exTRIordinary

So here it is, my foray into the blogging world. With good intentions. Back in February while home sick one day I saw post on Facebook about the IRONMAN Foundation-Newton Running Ambassador Triathlon Team accepting applications for the 2013 season. I was already familiar with the Foundation and have been a Newton runner for the last few years. In short those on the team would be racing with a purpose, ok a bigger purpose. We all race for a variety of reasons: fitness, fun, personal achievements you get the picture. The team would add more to your typical race experience. Team members would be spreading the word of the IRONMAN Foundation while raising funds for a variety of great charitable organizations at the North American IRONMAN events. Needless to say I quickly filled out my application. The weeks went by and towards the end of March all who applied (400+) would soon find out who the lucky ones would be. Things for me had been busy at work, but I will be honest I couldn’t stop thinking about this opportunity. The waiting finally paid off April 2nd. I made the team along with 42 other very talented triathletes. We come from a wide range of backgrounds from all over North America. Along with this great group of people we also have some awesome sponsors: Newton Running, Flo Wheels, Sugio, Timex, Fuel Belt, Tri Bike Transport, Shimano, Training Peaks, Headsweats, Multisport.com, Gu Energy, Retul, Justin’s, 2XU, and TYR.
So over the next several months this blogwill serve as a way to follow me (and my new teammates) on our various IRONMAN journeys. I invite you to join us, laugh with us, sweat with us, and help us as we try to do something exTRIordinary.