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The Gift of Triathlon

My last post was asking for advice on which of two triathlons to register for first, knowing that both will sell out.  I got advice from lots of people, via twitter, comments, and emails.  Of course, the advice was about 50/50 as to which one to take a gamble on.  One comment, however, was the decision making comment.  Not at the moment I read it, but not long after.
ironmomma.com said...
PS; Can you send me your email? maryeggers@gmail.com...... I have something for you :-)
So, curious, I sent Mary my email address.  We exchanged a few pleasant emails, and she let me know something was on it's way.  Just the fact that Mary reads my blog is overwhelming.  I admire Mary greatly, not just as a triathlete but as a person, and a mother.  I read Mary's blog every day.  The first time she commented on my blog I was "star struck".  We've never met.  She is Coach Kelly's coach.  That's how I found her in the first place, by clicking on a link in one of Trimommy's posts several months back. 

Just a few short hours later, I received an email from Mary with the subject line of Merry Christmas!!!!
And in the email was an attachment.  When I opened the attachment, tears came to my eyes, and I was rendered speechless (an unusual event!).  I had been given the gift of my entry fee to Irongirl Syracuse by the Train-This Multisport Coaches!  


I am completely honored that they chose to give me this gift.  And now, I feel the need to step it up, get a PR, and kick some Irongirl butt on August 7th.  I can now do Green Lakes and Irongirl.  I don't have to worry about one selling out before I can pay for it.  This is truly one of the nicest gifts that I have ever been given.  This is why I love the multisport community.  Where else would strangers help a girl who is a little down on her luck register for a race?   They didn't just give me an entry fee.  They gave me hope.  Hope that I can contiunue to do something I love, something that makes me happy, and in turn, makes me a better mother to my boys.


Thank You Mary and the rest of the Train-This team.  I promise to make you proud at the Syracuse Iron Girl!
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Unknown said…
You have already made me proud by being tough during this hard time, for loving your children with a vengeance, and for keeping up your determination! YOu will have an awesome season!!
December 23, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Unknown said…
I can't wait to cheer you on this year!!
December 23, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Anonymous said…
Sister we love to play Santa! And remember this: we think you are incredible just the way you are. Clearly you live an authenic, integrity focused life, please don't change a thing. It is us who look up to you in awe!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 23, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Unknown said…
You are so welcome!!! :) Merry Christmas and Ill see you out there!!! I love my Team!!! and it helps that I LOVE MY COACH MARY TOO!!! :)
December 23, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Wanna Be Iron Mommy said…
I printed out the attachment. And I get a little teary eyed every time I look at it. I don't think I can say thank you enough!
December 23, 2010 at 5:49 PM
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