Driven 5 Press Conference

So the last two weeks seem to have been a whirl wind. With work being as hectic as ever, fitting in all scheduled training session and trying to spend some time with Davy, Christmas now seems like a distant memory that happened ages ago! All that being said, I wouldn't change a thing (well maybe the whole running into the corner of the pole in our basement with my head, that's a whole other story).... well maybe if I could get paid to train and race, and not "work" then that wouldn't be so bad!

This past week was the official Driven5 press conference. Each athlete got a chance to share their story, and each coach got the chance to give some words of inspiration. It was really great to meet each of the other athletes and learn what their goals are (Calgary 70.3 seems to be a common thread). After the press conference the sports guy from Shaw asked to interview me and on of the men of the Driven5. It was a really cool experience, definitely had to think on my feet, however, I think I spoke really well and said what I wanted to say! We then had to do "sporty" things like stretching, running etc so that they could get some clips for the piece. It was just so much fun. It was as I was changing back into my work clothes that it struck me.... this is really happening! I am so vrey excited to journey through the next 8 months. I know that it is going to be tough, but heck, didn't someone once say that "pain is weakness leaving the body"??? I seem to be eating, sleeping and training 70.3... I even wander off into tri land while at work! I have never felt such a level of committment and focus to one event. YAY, what else can I say!

I would like to take this opportunity to give a huge THANKS to my parents, brother, Davy and the Wally dog. The last two years has been a roller coaster, however, it is thanks each and everyone of them that I am where I am today, embarking into the unknown and looking forward to every adventure that it may hold.

Until next time, DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE