my why (and IMAZ tomorrow!).

11/19/2016

During a recent trip to Chipotle – the first one in months – I asked for more guac (because the spoonful was tiny!). As she scooped another (small) spoonful onto my barbacoa salad, the potbellied dude next to me in line kinda gave me a look, so I said, “Double guac is ok… I worked out for five hours today!” 

My comment really riled him. 

“Why would you do that?!” he asked, as if I’d really lost it (ok, maybe I have… ha!). 

Aside from the fact that I felt like I needed to justify what I was eating – um, no, I shouldn’t, and neither should anyone else – it made me think about my why. What pulls me back to 140.6? And, why on earth would I race IRONMAN Arizona just six weeks after Kona

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My initial answer: Because I can. 

Sure, I do it because I can – and, I’m incredibly grateful that I *get* to. I’ll never take that for granted. 

But, it’s not the only reason. 

I’m chasing my light tomorrow – IM #6! – because it lights me up. It pushes me outside my comfort zone (where you learn and grow the most!) and challenges me both physically and mentally. It makes me feel alive. Afterall, as Jim Whittaker says: If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space. 

With that, here we go!

I’m bib 769. Track me on ironman.com (AG start is 6:50a) or on twitter + instagram at @erinklegstad or @njwtrimn (Nick is my personal photographer and will be updating all day!)! 

The biggest thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way and helped me get here ♥

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19 Comments

  • Reply Holly Retzleff 11/19/2016 at 7:33 pm

    You are amazing! You have no idea how much you have inspired me. Coming across your blog is one of the things that finally gave me the courage to sign up for IMWI! I will be rooting for you tomorrow! Best of luck!

    • Reply erin 11/21/2016 at 5:43 pm

      Ah, thanks so much, Holly! And, ohmigosh… I LOVE hearing that! So stoked for you and your first IM journey! Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help… would love to if I can!

  • Reply Jaci Stepan 11/19/2016 at 8:42 pm

    Cheering you on, I know you will give it your all!!!

    • Reply erin 11/21/2016 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Jaci!

  • Reply Megan S 11/19/2016 at 8:46 pm

    Your passion is incredible erin. Live this life to the best you are able! I’m proud of you for toeing the line and putting it all out there. Go get it woman!
    (Plus, I love cheering for you ❤️)

    • Reply erin 11/21/2016 at 5:45 pm

      Ah, thank you, Megan! Live your BEST life every single day, right?! 🙂 xo.

  • Reply Kecia 11/20/2016 at 6:11 am

    I’m so excited to be cheering you on again! Have a blast today and enjoy every moment! *hugs*

    • Reply erin 11/21/2016 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Kecia! Hardest race I’ve done!

      • Reply Kecia 11/21/2016 at 6:46 pm

        You rocked it!! Especially only a few weeks post Kona!!

  • Reply Elaina 11/20/2016 at 6:59 pm

    Your an amazing young lady!!! Your dedication and passion truly shows. Your inspiration to many young ladies. Keep being awesome!!

    • Reply erin 11/21/2016 at 5:54 pm

      So kind of you, Elaina! Thanks so much!

  • Reply therightfits 11/20/2016 at 7:34 pm

    Best of luck Erin! I hope you get into Kona again! 🙂

    • Reply erin 11/21/2016 at 5:54 pm

      Will have to give it one more go at the next one 🙂 Thanks so much, Jessie!

  • Reply Caitlin 11/21/2016 at 5:31 pm

    Girl, after yesterday’s race you deserve alllllll the guacamole and then some.

    • Reply erin 11/21/2016 at 5:55 pm

      Ha! Give me alllllllll the guac (and pizza… and ice cream)! Thanks so much, lady!

  • Reply Luv What You Do 11/21/2016 at 8:31 pm

    Congrats on another incredible race! I am so impressed with your back to back IMs! Hope you eat even more guac this week!

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!

    • Reply erin 12/04/2016 at 12:21 pm

      Oh, there’s been plenty of guac and loads of other food, too 😉 Thanks so much, lady! Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving!

  • Reply Emily Hansen 11/25/2016 at 1:44 pm

    Congrats on the AG and PR! No doubt another Kona ticket is in your near future! 🙌🏻

    • Reply erin 12/04/2016 at 12:22 pm

      I sure hope so 🙂 Thanks you so much, Emily!

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