Where it all began.

Two years ago I stood on the sidelines at Ironman Arizona in Tempe and watched my brother finish his first Ironman. I witnessed him go through an intense rush of emotions. I was jealous of how he was feeling at that moment in time. I too wanted to feel that euphoric one day. I was tired of feeling sad, not worthwhile as a Mom and feeling guilty about taking a pill just to feel normal. It was at that moment I stood and made a commitment to complete a triathlon  in 2011.

Tomorrow I will stand in that exact same spot. It is the spot where some would say my triathlon "madness" all began. I will not be racing and I am ok with that as I will be cheering friends on. I look at where I am two years later and am amazed at how much has changed for the better, since I made that commitment.


Good luck to all the athletes racing tomorrow. How many people will you inspire?

Pictures from IMAZ 2010:

Dedicated to my brother, my coach, my inspiration.