My 1st IM was Lake Placid Ironman USA 2000. This Race made me STRONGER. I am learning more about myself than I ever knew. I am being taught about adversity in my life more this year, than in previous years. First lesson in becoming stronger: I trained in the worst conditions ( Sunday in June tour) with cold, wet, and rain and never imagine that it would happen race day but it sure did! 2nd lesson: I had to say NO to the extra busyness that kept creeping in day to day. I learned to be laser focused on priorities. I can’t be there for anyone if I am not healthy and strong myself. Finding TriDot coaching has been a blessing for me in keeping JOY in my Triathlon and family life.