Last weekend I watched my brother cross Ironman Wisconsin’s finish line….for a FOURTH time (fifth Ironman total). This time, sadly, I was 2500 miles away watching (thank you IronmanLive!)…. And he crossed hand-in-hand with his new lovely bride.
They celebrated their lives – their past, present, and future – during those arduous 140.6 miles. This amazing couple met during the Ironman Arizona run in 2008…..and have supported each other’s passions ever since.
Congratulations you two!!
It’s been a busy summer – which I’ll get into in a few weeks… but it’s been great. A lot of wonderful family moments: a wedding shower for Brother and Sister in Law, their lovely meaningful wedding, time with the parents…. I missed this year’s Ironman which was bittersweet.
However, I am still following others’ journeys and love, LOVE, LOVE hearing their stories. We all have a reason, a passion, a drive… and those of us in this crazy enduance-driven sport respect those reasons (whatever they may be).
I came across this fantastic video (thank you SUPER HUSBAND for sending it my way!) and in case you have not seen it – take a look. It sums up the burning drive some of us have to make changes and choose happiness…. Congratulations Ben (his website is to the right) – you are an amazing man! Kudos to you, your brother, and father for crossing the 140.6 mile threshold…PLUS all those IRONSHERPAS with you along the way.
Enjoy his video!
