Trying to Imagine

Sunrise and moonset over a lake as I began a recent run.

I've been reading a lot of posts lately from seemingly mortal women who have completed events I cannot yet imagine. Some are women who look like me.  

And yet . . . they imagined completing an Ironman and then they took the steps necessary to actually DO it-- a 2.4 mile swim in open water, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run all completed in under 17 hours.  Can you imagine?

My longest bike ride-- 60+ miles--
made easier with friends.

I am trying to imagine; and I think how great it must feel to be in that kind of physical shape; to have that kind of strength and endurance.  

Watch out, Ironman Chattanooga. I think I'm on my way.

My only marathon of the year--
I cannot yet imagine completing
26.2 miles after both a
 2.4 mile swim and 112 mile bike.

Must survive the swim!

For my Women for TRI peeps:
You inspire me.