How Did We Get Here!?!

A few weeks ago, a moment struck. I felt an idea bubbling up. Something stirred and my curiosity was piqued. If I started a blog to talk about health, nutrition, triathlon, running, and my own experiences navigating all of these arenas, would anyone show up to read about it?! So, I did what is natural. I posted the question on Facebook for my friends, family, and acquaintances to answer for me! Nearly 50 people liked and commented! Apparently I am in demand! Today, I welcome you to the little niggling though that after nearly a month of pondering is becoming a reality!

Every article I read said I should introduce myself. Who am I?  While I strive to be the favorite daughter, best big sister, most motivating coach, loyal and loving friend, I generally find myself to be pretty average. I've been told I'm of above average height (5'8"). My friends or family will say the hour I'm required to get up on any given race day is crazy (never later than 5am). My personal trainer has told me I'm crazy to be maintaining a training schedule towards my second half Ironman while working full time and trying to launch my own business. In spite of these comments, I consider myself to be pretty average. How could I not when I take to my Facebook feed and check out my friends latest marathon pics or posts about placing in their age group - I've never even signed up for a marathon let alone completed one! My friends post pics of their before and after pics showing off the 20, 30, and up to 80 pounds they've lost!  I celebrate the successes of my friends earning 6 figure incomes with their own home based businesses - I'm working on a couple of hundred dollars per month!  I read about the hysterical anecdotes of my friends young children - let's face it, I'm at least a few years from the baby plan! The achievements of my friends ASTOUND me! Truthfully, I'm just trying to keep up! :)

I don't know what this blog will become...my PLAN is to track my own training plans and overall fitness. My GOAL is to find a few people who will join me on this journey. My HOPE is that you find it to be an informative place to gain new perspective on health and wellness. My WISH is that you find it to be entertaining and interesting. My DREAM is that I can achieve all of these things in one place!

What are your dreams? Are you training for a race - your first 5k or your 5th marathon? Are you trying to lose 80 pounds or lose the last 5 pounds? Are you up on every diet and trend or are you simply striving for a healthier you? Whatever your goal, shout it from the rooftops and let's go for it together!