After a lot of consideration and prayer, I have decided that it is going to be best for me, and my family, not to compete in the Ironman 70.3 in St. Croix. It is a great race, and I really wanted to do it, but the timing and financial strain is just too much on the family right now. Don’t worry though, I am still on my journey, but instead of it going through the Virgin Islands it goes through Walt Disney World at the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Florida on May 15th.
Taking place at Walt Disney World Resort, athletes will enjoy the fresh water swim in Bay Lake at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, a challenging bike course along the famous World Drive in Walt Disney World Resort and a scenic run course through Disney’s Wilderness Trails and Roadways.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is the host for Rohto Ironman 70.3 Florida. Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground (Cabins) or Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are both within walking distance to the race. To find out more about the race CLICK HERE!
In reality the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Florida is a much better fit for all of us. Theresa and Tommy (One Pair of Shawn’s Grand Parents) live in Jacksonville, so it gives us a good excuse to spend time with them. We will also get to visit Rachel’s sister and sister’s husband and help them celebrate the new birth of their little one which is due around the first of May.
I have also decided to sign up for a Sprint Triathlon and Olympic Distance Triathlon before Rohto Ironman 70.3 Florida. I have chosen to compete in the St. Patrick’s Day Triathlon on May 13th in Keller, TX. It will consist of 300 meter pool swim, 12 mile bike course, and a 3.1 mile run.
I am very excited about this race because it will be the first of my season. My mother lives in North Richland Hills, TX which is very close to Keller, and give us a chance to visit and stay with her. Of course any excuse for Shawn to go see his Ya Ya is fine with Ya Ya. Rachel and I also have a lot of close friends in the DFW since we met and lived there in our first years of marriage. I am hoping that one of those friends will decide to compete in the triathlon with me…hint….hint! You know who you are! For more information about the race CLICK HERE!
So if you are near Keller, TX on March 13th or in Orlando, Florida on May 15th, come out and cheer us on. . We would love for you to come celebrate with us, so send me a message and let me know you are coming. See ya there!
