IRONMAN, there is nothing else like it in the world. What other competition combines such physical fitness, mental toughness and emotional resolve into one? A test of endurance, which forces you to dig deep down and just when you think you have lost it, you break through the wall and become one.
I think about it every day. Crossing the finish line and being told I have done something incredible. Looking at it now, being nine months away, I see a Beast, a Mountain, that if I want to crush the beast and climb the Mountain, I will need these every step of the way.
I hope to be INSPIRING, not only to myself but to the people around me.
I need to be RESILIENT, to make it through a journey such as this, recovery and training for so long as so focused will take its toll, but over time will be worth it.
OPTIMISTIC, I need to look to the future and see that every step is one closer to my end goal. Even in the toughest conditions or the longest training sessions, I need to keep spirits high.
NUTRITION. What is an athlete without the right fuel? If I want to go fast and be successful , I need to put in the right nutrients.
MOTIVATED. Everything is going to be hard, but I need to stay motivated to stay the course until the finish. My family and friends will help, but ultimately it is up to me to stay motivated out there.
ACCOUNTABLE. Consistency leads to more cosistency which lead to success with leads to greatness. Every day need to have its own mini goals.
NEVER GIVE UP! It will all be worth it. All the trials and tribulations, the hard days, the easy days, the preparation and execution are all reliant upon me never giving up.
Being Inspiring, Resilient, Optimistic, Nutrition conscious, Motivated, Accountable and Never giving up will ultimately lead to the greatest day of my life.
Becoming One.
Becoming an IRONMAN!
-Catch Me If You Can
