![]() ![]() I can say, with the encouragement I got from my family and coach, it was incredibly satisfying to go through a really great training block with a volume of training I never imagined. SCOTT: Having just turned 60 in this past year, it seems it can be a tricky gamble sometimes between pushing to a “next big challenge” (knowing you have parts wearing out) and selecting less risky races. Training and racing has also been a phenomenal way to stay connected to myself through 6 years of sobriety and bouts of seasonal depression. Every race I participate in is celebrating the work I put into myself as a physical and spiritual being. I use long training sessions as a way to get to know myself and force thought processes that can be easy to ignore when life gives you distractions like work, social media, tv etc. I use training for endurance sports as a way to nurture my physical and mental health. It ended up being a truly enriching experience for me.Īs far as endurance sports go, every race is special to me. I knew if I didn’t train with him I would barely see him, LOL! I just wanted to share this really fun process with him, and along the way I found some things in this sport that I really love, and accomplished some things that I am really proud of. I signed him up as a surprise Christmas present and I signed myself up as well so we could share the experience of training together. JESS: I was never really interested in long distance triathlon until Scott brought it up as something he wanted to accomplish for his 60th Birthday. WHAT DID PARTICIPATING IN IRONMAN ARIZONA MEAN TO YOU ON A PERSONAL LEVEL?.This week I’m sharing Scott’s and Jess’ perspectives to round out their 2023 Ironman Arizona experience, letting you see what this event feels like through newbie eyes. ![]() ![]() You can read about it HERE if you missed my last post. Last week I shared my experience of what it was like being the support crew for my brother, Scott Green, and sister-in-law, Jessica Mossman, as they competed in their first Ironman triathlon. ![]()
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