Lean Into the Challenge

It would have been easy to say no.

Instead, I chose to take on OrangeTheory’s version of a triathlon - the DriTri.

The “full” version includes:

🚣‍♂️ A 2000m row
💪 300 reps on the weight floor (two rounds of six exercises, 10–40 reps each)
🏃‍♂️ A 5K run on the treadmill

I hadn’t run a 5K event in years and always shied away from triathlons because I have little faith in my swimming ability. But rather than shy away this time, I chose to lean into the challenge. No swimming involved! My goal was to finish at the average time for my age group over the last two years. Not only did I hit that goal, but I also ran the 5K faster than I ever expected to again.

For me, I seek physical and mental fitness. I want to look and feel good. And challenges like the DriTri remind me that I can still compete - even as I get older - and even if I’m only competing against myself.

Challenges stretch us. They remind us that growth happens when we push past comfort and keep moving toward our north star.

The next time a challenge stands in front of you, ask yourself: "What might be possible if I said yes?"

Create your life.
🍨
Waypoint 337 (Y7 W25)