Introduction

Wow, hard to believe that I have a blog. I have never been confident in my writing ability but I love to talk...so maybe we can all view this as an opportunity for me to talk while writing...far less intimidating that way.

I commence my Ironman training on Monday morning for Ironman Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) on June 27, 2010. I was one of those people who thought Ironman triathletes were a crazy and neurotic bunch. Maybe they still are and I am now one of those...not new news to anyone but me apparently.

I have been participating in triathlons off and on over the past 10 years, but have taken a more serious approach the past four years or so, after the birth of my youngest. I had the incredible opportunity to qualify for and run the Boston Marathon in '08...a decade long dream. So, here I am now tackling the next thing on the docket.

It seems that this journey is like gestation. Forty or so weeks from now until the big day. At this point I'm in the state of waiting, wondering and expectation. I hear and read about it from others, but until I experience it for myself (like labor and childbirth) I will not know. Through this time I will be challenged physically, mentally and spiritually as I prioritize and plan how my time and energy will be spent.

I am incredibly grateful to God that he has worked in me to give me wonderful things; to my husband for encouraging me, loving me, and providing childcare; my coach for his expertise and confidence; to my children for their constant questions as to why I would do such a thing; and to my friends, family and training partners who believe in me.

With this I know embark on my journey of training and blogging. I will do my best to keep you posted on new truths, challenges, and the ways in which I experience the power that has been placed in me. Thank you for reading.