I have lots of tri buddies. Some are slower, most are faster. I have friends I talk about training with. Friends who I run with, friends I bike with, friends I swim with. I have friends I motivate and friends who motivate me. There are my tri heroes, my tri coaches, and even my tri enemies. Everyone I have met in real life or chatted with on line because of triathlon has a special place in my tri life. Love or hate, they have all gotten me to where I am in the sport. There are also several people who I have met who have been more than just an influence to me as an athlete. They have become great friends who have helped me through some of the most difficult days of my life. They have called, texted, dropped by. Dragged me out for a swim, bike or run when I needed most to stop thinking. They have gotten me to where I am in life. There is one person who has become a big part of my life because of triathlon who less than ...
My journey, trying to be an Ironman, while dealing with anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, self doubt, and life as a single mom with two grown sons, a crazy ass dog, and a handful of cats.