My Story
Every day, I'm thankful for the gift of triathlon
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From Colon Cancer Survivor to Ironman
Paul Weigel June 17, 2014
As triathletes, we all face our own physical challenges as we strive to hear our name at the finish line. To be honest, I’ve heard too many times that even making it to the start of an Ironman is more than half of the race.
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Who Would Have Expected
F. Heidi Musser May 30, 2014
"Individuals can affect the world by becoming a model or an example in their small circle of influence. Just as a stone thrown into a pond causes ripples to gradually keep going out until eventually they are very small, so our acts influence the ecology of the entire human race." —Anonymous -
Alcatraz Swimming Society
Gary Emich May 27, 2014
Shriek, shriek, shriek. The 4:30 a.m. alarm catapults me from the deepest regions of sleep. For an instant I am not sure what day it is or why the alarm clock is screaming at me. Ugh! It sinks in.
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Why the Ironman?
Heidi Wohle May 19, 2014
At 36, with two kids and a more than full-time career, people who don’t know me will often ask, “Why the Ironman? Why torture your body for hours for just a finisher’s medal and a box to mark off your bucket list?”
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My Weight Loss Journey
Dave Dallas May 13, 2014
The tags were off and the feet were through the legs. With a jump I hiked the jeans up over my torso and buttoned up the crotch. They fit. I felt like I was in high school all over again.
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Getting to the Starting Line
Leslie Puzio May 06, 2014
I would like to share my story in hopes that it could possibly provide some inspiration and hope to those out there contemplating triathlon or those just getting started and feeling discouraged that anything is possible.
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All for Charity
Laurie Colborn April 28, 2014
Since we were children my parents have always taught us to be charitable to others and to give back to our community. Little did I know that this life lesson would introduce me to a sport I have come to love while providing me the comfort of a lasting memory with my father. Two gifts, I will cherish for the rest of my life.
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Finding My Sport
Craig Mitchelldyer April 21, 2014
April 1, 2014, was my first runner-versary. A year ago I had never run for fun a day in my life. I couldn’t even run around the block without thinking I was going to die. Now that seems like forever ago. Since that first “run” I have run over 400 miles and have raced in a 5k, 8k, 10k, half of a half marathon and two triathlons. It has been fun to look back on the last year and remember where I was, what I’ve become and where I still need to go.
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Blessed and Persistent
Steve Pulver April 17, 2014
March 1990 – Carlsbad 5000. One of my best friends was a runner. He had done a number of marathons. As a former high school athlete, who was a pretty good skier and golfer, I decided to give running a try.
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One Step at a Time
Jessica Van Orden April 14, 2014
I arrived in Cozumel on Thursday, Nov. 28, a week after learning I would have no roommate and be racing an Ironman with zero support on site. The flight, shuttle and ferry went smoothly, so I was in good spirits. Friday arrived and I was excited to pick up my bike. It had been two weeks since I’d seen her.