I gave up social drinking in October 2022, and then my dreams began to expand.  December 2023, I decided I wanted to host, learn to train and raise funds through a 1/2 Marathon I'd host for my 40th birthday that June; although I'd never run or attended one, and hadn't run in years.  So I did that.

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Then my dream was to run another....then I did 10+ more 1/2 Marathons in less than 2 years.

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Somewhere in there I accidentally ended up with a life-changing coach, became friends with world class triathletes and signed up for a 70.3 before I knew how to swim or ride a road bike.  My 2nd 70.3, 9 months later, I took 53 minutes off my time. 

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The dreams keep unfolding, for I fall into the Para-Athlete category as I am missing most of my right arm, and so I was 1/6 drawn to compete in Ironman 70.3 World Championships in November 2025; approximately 2 years after I looked my Coach in the eye and said, "I signed up for a 70.3, can you please teach me to swim and I guess I need to buy a bike?!" 

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This endeavour is bigger than me, but as I am chasing dreams along the way, I am inspiring others.  That is my biggest dream of all.  To speak, inspire, motivate, encourage and connect with those who do the same.  This race, this is an extraordinary catalyst to expand my ability to do so.   But I need your help to get there.  Please consider partnering with me financially as this sport is no small feat.  I'd also love to meet you if you're interested in connecting, expanding, inspiring, having me be on your team.

 

Dreams don't matter if they aren't igniting or connecting others.  But for now, this dream is beyond terrifying to me, but really, who said terrifying was a bad thing?  Please join me.