When I decided to run a 1/2 marathon I thought for sure I would run only one. Boy I was in for a surprise when I finished my first battle with no intention of being FINISHED!!! That’s a dirty little “runner’s” secret (well it’s not only for runners). They, runners, don’t tell you about the addiction, exhilaration with the feeling of accomplishment, happiness and well-being that comes when you master an event such as a 1/2 marathon. Even if they did, you won’t believe them until it happens to you.
That is how I live my life. I may finish something, but I am never truly finished. I continue to evolve and learn from my experiences and accomplishments.
I completed my first triathlon on Sunday. It was one of the best days of my life. That sounds so cliché, but honestly it was a remarkable spate of time.
Lisa, Sue and Sandra waiting to get our swim on!
I am not a swimmer or cyclist, but yesterday, I was … I morphed into a triathlete!!! As terrifying as it felt, I now was a woman on a mission. Once I started the race, anxiety and fear turned into exhilaration and incurable euphoria. I was doing it…really, really, doing it. After the race I met up with family and friends at the post race expo. In one of the tents, I spotted a purple shirt with the following saying “Finisher, but Never Finished”. Hello, that shirt had to be mine. Off I went in search of someone who would take my money in exchange for a message that truly represented my journey.
My favorite tee-shirt EVER!!!
The shirt was from a tri kit company called re{vici}. I met one of the founders in the tent only to discover, he had just messaged me on my Long Distance Hero Facebook page. After he read my story, on the Brooks Running blog, he was offering me a shirt with a message he thought best represented my story. Ha ha…it was the very same shirt!! As I was writing this blog I looked up the story behind the company…here is what I found….
What is {re}vici? From the Latin word for “I conquered”, vici, we started to create something. However, vici seemed to imply we were finished, which is rarely the case. Anyone who has ever chased a “PR” knows that when one race is over, there is always another. Again, we will strive to conquer a new goal. That was it…we conquer goals, races, fears…OURSELVES…again, and again- {re}vici
Wow guys…what an inspiring company name!!!
My two biggest fans!!!!
Another Live Lesson Learned: The world works in wonderful and inspiring ways most of the time, listen carefully so you don’t miss the knocking when inspiration shows up on your door step! When it does {re}vici!!! Sue
I’m a survivor baby!!!
Long Distance Hero 
Best one yet, Sue!
Yes and we’ll be running together soon!!! Congrats on your superhero recovery!!
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You continue to inspire, with every move you make, every word you speak/write. You amaze me. I am honored to know you.
Sue, you are one of the 7 wonders of the world! Congratulations on your completion of the triathlon. You’ve taken your cancer journey and turned it into one of the most amazing treks I’ve ever seen. You are a true inspiration. God bless you and your family.
“Little Sue” that’s what we used to call her…she had to take two steps to our one to keep up – and she always did. That part of you has not changed – willing to take the extra step, go the distance, even wear that lovely swimmer cap! It has been an honor to watch you inspire others with your a-mazing tenacity and resiliency, while exercising your commitment to those two biggest fans! Continue your journey and {re}vici while we all take a page from the book of Two-Step Sue!