Best shape of my life

I would say it was October of '06, having completed 3 tris and a marathon.  Then I slacked off...

Hoping to surpass it next summer, assuming I survive HIM training.

I'm always optimistic that I haven't hit it yet...

EDIT -- Reminds me of a joke (oldie but a goodie):

"Have you lived here all your life?"

"Not yet."

but I'm thinking within a few years I'll reach my genetic potential. 

Given the amount of time, effort, desire, and money that I can do now....

I think that 99.9% of all of us here need to add my caveat when discussing our genetic potential. 

Back in 1988, at 22, I ran a 2:56 marathon. In 2006 I ran my first IM. I think I was in better shape in 1988, I think if I was into triahlons back then I could have done better.

Although I was putting in more training time when I did the IM, even though I was running 50 - 60 miles a week back in '88.

Good point! 

In shape. Hmmmm. I can bench 2x (almost) my weight, I can deadlift 2.5X my weight and squat 2.5X my weight.

 I guess that's in shape.

I'm actually about 20 heavy than I was when I was playing volleyball all the time , and I really doubt that I could just jump up and grab a basketball rim with both hands pretty easy.
but I can go a long way swimming/biking/running

I hope to be in the best shape of my life next year.  I've been overweight most of my life from about age 13 on with the exception of ages 15-18 (after an illness) and then again when from 23-24 (after a bad breakup).  I am now 42 and I've lost 35 pounds this year.  I have another 20-25 pounds that I want to lose but I think I've finally figured it out.  I'm hoping to reach my goal by the end of the year, just in time for my birthday next year.  

I've never been athletic but I complete a sprint triathlon last year and another this year.  I'm signed up for two more, one in October and one in December.  Next year, my goal is to try an Olympic Distance.  That's why I think I'll be in the best shape next year.   

Hmm, sound like a good training plan!  :-)