This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman.

I’m a fan of sports! I think I was raised that way…

Yes, I am a triathlete at this stage in life but it hasn’t always been that way. As a kid I played every sport under the sun. I could not have imagined a life without sports as a child, teenager, college student and now triathlete!

It is with this in mind that I share this post…

Last week, I was on a business trip in Birmingham, AL. I was meeting some clients after work at a local establishment. An hour into our conversation, I was made aware that a certain NBA basketball star had found his way into the room. I didn’t think anything about (and I have never been one to gawk at pro athletes and/or movie stars.)

When I did casually turn to notice, I saw former NBA all-star and fellow Auburn grad sitting behind me. I asked my clients if they might like a photo with Sir Charles. So, as any respectable Southern gentleman would do, I got up walked over and tapped Charles on the shoulder. He turned around, I shook his hand and made the ask…

Here’s the result (and don’t ever be intimidated by a situation; AFTER ALL you never know unless you ASK!)

Charles Barkley @ The Village Tavern in Birmingham, AL