We attended a really cool event last weekend supporting my Team Triumph. If you are not familiar....
myTeam
Triumph really focuses on “Wellness with a Purpose” and our goal is to rally
our staff, patients, friends and families around this team throughout the
training and racing process. Ideas are already in the works for running clubs
for our staff, lunch and learn opportunities, educational presentations at local
schools, community connections with other groups (Tri 4 Schools, Black Men Run,
Girls on the Run, etc.) and so much more! And of course a large presence on the
IRONMAN course will be the culmination of many months of training for both the
Captain and the Angels.
A little more
about myTEAM TRIUMPH:
·
myTEAM
TRIUMPH promotes health, teamwork, and community, and requires the involvement
of many people with diverse abilities and disabilities.
·
Captains
are challenged athletes who are the inspiration of our team with their spirit
of courage and joy
·
Three
able-bodied Angels utilize specialized racing equipment to guide their Captain
in a Road Race or Triathlon.
·
Crossing
the finish line together, teams build deep bonds based on respect, and an
experience they will never forget
·
With
myTEAM TRIUMPH, disabled participants get to do it all! They will “Captain” a
team of “Angels” through an entire race guaranteeing them their moment of glory
as they cross that finish line that so many of us take for granted
To get a better idea about mTT on race day --- take a look
at this video!
To hear from a Captain and get a better idea of the joy this
group provides – take a look at this video!
The reason I am sharing all of this with you is because we are very excited to announce that Patrick will be one of 3 Angels for Krissy's Madtown Team for the 2016 Ironman!
The gala was "black tie and tri shorts" so we geared up!
Andy and Heidi were kind enough to let me borrow and Ironworks top - so we matched!
Lisa (my friend and co-worker) and her husband John --- the other two angels for team Krissy.
Krissy and her family (Adam and Lilly) watching last year's Ironman video.
The big announcement!
Krissy's Madtown Team!
Other Ironworks folks --- Patrick is pumped to be joining the team this year!
The full "team" --- including supporters!
Watch for more information as we get started in 2016 --- lots to share :)
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