The 2nd Starting Line

Your name and bib number are called over the loud speaker … ”Kimberly” not Norma was the announcer’s choice. Wise choice, Sir. Dr. Leslie gave me a big squeeze and I was instantly surrounded by my family. I chose Bob to present me with my completion metal. He looped it over my head and gave me a giant hug. He told me how proud he was of me…how much he loved me..blah..wonderful…blah. ..and of course, I wept. It was over. I did it. I just added ‘Triathlete’ to the list of titles I revere the most … ’Mrs.’, ‘Mom’, ‘Graduate’, etc.