22nd March 2009

*This article was previously typed and saved but not published.*

Why is 22nd March 2009 important to me:

Because over the years I have lost a great amount of self-discipline and determination. Doing this race well would tell me I still have it in me.

Because I wanna change myself, physically I have gained it and lost it, doing the race would enable me to gain it once more.

Because having a tangible goal and training for it brings about greater clarity and perspectives in the grander scheme of things.

Because during the long swim/bike/run, I gained a therapeutic sense of peace never experienced elsewhere.

Because the swim/bike/run represent something that isn't me, and by accomplishing it on my own terms, I would hopefully gain new insights about myself.

Because sometimes swim/bike/run mirrors life. Times you flatted, times you are weary, times rest is enforced upon you due to weather injuries, times you feel restless, times you feel you can go on forever..

Because I have the urge to leave it all out on the course, to push my body to where it has never gone before.

Because I sought to experience crossing the finish line.

Because I wana prove to the world that I can.

Because if I can, so can you.

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