End of an Era
I completed my 4th Eagleman Triathlon on Sunday and I have to say that after all these years, I am still in love with this damn race. I knew this year would be my last. IT was the plan, I wasn’t even supposed to start this year, as I didn’t really bike or swim much since January... and well, what the hell.
I smirked as I felt my first jellyfish.... I smirked as I sloshed through ankle deep mud..... I smirked when I felt the crosswinds.. I smirked at the hot asphalt... and I SMILED as I crossed that finishline.
I am closing this chapter in my life for now. Looking back this would have been my 6th Eagleman, baring the DQ’d (disqualified) in 2010, and the didn’t start in 2012 due to mom’s passing... so officially it’s my 4th and MY LAST, for now.
SEE...I set out on this jaunt 7 years ago with visions of qualifying for Kona... the Hawaii full Ironman. But being really naïve can make you grow up real fast. I worked my arsh off that first year and thought that the possibility for me to land one of the (then two slots to Hawaii in my age group) was within reach...and alas the reality check that was handed to me formulated the endurance athlete that I am today....
I hope that one day you too can experience something so life changing and grow!
For now... ado.... I have to get ready for my sprint triathlon this coming Sunday!
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