Bryan
It’s been amazing watching Bryan’s journey; last summer chipping away to complete his first Olympic triathlon and now watching him train so hard for two 70.3s this summer. He has a packed schedule and has been so committed to his training. This past weekend he had his first half marathon at Gettysburg and he nailed it, smashing his goal of a sub-1:45 with a 1:42 / 7:52 pace! Here is what he has to say:
‘Thanks so much for choosing me for Athlete of the Month! My mindset for pushing through the half marathon was to go out at a comfortable “pushing pace” and pray I could keep it. My goal was to hit 1:45, so I knew I’d need to push toward a 7:30/8 minute mile pace, and I wasn’t sure I could do it. I knew that my coach believed in me, and I put in the work. I trusted the process and believed I could hit the time as long as I paced myself and did my best with nutrition. Thoughts going through my mind throughout the race were my family, my team, and why I am here. Those things are what motivates me and keep me sane. This is just the beginning and I look forward to the rest of the season.’
*This month’s Athlete of the Month was sponsored by One Health and Wellness whose mission is to help people conquer limitations of their bodies and minds and become the best versions of themselves through hot and cold therapy. Check them out here.*