One of the biggest driving forces throughout this past month has been my mate Simon.
A friend since university days, we’ve shared a lot of silly moments together, and also a lot of good ones. Through it all, if there was one thing i know about ‘Stubby’, it is adopting a positive mindset is the key to overcoming the impossible.
Case in point the Busselton Ironman in 2007. He was all set to do the running leg (42.2km) as part of his fundraising efforts for Pain For Gain (http://www.painforgain.com), the charity he founded. Tiny problem, he was violently ill for 48 hours prior to the race. It was touch and go for a bit but in true Stubby style he finished the race with enough strength to give a high five.
It was in March when he was here for the Aviva Ironman 70.3, that I decided to take part in the Bintan Triathlon. After watching him swim/bike/run his race at his own pace, all the way smiling and giving me high fives, I was convinced of one thing: it doesn’t matter how fast you go, just get to the finish line.
A little positive encouragement never hurts though. Since I’ve told him I’m taking part in the Bintan Triathlon (http://www.bintantriathlon.com/) he’s been sending me sms’s 2-3 times a week that read as such: ‘You’re a triathlete wonder woman’.
Also, he’s promised to ‘warm-up’ by running the full 5km with me.
I’m going to need all the help i can get!
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