If you've been following this you're probably aware that I've had a bit of a run of good luck.
A new TV, home theatre pack, vouchers, a new wetsuit, and then there was a lobster I almost won but my raffle ticket's number was one digit too low. I didn't win that shell fish and I count that as another stroke of good fortune as I was 8 hours away from my next battle with Lavers Hill, no time to attempt that kind of luxury.
A few years ago, I think it was my third season of triathlon, I signed up as a series entrant early and was offered a six week training pack with Tri Alliance. This was also the first time I took on the sprint distance races (the first two series were Fun distance) and being a "seasoned veteran" of the sport I was confident I'd be kicking some ass with the other beginners in my training group. Turned out many were quite a bit more prepared than I and most were also younger and faster. Despite my obvious short comings I felt comfortable with the group, we trained well together, the coaches were supportive and inclusive. For me, swimming was always just about survival so I could get to the fun stuff but, with the included swim sets I soon discovered I could actually freestyle the whole distance. I guess I wasn't as seasoned as I had thought...
All too soon my six week tour was done.
Though it really wasn't in our family budget, the wife and I decided that the team had been good for me. I signed up as a full paying social member.
In the near 3 years since then I have migrated from a beginner Sprint triathlete to the long course races. From plodding along and enjoying the events I am now actually competing and yet, still enjoying them. Since then, I have three full marathons under my belt, several sub 2 hour half marathons, 2 Olympic distance and 2 long course triathlons and am preparing for my first hit out at the pinnacle of the sport.
Several weeks ago, in the weekly team email I noted they were putting the call out for Tri Alliance ambassadors. I mulled it over for about as much time as was allowed but finally decided to put my name in the hat as well. I knew one of the guys that had nominated himself and was pretty sure he had it in the bag, but I wanted to let the coaches know how much their support had meant to me over these years.
At tonight's combo session we had some product demonstrations from some of the team's sponsors, Mizuno and Rocket Science, and the announcement of the male and female team ambassadors. I was rather surprised when my name was called out as one of the three short listed for the role and totally shocked when I was called out a second time as their final choice a male ambassador for the 2012/13 season!
I have had quite a run of luck of late, well tonight just capped it all off. Previously it's been pure dumb luck, tonight's prize means so much more. I look forward to using this opportunity to give back to the team that's helped me so much over these past few years and have gotten me to where I am now.
If good things actually do run in threes, I guess I'm on my third set by now.
Thanks guys!
A new TV, home theatre pack, vouchers, a new wetsuit, and then there was a lobster I almost won but my raffle ticket's number was one digit too low. I didn't win that shell fish and I count that as another stroke of good fortune as I was 8 hours away from my next battle with Lavers Hill, no time to attempt that kind of luxury.
A few years ago, I think it was my third season of triathlon, I signed up as a series entrant early and was offered a six week training pack with Tri Alliance. This was also the first time I took on the sprint distance races (the first two series were Fun distance) and being a "seasoned veteran" of the sport I was confident I'd be kicking some ass with the other beginners in my training group. Turned out many were quite a bit more prepared than I and most were also younger and faster. Despite my obvious short comings I felt comfortable with the group, we trained well together, the coaches were supportive and inclusive. For me, swimming was always just about survival so I could get to the fun stuff but, with the included swim sets I soon discovered I could actually freestyle the whole distance. I guess I wasn't as seasoned as I had thought...
All too soon my six week tour was done.
Though it really wasn't in our family budget, the wife and I decided that the team had been good for me. I signed up as a full paying social member.
In the near 3 years since then I have migrated from a beginner Sprint triathlete to the long course races. From plodding along and enjoying the events I am now actually competing and yet, still enjoying them. Since then, I have three full marathons under my belt, several sub 2 hour half marathons, 2 Olympic distance and 2 long course triathlons and am preparing for my first hit out at the pinnacle of the sport.
Several weeks ago, in the weekly team email I noted they were putting the call out for Tri Alliance ambassadors. I mulled it over for about as much time as was allowed but finally decided to put my name in the hat as well. I knew one of the guys that had nominated himself and was pretty sure he had it in the bag, but I wanted to let the coaches know how much their support had meant to me over these years.
At tonight's combo session we had some product demonstrations from some of the team's sponsors, Mizuno and Rocket Science, and the announcement of the male and female team ambassadors. I was rather surprised when my name was called out as one of the three short listed for the role and totally shocked when I was called out a second time as their final choice a male ambassador for the 2012/13 season!
I have had quite a run of luck of late, well tonight just capped it all off. Previously it's been pure dumb luck, tonight's prize means so much more. I look forward to using this opportunity to give back to the team that's helped me so much over these past few years and have gotten me to where I am now.
If good things actually do run in threes, I guess I'm on my third set by now.
Thanks guys!
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