The other side
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It’s spring time! For some that means gardening season while others it means…RACE time! Not only does nature give birth to beautiful, colorful blossoms and lush greenery but it’s also a time that athletes come out of hibernation, out of the darkness – particularly runners and triathletes. Behind every athlete is an inspiring story. A story, much like nature that blooms into bright, beautiful colors. When spring blossoms, some plants go through trial and error taking a few seasons before they can mature and grow into a masterpiece for your yard. Athletes mature over seasons. Training and racing is not something that comes easy for anyone in fact, we have our trial and errors as well. As I revisited Ironman Louisville last August, this time to watch my girlfriends finish their first, it was an emotional but beautiful day. Being on the other side is a whole new level for an athlete. We can understand the roller coaster ride and the challenge...