14 Years...

On March 13, 2004 I completed my FIRST ever triathlon in the small town of Athens Texas at the Athens Sprint Triathlon. I had to swim 300 meters in a pool, bicycle 14 miles on my road bike, then run the dreaded 3.1 mile out and back course on a cute little country road. Never ever did I think I could do it; but guess what? I DID IT. The whole thing with placing third in the gals 19 and under age group didn't matter but it was very cool that I did. I said to everyone I'd never do more than a sprint triathlon because the distance was so much. Well in 2005 I did my first Olympic distance, in 2006 I did my first Half Iron distance, and in 2008 I did and completed my first ever Ironman distance. I can't ever put into words what the sport has done for me. The people I've met have become family; the places I've raced in have been breathtaking, the journey has been life changing. I've done countless Sprints and Olympics, 7 or 8 Half Irons (I've lost count), and 3 Iron distance triathlons from 2004 through 2017. This coming 2018 season I'm focusing on shorter distance races, 2 Sprints and 1 Olympic distance triathlons. As I said earlier I just can't put into words what this port has meant. It's helped me control my depression; it's helped me become more confident (which is a work in progress still), and it's given me belief that anything is possible. I love the opportunities I have coming up to inspire and help others in the sport. I will blog about that opportunity once it becomes official. Thank you to all for the support and encouragement over the past 14 years. This sport is AMAZING and LIFE CHANGING!

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