Tri for our Veterans

This past memorial weekend was definitely one that I will remember forever. I participated in my first triathlon, which was one that recognized our veterans. On Saturday, I, along with six of my friends, raced in the Tri for our Veterans Triathlon in Sea Isle City. It was a huge success and so much fun. Unlike past Memorial Day weekends, I truly remembered our veterans. There were also veterans that participated in the race as well. It was amazing seeing these unbelievable men and women race for such an amazing cause. There were athletes holding little American flags as they swam, biked and ran, and others who were disabled, but still pushed just as hard. There was one man in particular that had amputated legs, but was somehow able to kick ass. Seeing this man and thinking about the men and women that lost their lives in war just made me push that much harder. If they were able to show that strength, then I most definitely can show mine. My first triathlon was not only for me, but also for the good of our country and it feels even better to know that I supported my troops while achieving such a huge goal in my life.