What was I thinking??? Participate in a Sprint Triathalon?? The challenge was laid out for whoever wanted to take it. I thought, prayed, started training and before I went on vacation in June I was committed. My two hero's for this would have to be Jennifer and April. Although I could not have done it without the support of my dear husband (who rode many miles with me on our bikes) these two ladies spurred me on. April kept me on track with the training schedules, answers to medical questions, what to eat and when it was okay to push through the pain and soreness. She never got tired of helping and encouraging. Thanks April, your help meant more than you will ever know.
Jennifer, my other hero. She too was an inspiration to me. Just to watch her train and take care of two children and keep her home running was a blessing to watch. And then on top of all that, she never let me quit (which I wanted to do at least once a week). She ran, swam, and rode bikes with me as often as was possible. She shared her clothes with me (which I still haven't returned):) and told me to take Advil. She even set up my new iShuffle with her Praise and Worship playlist because she knew it would help me get through the running portion of our training. But, even after all of these things she did for me I think the one aspect I respect her the most for is her words of love to me when she showed me a negative character trait that I had allowed to take root in my life. It was a brief but powerful comment that was relayed in love and I can say it was a turning point for me. Why? because she was right. The comment that she made is really not what is important, what is important is that it was said in love and God gave me the ears to hear and receive it as such.
God taught me so much in the past nine weeks. I look forward to the NEXT event with these lovely ladies and whoever else would like to join us. It's well worth the time and effort.
Love these ladies..........
