Ironman Canada 2012
So I have been wanting to start a blog for a long time now, but a decision I made today made me decide to go for it. I did something today that I NEVER thought I would do. I registered to do a full Ironman in 2012 in Canada!
For those of you that know me, I was very 'non-athletic' after school and through most of my 20's. I decided about 7 years ago to register for an Olympic Distance Triathlon with some friends to raise money to help find a cure for blood cancers. That was one of the scariest days of my life because I couldn't really swim, I couldn't run a mile & I didn't remember the last time I had been on a bike and I was already 30 - what was I thinking!!! Well I am still here, I finished it :-)
I have since stayed on with Team in Training and have done over 10 events raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in hopes to find a cure for blood cancers. I have kept it 'safe' with distances over the years as it was more about the organization! I just love the people in the organization & the world of triathlon!
I have been blessed to meet so many amazing people along the way! One of which become one of my dearest friends in the world, and who was my original coach that saw how sad my swimming skills were, Mary Carey! She has never given up on me, nor have most of my friends and they seem to believe in me more than I do. But today became the day that I had to belive in myself & put myself to the ULTIMATE test!
For those of you who aren't familiar with the Ironman distance of triathlon, it is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and then 26.2 miles of running...you read that right - a full marathon AFTER the swim & the bike! I am thankful to have other friends that will be doing this race too, some first timers like me & others veterans to this distance & sport. I look forward to training with them & hopefully us keeping each other motivated!
I have since stayed on with Team in Training and have done over 10 events raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in hopes to find a cure for blood cancers. I have kept it 'safe' with distances over the years as it was more about the organization! I just love the people in the organization & the world of triathlon!
I have been blessed to meet so many amazing people along the way! One of which become one of my dearest friends in the world, and who was my original coach that saw how sad my swimming skills were, Mary Carey! She has never given up on me, nor have most of my friends and they seem to believe in me more than I do. But today became the day that I had to belive in myself & put myself to the ULTIMATE test!
For those of you who aren't familiar with the Ironman distance of triathlon, it is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and then 26.2 miles of running...you read that right - a full marathon AFTER the swim & the bike! I am thankful to have other friends that will be doing this race too, some first timers like me & others veterans to this distance & sport. I look forward to training with them & hopefully us keeping each other motivated!
Only 363 days away - wish me luck & I will keep everyone posted on training & my sanity!!
Wow! I have such admiration for you honey. I'm really looking forward to hearing more updates on this next journey of yours. You are going to shine!!!
ReplyDeleteLuv ya girl,
Barbara