One of the first things you’re taught in life is to say, “Please” and “Thank You.” But as you get older, I think you realize that those words can carry various weight and convey a range of meanings.
And sometimes, just saying “Please” and “Thank You” isn’t enough. You need to show it.
It’s tough not to get nervous and panic a bit when you’re crammed in the water, among hundreds of other triathletes, waiting anxiously for the gunshot to start the race.
The challenge ahead appeared so daunting. And considering the months of training; the late nights and early mornings; and all the people who helped me get to that point, the pressure to perform quickly built up.
I’m on the patio, listening to the birds, gazing at the Pacific Ocean through a thin layer of rustling palm trees. The race starts in less than 12 hours and at this moment I’m feeling calm, confident and incredibly lucky to be here, doing what I’m doing.
The island has been kind thus far.
A huge THANK YOU to Jim Brewer, Executive Director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, for setting up this coverage and Carey Pena and everyone else at Channel 3 for the excellent exposure.
Our Tri for Les body ads campaign rolls along with some nice coverage in the March 23 edition of the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix.
Thank you to Josh Sayles for giving this great cause some great publicity!
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