I started with endurance events at the Disney half marathon through Team In Training in 2002 with 13 of my closest family members in honor of my Godfather who was diagnosed with lymphoma. That progressed to cycling and eventually triathlons, completing my first 70.3 in Rhode Island in 2010 with my dad. Before I crossed the finish line, he had signed me up for my first 140.6 in Lake Placid the following year.  I am forever grateful for that push, as triathlon has led me to the best times with the best people on the planet.