“Ironman Dream”

One day my husband Jeff decided to become a triathlete. He realized it was a challenge that took commitment, will power and a true look at one’s inner self. Jeff did a couple triathlons in the late 80’s and then stopped to spend time with his children. A great father he is to our two boys!

After watching Sean win his first ever Olympic distance and his age group, Jeff got the “tri bug” again. Now, twenty-two years later, after watching Brendan compete in an Ironman, Jeff is back in the saddle again with a new goal, “to be an Ironman.”

He soon found that technology had advanced considerably. A couple weeks later a P2 bicycle became a new member of the Sullivan household. The first year was a learning year for Jeff. Sean told his father he should work with a virtual coach. That was a great move. Jeff took his advice and joined The Endurance Nation Team (EN).

The rest is history in the making.

My husbandMy friend

My soul mate

You made a dream a reality this year. Your dedication, hard work and inner strength

helped you reach your goal. I am very proud of you.

You are my CHAMPION!!!!!Love, Mary Ann

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I AM AN IRONMAN

By Dennis McMinn

I began as a mortal human being,Someone that most individuals were used to seeing.

I set my eye upon a goalA goal that I could not fear.

To extend my body and mindTraining for hours and hours upon time.

I had to believe both physically and mentally of what I could achieveAnd letting no doubt creep into me.

At times I was tired, hurting and scaredBut the thought of the finish line kept me pushing near.

My goal was to accomplish my dreamThe dream of what one day I could be called

I swam 2.4, I biked 112 and I ran 26.2My body revolting, but then participating in my planAnd as I crossed that finish line with all my strength,

Everyone will look at me differently and call me,

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One day my husband Jeff decided to become a triathlete. He realized it was a challenge that took commitment, will power and a true look at one’s inner self. Jeff did a couple triathlons in the late 80’s and then stopped to spend time with his children. A great father he is to our two boys!

After watching Sean win his first ever Olympic distance and his age group, Jeff got the “tri bug” again. Now, twenty-two years later, after watching Brendan compete in an Ironman, Jeff is back in the saddle again with a new goal, “to be an Ironman.”

He soon found that technology had advanced considerably. A couple weeks later a P2 bicycle became a new member of the Sullivan household. The first year was a learning year for Jeff. Sean told his father he should work with a virtual coach. That was a great move. Jeff took his advice and joined The Endurance Nation Team (EN).

The rest is history in the making.

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DATE RACE OVERALL AG SWIM BIKE RUN 6/27/10 Quakerman 1:57:21 5/15 12:37 1:08:40 33:169/19/10 F Lakes 2:47:50 11/22 30:11 1:16:39 54:036/05/11 Keuka 2:46:53 6/14 31:29 1:19:05 ?7/17/11 Mussellman 6:41:23 12/25 39:17 3:01:20 2:54:298/27/11 Dunkirk 2:37:27 1/3 26:16 1:16:30 51:439/11/11 F Lakes 2:46:19 4/13 33:56 1:18:44 48:02

5/27/12 BR camp Biking Day 1 104.99 miles 8:21:57Day 2 104.62 miles 8:59:04Day 3 86.08 miles 7:56:39Day 4 76.04 miles 6:04:01

6/03/12 Keuka 1:53:14 15/18 18:0 45:59 25:07

6/7-10/12 EN Camp Day 1 1.5 miles 54:45 Swim Day 2 6:54:20 48:03 Bike/run Day 3 52:38 5:00:04 Sw/bike Day 4 13.1 miles 2:10:05 Run

7/22/12 IMLP 14:17:29 1:18:15 7:12:35 5:26:588/26/12 Dunkirk 2:36:13 1/3 29:14 1:12:28 51:419/09/12 F Lakes 2:37:10 4/13 31:28 1:14:02 47:44

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A big thank you to my brother Bruce, for his expertise in photography was extremely helpful. I also want to thank our dear friend, Diane, for capturing all the ITC memories for us this year through her eyes.