New Chapter: From Ironman Kona to Boston Dreams-
Crossing the finish line in Kona will forever be one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. That journey gave me strength, resilience, purpose, and a community I love with my whole heart.
After finishing Ironman Kona — completing 210.9 miles between the half Ironman on Saturday and the full Ironman on Sunday — I realized it was time to chase another dream I’ve held close for many years. I first wrote about it back in 2010, but I never pursued it because my heart was fully set on Kona. Kona required everything: endurance, speed, focus, and sacrifice. With a family and all the responsibilities that came with life, I couldn’t chase both dreams at once.
Now, I’m returning to the dream I thought about in 2010.
So I’m choosing a different path — not easier, just different.
I’m taking the next year or two to focus on qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
This dream isn’t new. It just took time to circle back to it. After 18 years of chasing Kona, I finally made that dream a reality. With 15 Ironman finishes behind me, I know what true commitment feels like — and I know exactly what I’m capable of.
Finishing my recent 50-miler reminded me how much I love the rhythm of long-distance running. But this next chapter isn’t about distance — it’s about speed, focus, and unlocking the potential I know is still inside me.
As I ease into this new direction, I keep reminding myself:
Left foot, right foot, repeat. Keep moving forward FAST!
At 52, I’m ready to see how fast I can truly go. Back in 2010, I ran the Chicago Marathon in 3:47 (under someone else’s bib — back when that was allowed). The speed was there once… and it can be there again.
My plan is to run three marathons this season as steppingstones toward Boston and then close out the year with another 50-miler in October.
I want to try to achieve this before Korbin turns 18. I want this to be something our family experiences together.
And through it all, I will continue running every mile for Jennah and for others — a reminder that no one ever fights alone. On my journey to Boston, I’ll keep raising funds and honoring every individual and family facing cancer.
Maybe I’ll qualify for Boston. And if I don’t, I’ll keep trying.
The goal is simple:
Chase the speed. Chase the fire. Chase the dream. “Chase for the unicorn!”
Because no matter how long your goals take, don’t stop. One day you won’t be able to chase your dreams…
so chase them now — left foot, right foot, repeat. FAST🏃🏻♀️➡️🦄
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#chasingthesun
