As I sit here writing this I warn readers that it may appear lengthy. If you just hold on and wade through my emotion you will see the bigger message and I promise its worth it. Yesterday morning in Tempe, AZ one of my athletes, Margie Kinsinger was bold enough to take the first stroke in a journey that would last 140.6 miles, 16:06:50... thats 17 hours of continuous athleticism and grit. Rewind: Margie called me a little over a year ago with a bucket list item she had to complete: the IRONMAN. She was told by other coaches that her goal was unrealistic, and impossible! So Margie looked for a new coach who would believe in her dream as much as she did. When we spoke I knew instantly that we would be a great fit as coach and athlete. Margie had laser focus and I could tell she would stop at nothing to reach her goal. She knew it would take great dedication and great sacrifice and never complained once. She put in the work and then some. Never wavering in her dream, never faulting in her vision. Every morning she would get up long before the sun would rise put in the work necessary in the gym ,on the road, in the water or on her bike. Then she would head home take care of her horses, take a shower and head to work. DRIVEN. That is what Margie Kinsinger is, DRIVEN! Fast Forward: Now here we are not even 12 hours post Ironman and I am still emotional over the accomplishment of this great athlete. Margie Kinsinger is an inspiration. I know she has spoken to many of you, or you can seen her at the YMCA in Barberton putting in the work. Today we can call Margie, AN IRONMAN!!! She reached her dream! She achieved what she was told was impossible. I write this not only because of how proud I am to have had the honor to coach her as an athlete but because I want every person reading this to know your dreams CAN COME TRUE! Dont you dare let anyone tell you it is impossible. If you cant find someone to coach you who believes in your dream as much as you do, its time to find a new coach. Your dreams are important. Your goals should happen. My hope is that every athlete, and by athlete I mean any person with a dream to be in better health & fitness, will achieve his/her goals! You CAN DO THIS!!!! ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE TODAY!!!! youtu.be/qjxxYoL7nSU
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:43:00 +0000