[ Being … a Finisher ]

In March 2015, I completed my first of five Ironman triathlons, in Melbourne Australia. And to my credit, I didn’t just complete the 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run, I finished it actually wanting to do another one.  That’s a finish that many don’t imagine: wanting to do another one.

Taking on endurance events takes a certain kind of mindset: that of a finisher. Preparation took 12 months, and it took a steely eye on the goal, dedication to the plan, and the ability to forge ahead when things got tough.

Being a finisher is more than just starting.