When I started this blog in August 2008 it was to document training for my first marathon. If you had told me that 4 years later I'd hear the words, "Hey Denise, you're an Ironman!" I would have said you were bat shit crazy. The past four and a half years have been pretty exciting for me and I've done things I never would have even considered 10 years ago, let alone thought possible. I've known for a while that I lost my passion for blogging, but as I sit here typing up my last post, I'm really sad. I've met so many people through blogging and am even walking away with some dear friends. It's been a fun little journey, but I feel it's time to throw in the towel*. If you've learned anything about me over the years, I hope it's that I'm determined, happy, and love a good challenge. So even though I'm not documenting it, know that I'm out there trying to set new PRs, go further distances, trying new things and all along the way, I'll be smiling while I do it.
Thanks to everyone for reading and following over the years. The support and cheerleading through the blog was always the extra push I needed during races. Thanks to my parents and sisters who worry, but always support me in whatever I do. They were there to cry with me when I crossed the most meaningful finish line of my life and that day would not have been the same without them. And the biggest thank you goes to Andy. Because if it wasn't for him always telling me I could do it and being there to hug me when I thought it just wasn't possible, I wouldn't have accomplished any of this crazy stuff. He has sacrificed just as much as I have to make my personal goals and dreams a reality and for that I'll be forever grateful.
I hope every mile you swim, bike or run is a happy one!
*maybe it will turn out to be a little break based on how I feel saying it's over :-(
