Why am I doing an Ironman again?
[Picture is an “OLA.” When facilitating for a business partner, LIW, we cover their Organizational Leadership Architecture, which has leaders getting really clear about what they want and are truly inspired to achieve – in their role or for a specific project – and then what it’ll take to get there. It’s powerful stuff. As we covered this in training this week, I did an OLA for Ironman…}
So, why again am I training for an Ironman?
It’s not a lifetime dream. I wasn’t envisioning this long ago. I didn’t think it was something I’d do “someday”.
It started not more than 2 years ago. I wondered if I could do an Ironman. The thought would pop in from time to time and I’d set it aside, it was a crazy thought. I’m only a runner, I’m not a swimmer or cyclist. I have 2 businesses, I have 2 kids, I like to spend time with my hubby and vacation (a lot). My life doesn’t look like an Ironman’s life.
I heard the arguments in my head and I didn’t like what I was telling myself. It’s an inspiring idea. What if I could? What if I could show others that an average runner could become an Ironman finisher in 1 year?
I’ve said it out loud that I’m someone who likes to bust traditional paradigms. I don’t want myself or others to be boxed in by what we typically hear we “should” do. I don’t want to live a comfortable, reasonable life. I want to do something super cool and unbelievable. I want to inspire myself and others. I want to be an Ironman finisher.
September 11, 2016; I will be bad ass and finish Ironman Wisconsin.
Amy, I haven’t been on here for a while but this post is perfect to be reading today. You KNOW that you always inspire me so I’m glad you’re inspiring yourself too! I’m writing Sept 11 on my calendar and can’t wait to celebrate YOU! We’ll be in Scotland for a retreat on Celtic Spirituality so maybe we can coffee in October?
Love you,
MJ
Thank you Mary Jo! I appreciate your love and support – as always. YES! Let’s coffee in October!! Love that idea. Love you.