IRONman Sharpens IRONman

IRONman Sharpens IRONman

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

Proverbs 27:17 

The Ironman Journey is like no other. It forces you to push yourself past your physical and mental limits, and to address every obstacle that stands in your way head on. No Ironman has gotten where they are by pretending to be great. They have gotten where they are because they have put in the time, the preparation, the pain, and the effort to be great. No Ironman has gotten where they are easily. They have not gotten where they are by avoiding their weaknesses, but by acknowledging them and accepting them as a challenge to be better.

As Triathletes, we all acknowledge these truths in one another. There is an unspoken automatic bond among triathletes that they have experienced and fought similar battles. They have fought their ways out of the trenches, they have pushed their way through unfamiliar circumstances and uncomfortable amounts of pain, and they have faced the mental demons that urge you to quit when you've reached the lowest of lows. We can speak of unforgettable memories on the race course, and a lifetime of lessons learned throughout the journey. And that is why, sometimes our greatest weapon in this sport, is each other.

I have created this blog to share some of the most valuable lessons I have learned throughout my journey, what I have learned from other athletes, and how the sport of Triathlon has and continues to change and shape me. I hope it inspires a few along the way who are training for their first Ironman, or even their first triathlon, or even just someone who needs something positive in their life to bring them purpose and passion.

"You have to fall in love with the process of becoming great."