‘I just celebrated one year cancer free and I honestly can tell you, that I would not have made it through the year without you.  Dreaming of (let alone, training for) two half iron distances and two marathons was what kept hope in my heart despite a lot of medical and emotional setbacks – but each morning, I looked forward to seeing what you had planned for my day. You taught me to set goals other than “time goals” which is something that I have shared with others heading into a new race or adventure. I have also learned that training well does not mean always going “faster and longer” every time.  But above all, I learned that when you have someone in your corner, you keep running even when you are weary! Thank you for teaching me these important life lessons!!’