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The Next Big Thing

November 18, 2013 24 Comments

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I’m 34 now…I have two kids, a job, a house, a husband that supports all my crazy whims and I’m about to ask him to do it again. I have always loved the feeling of crossing a finishline. It is emotional, exciting and exhausting all at the same time. It’s also addicting.

I have crossed the finish lines of numerous 5Ks, 10K, Half marathons even some fulls. I’ll never forget the first time crossing each of those distances. Each time I told myself…”There. You did it” as if tell myself that I’ve crossed this isolated bucket list item off and can move on to something else. I definitely haven’t ended my love affair with running. It’s still intact in all it’s sometimes dysfunctional glory but there’s more.

Back in July I ran Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago.  While I was there, I ran into the crew of Got Chocolate Milk.  They convinced me to apply for the team.  I, being the ham that I am, agreed and jumped in front of the camera not entirely sure what I was going to say.  Then the camera started recording and this came out of my mouth…
 

And just like that I had put my goal out there for the world to hear.  After I threw up a little in my mouth, I asked to retape…no luck.  After that, as you might have seen, the voting began.  A month later I found out I made the team!

Got Chocolate Milk TeamAt first I was SUPER excited but then the reality of what I had just done set in.  I had just put the wheels in motion for my next big goal…adding Iron(wo)man to my list of accomplishments.  Now, I’m not going all the way but I am committing to doing a half Ironman in 2014.  My husband and I have talked about it and I’ve started looking at coaches because this is far bigger than anything I’ve tried and I feel like I need some guidance.

Currently I’m planning to do Ironman Steelhead in August because it’s close enough to drive and my family can go with me, maybe even spend a little extra time at the Lake. Luckily I’m not doing this alone.  I have the support of the entire Got Chocolate Milk Team and I am so thankful.  They have already been very helpful. 

This goal is exactly the reason I’ve been doing the MAF training too.  Although this past week has been pretty pathetic with all the work travel, I’m committed to MAF for for the next month at least.

So there it is…I’ve heard that if you aren’t scared you haven’t dreamed big enough..well, I’m scared but excited.  This is going to be a long journey but the reward will be so worth it.

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Comments

  1. runstretchgo.com says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Katie, this is amazing!!! Such an amazing goal, and I’m excited to follow your journey 😊

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  2. Sweat Is My Sanity says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    Awesome…. Good luck on this journey, it will an exciting one!

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  3. Tara Newman says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Congrats!! You’ve got this. My husband credits getting a coach to one of the 5 things that made him successful this season. It’s a good way to go.

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  4. Allie says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Congrats!!!

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  5. Runner Leana says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    That’s so exciting! Congratulations on making the team! Working with a coach is a valuable experience. I’ve had one since about 2009? She helps to push me and get me prepared for Ironman!

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  6. Itz Linz says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    CONGRATS!! This is AWESOME!!

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  7. Christine says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    I’m so freaking excited for you!!! I can’t wait to cheer you on!

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  8. Madeline @ Food Fit and Fam says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    You got this Katie!!!!

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  9. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    wooohoo! congrats girl!

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  10. misszippy says

    November 18, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Congrats! Very excited for you!!

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  11. AmyC @ running escapades says

    November 18, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    That’s awesome!

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  12. Hutch says

    November 18, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Inspiring! Can’t wait to see you become an Ironwoman!

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  13. Laura @ Mommy run fast says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    This is SO, SO awesome!! Can’t wait to see you go after it!

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  14. Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    You are amazing!!! That is incredible!!!

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  15. Teamarcia says

    November 18, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Awesome! Congrats! ALthough I am not an official Team Refuel member, I’ve been an honorary team member on several occasions. It is wonderful. Enjoy!

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  16. icrashedtheweb.com says

    November 18, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Wow, congratulations! What an honor! Can’t wait to hear more about it.

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  17. Electra @ electra-fi.com says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Can’t wait to watch you rock it! Go girl!

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  18. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:52 am

    Ahhhh, how exciting! You’re going to do great!

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  19. EB says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:57 am

    Wow! Congrats! So exciting! Can’t wait to follow your training!! Kick some butt!

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  20. Lorraine says

    November 19, 2013 at 4:02 am

    That is so exciting! I definitely want to do a 70.3 sometime in the future! I look forward to reading about your training!!!

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  21. Laura Anderson says

    November 19, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Congrats on making the team! You will be a great addition! Love your drive and your goals… you are going to have an awesome 2014!

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  22. Jan says

    November 19, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Very exciting both to start the training and to be on the team! Congrats!

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  23. Michelle says

    December 27, 2013 at 2:28 am

    Woo-hoo! Go big, or go home — right? Sounds like 2014 is starting off on the right foot!

    Reply

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    January 7, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    […] my ability to fully train for a half ironman.  It bummed me out because this has literally been a goal of mine since before the kids were born and the idea that I’m standing in the way of achieving it was […]

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