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I’d been training pretty regularly for short course triathlons for about 5 years. Mostly as an outlet for my energy and a practice in discipline. As the years passed, the distance got a little longer. Until finally, in 2014, I decided: I would do the Ironman. For my 40th birthday. For an epic memory of that milestone. For the tattoo.
“It’s a long road, and everyone loves a finish line.” -CT
Of all the pictures from that day, November 15, 2015, the best day of my life so far, this is my favorite one. My brother Alex captured it, reaching his iPhone into the finishing chute and just shooting.
Until that very moment, I’d never dared to imagine it. I had left the crossing of the finish line out of all of my visualizations. Not one time I imagined it, in 10 months of training. I only wanted to experience it in real life. In this moment.
I think I also knew then that I was accomplishing something pretty special. Something not many people undertake. Something I wanted to carry into the future with me. From that moment, on.
THE IRONMAN STORIES
- Ironman: About Rest
Monday, I can’t help myself: “How was your weekend?!” 9/10 times, the answer is: “Busy”. I know. “Tell me one thing real quick!” Most of the answers I get come in the form of an inventory … Read more - Ironman: Mind Your Transitions
If there is one lesson from Ironman I think applies to anyone who is any kind of goal-driven, this is the one. I remember when I learned about the concept of the brick workout. I’ll have … Read more - Ironman: Breathing in Water
It was the moment I had been waiting for over a year. It was dark outside, but I had seen my family. I was barefoot, but fully dressed in my wetsuit. I was slowly walking alongside … Read more
This was one of the most inspiring things I have ever witnessed! Gives me chills just thinking about it! So honored I got to be there to witness you crossing that finish line!!!
Mal! I love how much it means to you too 😍. The cheer squad was everywhere and 🔑 to crossing it. 🙏🏼
I am so grateful you were there 🙏🏼
Those leg muscles though!!! 💪🏻💪🏻 I wish I had known you then so I could have been there and worn the pink t-shirt. You are amazing.
Did you zoom in on them? I was training 24 hours a week at the end. I was fit. 💪🏼 💖
You continue to amaze and inspire me, CT. I can’t tell you the number of couch to triathlon programs I’ve started and quit. To see Team Trudeau there cheering you on fills my heart and I wish I could have been there to be a part of it. You keep going! Thank YOU for being an inspiration.
My favorite PAD hi! Thank you 🙏🏼. We keep going!
Yes! Can’t wait for these stories. You inspired then and you continue to inspire. 💖
Aww thanks Graz! And right back at you. I can’t do my life fully without you! ♥️ I love you girl.