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Happiness

1/1/2017

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Friends and fans have been asking about my plans for the 2017 triathlon season. Well, I've decided not to race anymore. The reason for my decision? Happiness. The past several years racing pro, I've had this feeling inside of me, some sort of obligation and pressure to keep going. I thought maybe, just maybe I'd wake up one day and feel differently about my true feelings. 

What makes you happy? What do you do and why do you do it? This past year has really opened my eyes to what all of that really means. I was in a dark place for a little while. I didn't want to train or do anything for that matter; I'd mentally check out during races. You can't truly be successful at what you do if you aren't happy doing it. The day I sat on my futon and cried, was the day I knew I had to do something about it. 

Ever since my last race in July, I haven't laced up my running shoes or hopped in the pool for anything more than a recovery workout. I kept riding my bike and I was happy again. I hopped on the track (cycling) and I haven't looked back. I've dabbled in track racing before, but this time around I am 110% commited and I'm super excited for the 2017 season. Who knows what the next couple years will bring, but I can say that I'm happy and that's all that matters right now. #Ttown
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