Yesterday while cheering on some of my clients, who all “PR’d” by the way, I was reminded what a fantastic sport triathlon is. Sometimes when I stand outside the lines I feel regret for not being inside and racing. Then you look around and see all the people cheering and sharing with their families you quickly realize it is just as good here than in there. Especially when you see someone who is for sure digging deep respond positively to something you say.
While it is fundamentally an individual sport at events like ST Anthony’s it is a family event. It is rewarding to see all the families at the race and the day before, taking in the sites and cheering for their families. It strikes me how healthy almost everyone in attendance is. Certainly far greater than the general population, or other sporting events for that matter.
There is as much going on outside the race lines as there is inside them. I had great pleasure interacting with clients families before, during and after the race. They are so happy to finally be part of what all the training was for, I think it gives them a sense of being apart of their athletes accomplishments. Something for athletes to remember when they are doing long hours of training and the family does not get a real sense of what it is all about.
Try to bring them to an event like St Anthony’s which provides many opportunities for following athletes and plenty to do when waiting for them to finish.
All and all a great weekend!
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