Perhaps making the evening more special was the special announcement that I was grateful to be a part of. myTEAM TRIUMPH has a great history with the IronMan race organization. And this year, I am honored to be part of a team that will help Captain Tom become an IronMan. To say Tom was surprised by the news would be an understatement...Tom didn't quite know how to respond and did his best to hold his emotions in check in front of a crowd of 200.
Tom G., an mTT Board Member and Captain, loving husband and father, is an engineer by trade. The engineer in Tom quickly went into planning mode, trying to figure out how all of this was even possible and going to work for a whole day in Madison, Wisconsin. As the dust settled and Tom could appreciate the moment (the next day of course), he quickly became filled with excitement and anticipation. And who wouldn't, he's going to become an IronMan.
Who's on Tom's team and will be helping him complete the amazing journey? Let's start with the swim leg. The swimmer that will be pulling Tom aught to be very familiar with who he is and what he likes...Jana S. - Tom's wife of 10 years. Jana, whom is usually a Captain with mTT, is changing it up for IronMan Wisconsin and becoming an Angel. Jana will pull Tom 2.4 miles in the open waters of Lake Monona. Once a very competitive swimmer, Jana will be working hard to conquer the swim course.
Tackling the tough terrain of the bike course with Tom is myself, Cliff G. A Northeast Region Crew member for mTT, Cliff has been eagerly biking most of the winter indoors. After giving Zwift a try with mTT Director Christian J., Cliff has been hooked at improving his cycling endurance. A new friend and face for Tom and Jana alike, the group seemed to hit it off planning away the summer during a recent mTT Conference in Green Bay. Cliff and Tom will spend many hours together this summer as they prepare for the hills of the Verona and Mt. Herob area outside of Madison, riding a total of 112 miles by bike.
The anchor leg of the day and the marathon run belong to Tom's long-time friend Summer E. According to Tom, Summer is responsible for encouraging Tom to hop into one of the mTT chairs and enjoy the feeling of freedom that came along with the run/ride. Summer, former Fox Valley Leader and now board member has been involved with myTEAM TRIUMPH for many years. The friendship between Tom, Jana, and Summer is very strong, evident by the long, heartfelt embrace at the conference. Summer will continue to train from the Fox Valley region and push both Tom and Jana on this journey.
This spring and summer will bring about many opportunities to train and create a bond that will go much deeper than any could imagine. Add in Tom and Jana's son Zane into the training plan and lots of fun will be had by all. As the group begins planning their training and event line up, be sure to check back regularly for updates, biographies, and progress. Thanks for joining us on this amazing journey.
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