“What does triathlon mean to me? To me triathlon means waking up early and doing things I might not want to do – like runs after school in hot weather. Triathlons also means friends, a team, like the Rise Up Racing youth team, that encourages each other, supports one another and creates a fun, racing environment. And knowing I left it all out on the course as I cross the finish line into the arms of my supporting teammates is the best feeling.”