Message From IRONJEN

"The person that starts the race is the not person that finishes the race."

We'll I'm 2 days out...and I'm ready! I'm also anxious and excited. So much takes place within that LONG day. MANY have asked why I'm doing another Ironman..."one wasn't enough?" To me there was never a question. (I actually signed up the day BEFORE I raced last year!) Yep, I hadn't even experienced "the day", and I was already hooked. The energy is amazing all weekend up in Madison, and I'm soooo looking forward to soaking it all in again. It's like no other weekend I've ever had, to be surrounded by fellow athlete's that all have a different story on getting here, but hopefully will all share the same ending. That sacred 140.6 mile Ironman finish!!!!

Ironman to me was something of a dream until last year. This year I go into it w/ different expectations and different goals. But one thing remains the same and that is "the journey is the reward". I'm excited to see what the day will hold. And even though the course will be the same as last year, it will not at all be the same race. What I love most about Ironman is the
challenge to see what I’m made of. To push beyond the point that your body is saying it “can’t” anymore, and that's when the mental challenge really begins, and it's when you realize your stronger than you ever gave yourself credit for. It becomes the true test of ones body and soul.

Thank you all for all of your love, support and well wishes. I look forward to our next journey.

Jen - "IRONJEN"