One of my life goals is to participate and finish an Ironman. No, not a 70.3 Ironman...a full Ironman...2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run which equals 140.6 miles!! I've always talked about it, but have never moved forward with it until a good friend, Maggie, emailed me with the subject line "What do you say?" In the email was the link to Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas. I must have stared at the main page for about an hour. I actually was visualizing myself doing and finishing the race. Then tons of thoughts and questions filled my mind...."WOW, it's in Texas!?" "We would be swimming in a lake and not the ocean!" "SWEET, NO SHARKS!" "Awesome, no salt water in my mouth." "WOW, it's in May!?" "I wonder how hot it will be?" "Is this a good time in my life to do this?" "How do I train?" "Who am I going to train with?" "How much is all this going to cost me?" "Can my body handle it?" "I know I'm mentally strong for it!" "What do I have to lose...besides $630? ha!" etc.
Well after three sleepless nights, talking it over with my family & Maggie, and praying about it, I decided to register with the financial help from Tulio, my daddy (Papa Lu), Patty & Fernando. $630 is a huge commitment! But hey you can't put a price on a life goal/dream! I'm pumped!
I WILL FINISH the race. I will be an IRON(wo)MAN!
It will be a fun journey and I am up for the challenge! BRING IT!
