Josh, as always, I love reading your blog. In many ways, it mirrors my journey in Triathlon. I have always been a runner but injuries and too many miles left my body fairly broken. Like you, it first started as a way to lose weight, but the competitive side took hold. When the injuries happened, I knew I needed to make a change. Hence trying triathlons. While it has always stoked the competitive side of me, it has become something more. The need to realize one’s fullest potential is a drive like know other. For me, it also has to do with showing my children that anything is possible. When I finished my first full Ironman last May, I knew I wanted to do more and I knew I had more to accomplish. Since that day I have pushing myself to make that happen. Sunday, I will toe the line again at IM Des Moines. My friends and family sometimes struggle to understand why I train and do what I do, but I know. I have my why. Thanks for continuing to share your story. I so enjoy reading it. Good luck as you take on this new challenge, as it is only through adversity can one really achieve their true potential. Cheers and Happy Running!!!
Jeff! As always, thank you for reading + the message of encouragement. This part definitely stood out to me: "My friends and family sometimes struggle to understand why I train and do what I do, but I know. I have my why." I often feel the same way. "I'm waking up before 6:00 am to make sure I have time to run," is usually received with a puzzled look or a "gross" comment. Not always easy, but it fulfills me in ways few things in life do. Good luck on Sunday! I look forward to hearing how it went!
Josh, as always, I love reading your blog. In many ways, it mirrors my journey in Triathlon. I have always been a runner but injuries and too many miles left my body fairly broken. Like you, it first started as a way to lose weight, but the competitive side took hold. When the injuries happened, I knew I needed to make a change. Hence trying triathlons. While it has always stoked the competitive side of me, it has become something more. The need to realize one’s fullest potential is a drive like know other. For me, it also has to do with showing my children that anything is possible. When I finished my first full Ironman last May, I knew I wanted to do more and I knew I had more to accomplish. Since that day I have pushing myself to make that happen. Sunday, I will toe the line again at IM Des Moines. My friends and family sometimes struggle to understand why I train and do what I do, but I know. I have my why. Thanks for continuing to share your story. I so enjoy reading it. Good luck as you take on this new challenge, as it is only through adversity can one really achieve their true potential. Cheers and Happy Running!!!
Jeff! As always, thank you for reading + the message of encouragement. This part definitely stood out to me: "My friends and family sometimes struggle to understand why I train and do what I do, but I know. I have my why." I often feel the same way. "I'm waking up before 6:00 am to make sure I have time to run," is usually received with a puzzled look or a "gross" comment. Not always easy, but it fulfills me in ways few things in life do. Good luck on Sunday! I look forward to hearing how it went!