Pre-race, Team Photo.

The process of training for this triathlon has been an uplifting and empowering experience. Tony and I never imagined that we would ever train for a triathlon together. In the past, Tony had competed in sprint triathlons. I've always been the supportive fan clapping my hands and snapping photos of him as he crossed the finish line. Never did I imagine, that I'd actually be the one competing. For those that know me, I'm always hugging the wall at the pool and I'm the first to put on a life vest on in the ocean. But with inspiration from the lives of the honorees, cancer patients, the suppport of friends, family, loving motivation from my husband, and the help of Team In Training. I completed that daunting mile long swim, I will climbed the 25 mile bike ride and I will finish the 6 mile run. For the first time, Tony and I completed this triathlon together.

Tony during the 25 mile bike ride.

Team in Training is an incredible program for beginner
and expert marathoners, triathletes and long-distance bike riders. It brings together a community of individuals raising money towards a common goal and brings awareness about leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer research.

If you are considering training for a marathon, triathlon or century (100 mile) bike ride, I highly recommend sitting in on an info session to hear what it's all about. They have programs in many cities around the U.S. And you just never know, you might be training for an edurance sport that you never thought could be possbile =)

For more information check out the Team in Training website.