The Olympics

I pretty much have Olympic Fever. I have watched a ton of the events and love the tension of the four years of preparation and dedication for, in some events, minutes of a performance.

Competing in an event for a bigger cause than yourself is amazing and I love seeing U.S.A. on an athlete's uniform. Also, the added pressure on the Chinese athletes that have 1.3 billion people behind them and are performing in their home country is mind-bottling. (You know, when things are so crazy it gets your thoughts all trapped, like in a bottle.)

There is comfort in the Ironman that my goal is not to finish first but to stay alive enough TO finish. Because for those that do, there is a medal and a t-shirt.