08/11/2026
Behind every solo athlete is a team that makes the finish line possible. ❤️
A couple of weeks ago, I raced the USA Triathlon Sprint Triathlon in Guntersville to defend my Age Group State Championship title. It was a incredible day—I finished 13th overall, took 1st in my age group, and paced faster across the swim, bike, and run than I did on this exact course last year.
While PRs and titles are great, the highlight of the day had nothing to do with my stopwatch.
My wife, parents, aunt, and younger brother were all there at the finish line. Since my family has lived in separate states for most of my adult life, having them make the trip to support me in person was something I’ll never take for granted.
Whether in sports, business, or life, we rarely achieve meaningful milestones entirely on our own. The people cheering for you in the rain, keeping you grounded, and reminding you why you put in the work are the real foundation of any success.
Grateful for the miles, the progress, and above all, the support system.