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Peter Lougheed XC ski day for Mito Dec 29 2012 – click here for the video!

I think about 15 guys and gals showed up for the annual 100 km Cross Country Ski at Peter Lougheed Park yesterday … led by Team Mito. Big shout out to Brigid who prepared a wonderful lunch of chilli! Great day! “Best conditions in the 5 years of the big ski” – said Brendan who has done ‘em all. (I arrived late during the 2nd loop … and skiied about 35 km.) Super beautiful & super fun – I made a movie capturing a wee bit of the day that I was a part off.

I’ve been returning to the ‘home land’ every year since moving to Calgary in 2003 (like a good Maritimer does) however I thought that I maybe able to ‘hold off’ this year.   However, by the end of August … I was missing my annual return.  I began to think about running the PEI Marathon on October 14/12. I pulled out Hal Higgdon’s guide to running a Marathon … set my sights on a 3 hour Marathon (I did it 10 years earlier in PEI) … and pretended the race was not just 7 weeks away.

At about 16 km … my legs were hurting.  I was kind of concerned … as I had never experienced this.  I was thinking … “hmm, just 16 km in … why do my legs hurt?”

I was very pleased with myself at the half way point in a time of 1 hour 27 minutes. (I had an extra 3 minutes to hit my goal of 3 hours.)

At Kilometer 25 … my legs begged me to stop … and they won.

I seen quite a few old friends along the course, at water stations … stopping for hugs. In my mind … I figured I would try to enjoy the finish … and be okay with a 4 hour time.  I was very pleased (and surprised) to finish in 3 hours 17 min.

… I’ll be back. I figure that I have another 3 hour marathon in me … before exiting my 40′s.  (I’ll need more running miles and pace myself in the first half.)

Bryon Howard - Gangster Style - at PEI Marathon

I did it again! Successfully represented senior buyers in the purchase of a ridge lot Bunglow in Tuscany at 94% of the listing price.  Wow! They are excited about the magnificent location on the Ridge in  with PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS, C.O.P & DOWNTOWN CALGARY! This custom built fully finished executive bungalow is the perfect combination of luxury & location. Floor to ceiling windows on the main floor allow for tons of natural light & offer great views from your living room, kitchen, eating area & master bedroom.

ReMax Realtor Bryon Howard has execited buyers over this perfect home.

Custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & hardwood flooring make the kitchen an entertainer’s dream. Open concept & vaulted ceilings throughout, 3 way fireplace, built in desk area & extensive finishing upgrades – truly special living space.  They will enjoy the walk out level – perfect for entertaining their adult children with a full wet bar, wine storage and spacious family room with a 2nd fireplace – for the Grand children!

My buyers wanted a walk out bungalow with South or West Back Yard & Views

Silver Spring Home

Fantastic 4 bedroom immaculate hillside home with over 2200 sq. ft. of development with both city and mountain views! Within short walking distance of public and catholic schools, the Bow River and terrific Parks. Need LRT to work? No problem — two stations are less than 5 minutes away. Over $80,000 in updates in the last few years including New Windows and Doors, Furnace, Driveway, Deck, Fence, Landscaping and Flooring. You’ll love the kitchen in the center of the home with corian counter tops, slate floors and stainless steel appliances. Large windows make this home super bright and the perfect basement has a huge rec room and two walkouts! Watch the sun set on the huge gorgeous deck above the garage on those long summer nights or enjoy the park like WEST back yard with loads of beautiful trees.Don’t miss out on this stunning home, call to view today!

MLS #C3518121

Offered at $429,900

Marda Loop Condo

Stunning one bedroom condo in the appropriately named building, Dream. This complex offers a beautifully designed courtyard, heated underground parking including visitors’ parking and separate storage. #203 is bright and open with 9′ ceilings. The well designed and functional kitchen includes lots of cupboards, black appliances and a breakfast bar. A spacious dining area provides plenty of space for a table and chairs. The gas fireplace adds a great deal of warmth in the living room. The balcony is a good size and great for entertaining. The extra large master bedroom offers a large closet area and cheater door to the 4-piece bath and insuite laundry. The den makes a perfect computer room. If you desire a great place to live in the best location in Calgary – this is it! In the heart of Marda Loop – Shopping, transportation, restaurants, entertainment & Parks are within walking distance. Close proximity to Westhills, downtown and the road to the Mountains.

MLS #C3517656   Offered at 259,900

I enjoy racing … and I enjoy giving back to the community.

Recently I contacted my friend Tony Smith of Smith Events. Tony runs University of Calgary Triathlon Club, Canmore Try-A-Triathlon, XTERRA Alberta Off-road Triathlon & Duathlon Festival, Golden Triangle – 3 Day Triathles Tour and 1 Day Epic, and a bunch more endurance events.

I’m going to be sponsoring Tony’s events … whereby each person who signs up for an event will get a water bottle.

In exchange, Tony will give me a link on his website … and place a finishing banner at his events.

My business manager, Sue Styles, helped me create the below copy for Tony’s website.

Bryon Howard,

e: Bryon@TheHowardTeam.net t: 403-287-3880 w: http://www.TheHowardTeam.net   fb: bryon.howard

Recently … I’ve been considering the spelling of my name. Way to many people think my name is pronounced Byron … but it is pronounced Brian. It’s really screwed up … because it’s spelled Bryon.

I’m not sure why my parents did this to me.  I still love ‘em … even though since grade 1 … on the 1st day of school the teacher called me Byron … and all the kids laughed … and called me this until about November.  This happens less frequently since high school … but still happens at least every three or four  years.  (I’m really glad I’m not still in school. That sucked.)

I like my last name … and will work on branding it. Howard is cool. Bryon is alright. I hate Byron. I’m not fancy about Brian.

I love selling Calgary real estate … and want it to be easy for people to recognize me … and find me.  I work with ReMax … which is a powerful brand and has 37% of the market share in Calgary. I’m want my personal brand to match ReMax … and will ALWAYS use the ReMax logo along with this brand concept.

Below are some concepts that my good friend Greg Kolodziejzyk came up with.

I told Greg that I wanted to copy Greg Hamre’s logo. (See below the header from The Hamre Team’s website.) I met Greg Hamre and his bro at a ReMax conference in Banff in November. He’s a super cool guy. He and his family sell Real Estate in Ottawa. http://www.weknowottawa.com  (I hope he doesn’t mind. I’ll have to remember to ask him.)

I’m leaning towards the logo on the top right corner. If you have any thoughts on this … you could post below – or send me an email.

Branding Bryon Howard - Calgary, Alberta ReMax Realtor