try and get a reality show.

In terms of training, I took the day off. I can hardly walk and I start a very different training schedule tomorrow. My long rides and runs are now going to be during the week. I'm trying to free up my weekends to spend more time around the family and on the deck.

In keeping with my second major decision, this morning I wrote an outline of what my TRAINING PAYNE REALITY SHOW would be about and I've already sent it to TLC, MTV and Spike TV. Let me know what you think and if you think it will work or not and any suggestions.

Also, if you know someone in the Industry who may be able to help get it produced, pass my info along.

Training Payne – Reality TV Series.

Cameras follow “The Captain” (Bryan Payne), an ex-fattie, Ironman Triathlete, as he swims, bikes, runs, races, and parties and interacts with interesting people, as he serendipitously crosses the Globe.

By Day, he trains and by night, he drinks lots of beer and parties just as hard. Along the way he brings out the individual stories of everyday people who have overcome great odds to become athletes or he blends into everyday situations and shows extreme athletes don’t have to be one-dimensional and boring.

The “Captain” makes it work with his likeable personality, above average people skills and years of “rain making” in sales.

Side stories may include:

Preparing for weekend races and travelling to get there, showing the preparation and all sorts of weird adventures along the way

Finding other extreme endurance athletes and supporting or joining them in their quest to accomplish a goal. Like swimming the English Channel or running 100 miles.

Showing the fun and unique relationship he has with his family, such as betting his overweight son $1000 that he can't do swim club for 3 months without missing a session, or helping his daughters boyfriend get a job without being gentle.

Doing large volumes of training in pain after many night of debauchery.

Showing the mental toughness and mind games it takes to train for extreme endurance events.

Showing the differences in global cultures and yet the common bond that naturally exists between endurance athletes.

Highlighting extreme endurance events and brings them to the public consciousness, as he completes them.

Highlighting the extreme personality and “all or nothing” approach to living ones life.

Every once in a while, showing the “ugly side” of partying and pushing other people to their maximum tolerance level.

Not being afraid to let it all “hang out there”.

Showing a 44 year old can have the mentality of a “mature 17 year old”.

The “unwavering, loving and patient support of his wife Alice”.

Trying to stay at people’s homes and find training partners along the way through blogging and twittering for assistance.

Everyday blogging his adventures so people can follow daily.

Rest Day - Recovery

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