Triathlon has been an integral part of my life for 25 years, especially since I started participating in Ironman sanctioned races back in 2011. Doing my race report is one of my favorite episodes, and reflecting on the Ironman 70.3 St. George has been quite the emotional journey. Those last two miles of the run, or rather, the final 68 miles of the entire race, were a poignant time for me to contemplate how much my life has evolved since I first tackled the St. George course back in 2017. 

As I traversed the course, it struck me that the most profound impacts of triathlon aren't just about the physicality of the race itself, but the myriad lessons learned on race day and the traits honed through training and competing. I've always maintained that one of the greatest aspects of triathlon is its resemblance to life—a microcosm of life's challenges and triumphs.

With this being the final year of Ironman racing, there's a mix of apprehension and anticipation. Do I still possess the same passion and drive for the sport, knowing it like the back of my hand? There's a certain comfort in familiarity, yet I recognize the need to heed the call of my heart and diversify my athletic pursuits. I'm at an age where repeating the same routines feels stale, yet I'm still youthful enough to embrace new adventures and sports.

So, I urge you to sit back, take it all in, and ask yourself where your heart truly longs to go.

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