Chasing down a dream...

kypdurran
on 5/24/08 7:37 pm - Baton Rouge, LA

Have you ever got an idea in your head of something you want to do and the more you wrap your brain around it the more you are just dying to do it? It's almost like intoxication in the fact that you will do anything to make to make the dream come true and you don't know what you will do if it doesn't? For me that dream is Ironman. Every stroke in the pool, every revolution of the wheel on the bike and every footstrike on the pavement running brings me closer to that dream.

It's 4:15AM as I'm preparing to head out the door to complete one of the biggest challenges of my life, the TriaAmerica Triathlon long course, which consists of a 1.24 mile swim, a 40 mile bike and a 10 mile run. The water is above 79 degrees so wetsuits aren't allowed during the swim. No big deal. I don't train in a wetsuit and although they do help me float they slow me down considerably because they restrict my breathing a little. I'm 'concerned' about the swim just like I always am but

I've trained well and I now wait with anxious anticipation for the starting gun at 7AM as I make the short dash from the beach to Lake Ponchartrain to start the swim. It don't think luck will play a factor today. It's gonna be about heart and determination.

I'll be chasing down some more dreams again today! Hope you guys have a great day!

Chad

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Jim G.
on 5/24/08 9:28 pm - Waverly, PA

RNY on 01/08/07

Chad, Good luck! With your determination and hard work, I'm sure you will make Ironman.

Jim

Dx E
on 5/25/08 12:27 am - Northern, MS

RNY on 07/03/03

Chad, By now you are well underway! Hope it was a Great One! Keep it Up while you’ve got the fire! You’re making awesome memories these days! Best Wishes- Dx

Seht
on 5/25/08 5:33 am

RNY on 01/22/08

Good luck Chad, I know you won't need it, but I'm sending the thought your way anyhow. Scott

The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!

(deactivated member)
on 5/25/08 1:36 pm - Miami, FL

Best of luck Chad! Chase the dream, catch the dream, live the dream! And from what I can see, YOU"RE DOING IT !!!

jdm511
on 5/25/08 10:15 pm - Ballston spa, NY

RNY on 04/10/08

Well the Triathlon is over by now, so I am sure we will soon be hearing about how well it went. Meeting a goal like this really has such a positive effect on your out look for your entire life. You have really done right by yourself.

Jim