Prez Corner:
Challenges
What road blocks do you need to overcome to do a triathlon? I have thoroughly enjoyed our Las Vegas Triathlon Club Member Spotlights because I get to hear the stories from our members as to why they became involved with triathlon. A common thread amongst all the Spotlights has been either over coming some challenge or taking on a new challenge.
A unique aspect of triathlon history are the many stories of people overcoming challenges to meet a goal. Of course, there are the iconic Ironman finishes where we see athletes push themselves to the
brink of disaster … sometimes crawling across a finish line.
Triathlon presents a physical and mental challenge that people are drawn to. You have to train in a way
to successfully complete three very different sports. Of course, since you are reading this newsletter, you already know that! But it is amazing to stop and think that so many people are looking for that physical and mental challenge in a sport that you are already immersed in.
It is easy to lose sight of the awesomeness of your achievements in triathlon! In the Spotlight conversations, it is so great to hear the wonderful stories of our members reflecting on their triathlon
moments.
Some of my favorite questions to ask are:
- Why did you sign up for that first triathlon?
- What were some of the challenges that you overcame in that first race?
- What has been your proudest moment?
As you read this piece, stop and think back to your first race, the challenges you overcame, and your proudest moment.
Reflecting on these can often help further motivate us to train for that next event!
Maybe you haven’t done your first race yet … maybe 2021 is the year! In that case, realize that we all had a first race. We all have had the doubts leading up to the start line. And … like you will … overcoming challenges is part of the appeal of triathlon.
In 2021, although our race season is still uncertain, take control over your fitness. Take control over your training. We will Reboot Triathlon!
#letsmakeithappen
~John Mercer