From mild nerves to extreme panic attacks, all athletes know the feeling of anxiety. Players are well aware of the nervousness before, during and after competition. Personally, I had a huge wake up call on a fall day as I experienced a panic attack in the middle of a lake during a triathlon. Panic attacks nearly destroyed my ability to perform to my potential. Then one day I discovered a timeless truth that gave me freedom.
Thirteen hours, forty seven minutes, and eight seconds after I began my first Ironman Triathlon, I finished! I FINISHED! Let me see if I can explain the significance of those words…first for me, then for you. For those who may not know, an Ironman Triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim in open water, immediately…
In the summer of 2013, God graced me with the ability to finish the Buffalo Springs 70.3 Ironman Triathlon, which includes a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. The experience of training and competing in this event provided the opportunity to learn several lessons about life and reflect on the…
