140 DAYS!!!

Welcome to my official Training Blog for the biggest event in my life (this year)!!  I hope you follow me on this journey and I could use any and all the encouragement you can provide.

Some may call me crazy and they are probably right.  Who in their right mind would take on this challenge along with being a full time teacher, coach, mother to 5(one with special needs), a wife of a stubborn/hot Police Officer with a psychotic K9, and just the simple fact I have no idea if my knees will hold up!! For those of you who know me well challenging myself should come as no surprise to you.  I am constantly trying to prove something to myself.  This race has nothing to do with how fast I finish or impressing others.  When my IM Coach Chris and I first met, he asked me what I wanted out of this and I told him the race was not about time or how fast, it is just about crossing the finish line!  The IM race is a race of strength both mentally and physically.  I have always been that person who wants to test myself, and this is my next test!  I need to say thank you in advance to my #1 support Steve(he has already endured my wrath after biking, swimming and running tests last week).  I also want to thank my IM Coach Chris Okapal.  Chris has been very encouraging thus far and completely understands my mental and physical limits and I want to apologize in advance for my SUPER ANNOYING MENTAL GAMES I PLAY IN MY HEAD!  Finally, my friends and family who encourage me on a daily basis.  I would mention my father and brother personally, but my dad is jealous of my workouts, and my brother just competes with me and thinks he is better than me, NOT!!!!!!! Thank you DAD and MICHAEL for your support!!!! LOL!


Thank you for taking time to read my blog, let's pray for an injury free training program and limited amount of pain.  Check back soon for more updates.