They are back! Today, though I don't know how many, a new batch of Triabetes devotees set forth a long journey of self discovery and sacrifice. Having spent Saturday volunteering for Ironman St. George they have by now registered to race at the flagship event for Triabetes in 2011. Jerry Nairn, a fellow team captain for Ironman Arizona 2009 is amongst them and will do the team proud I am sure. Motivating diabetics and non diabetics alike to take their personal health into their own hands and show the world that with dedication you can live a healthy, happy, long life and accomplish goals far greater than they could never have imagined.
One year seems like a long time to prepare, and at many points in training it will certainly feel that way, but it goes by so quickly and before you know it you will have me and hundreds of other volunteers cheering you on. I wish I could go through the journey again this year with you all, but it will have to wait.
To the new crop, I offer you advice, whenever you may call for it. For those that I befriended from last year, going at it again I tip my hat to your ability to keep on with the fight. I will be here for all and will continue supporting the Triabetes cause even while not a Team Captain this year. I do look forward to future opportunities to "Go Long" with Triabetes in the future. Can you say 2012? ;)
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Hi, Kev,
Sorry for letting you get confused on this. Totally my fault.
There are ten Triabetes Captains training for Ironman St. George in 2011, but I am not one of them.
Yes, I registered for St. George, and yes, I will represent my club, Triabetes, to the best of my abilities, but I have not made the commitment that the captains have made.
I do not have a fund-raising goal, or a fund-raising page for Ironman St. George.
(I am trying to do some fund-raising for the Glucomotive team in the Great River Relay in August, and for the JDRF Ride For the Cure in Death Valley in October.)
I have not committed to being a mentor to a new Triabuddy during training for St. George.
The Triabetes Team Captains were very gracious to me over the weekend. Saying thanks just doesn't cover it.
I am greatly impressed with each one of them.
In addition to signing up for an Ironman, they have made a huge commitment that I have not. They're the real heroes this year. I have just been tagging along in their significant shadows.
Kev maybe I'll be able to join you as captain the next go around :). I'll be there next year at St. George as spectator to cheer them on though!
Jerry you do yourself a disservice.
Both of you guys are amazing men, I look forward to when we all meet.
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