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A few weeks ago I completed the Toughman Half Triathlon in Harriman State Park (NY). The race consisted of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run. Needless to say, the training for this event is intense. A lot of hard work goes into an accomplishment like this.
While reflecting on the experience, I asked myself why I do this. Why do I spend hundreds of hours and thousands of miles preparing to race each year? It is a thought that crosses the minds of all endurance athletes at some point in their training. Here are my thoughts:
Students always ask the final results of my races. They usually giggle when I tell them an odd number like 61st (out of 223). They will someday understand the accomplishment as they tackle their own challenges. It may not necessarily be triathlon, but it is my hope that they will overcome their challenges in an area of their lives where God created them to be great.