It’s only March and already my mental instability has begun to show.

Actually this is one of the reasons that I was lucky enough to get selected for this fantastic team. Last year I went to so many events that by the time I finished Canada the Timex Big Rig and it’s driver Benji  had become part of my USA family. 

This year I have already raced IM New Zealand and am now just 1 month away from IM China. I will follow that race with this race schedule:

Wildflower Half IM , Florida 70.3, Boise 70.3, Escape from Alcatraz, IM Japan, Vineman 70.3, IM Canada and either Hawaii (if I get a lucky roll down) or Cancun then Clearwater.

Some people would say I am mad,stupid crazy or all of the above. I would tend to agree but not without good reason.

I am a two time survivor of cancer. I have lived through my teenage years of crime and drugs and come out  a happy, determined, positive person. I know what pain really is and that is why I choose this sport. Sometimes you do not get to choose your battles. Sometimes they choose you. Some people win, some do not make it.

This year is my first year as a pro.

Many people ask me if I have what it takes to make it. I may not have won my age group at Hawaii before turning pro…..actually this  incredibly gifted and beautiful woman named Rachel Ross won that…twice….maybe you guys have heard of her ha ha. I am new to this sport. I have been racing for just 2 years. I found triathlon and I fell in love with the people who race it.

I choose to take this oppertunity and get my licence because I know what it is like to beg for your life. Beg that if you are given one more chance you will not hesitate. You will not let fear over come you. You will do anything to have the chance to let go of everything you are meant to aquire in life… your house, job, family stability. You promise that if given one more chance at life you will never let other people messure  your success. Others opinions will never again hold you back for living YOUR dream.

I have my chance and I am here in your team and I am so greatful.

I am not coming to camp sadly but I know that I will meet most of you soon. I know a few of you already. Most of you know me as a crazy, loud, fun person. I promise that from now on I will only post amusing writtings of my adventures.

If you see me but I dont see you come say hi, I am not rude just very short sighted :)

Amanda

P.S Does this blog thing have spell check….I need it.