Inspirational

Discover, feel and share the emotional joy in realizing what is possible.

Our Power Within - Inspirational

Joni Briganti

My power within is my ability to inspire others to believe in themselves; to feel their own power deep inside~~ to know that the body achieves what the mind believes. Age is a state of mind. As we get older, we need to know that whatever your dream is or was; you are entirely capable of making that dream a reality. My power within is striving for excellence in everything I do and believing that I can do it! YOU CAN DO IT TOO! You just have to Believe in yourself!

Ced Carrington

The challenge and sense of accomplishment multisport provides.

Barbara Rivera Fulton

The confidence in knowing I have become an Ironman when at the beginning I couldn’t swim.

Erin Storie

My Power Within is to help motivate and inspire the next generation of strong, independent women.

Inspirational Statements

Erin Sullivan

I share my Power Within every day by encouraging others to discover their own power. My power is their power.

Renee Tomlin

The Comeback.

Oliver Swertfeger

It’s called a triathlon because you just have to “tri” your best!

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Inspirational Story

She never thought she could do it. A triathlon, that is. She knew she was a decent swimmer, and she knew how to ride a bike. She eventually took up running so she could complete a marathon, and ultimately found herself here, on the start line of a triathlon.

Erin Sullivan inspires others to take part in triathlon. She delights in sharing that feeling of possibility with those around her, so they can take on new challenges and achieve their goals.

That’s how Erin has always been. Of all the races in which she’s competed, the ones she enjoys the most are when she’s racing with a new triathlete — staying alongside them through the whole course, regardless of the finishing place or time.

She watches as members of the Omaha, Nebraska-based Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon Club — a free program for girls ages 8-14 — cross the finish line of a local race. She’s elated for these kids, proud of the positive impact she’s had on their lives as a volunteer. Her heart swells when she thinks about their journey; how many of them could never have imagined completing a triathlon before they were offered the training, resources and support to do so.

Erin often looks back on the athletes who have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to accomplish a goal: The person who was afraid of water and just swam his first 25 yards in a pool, or the person who never imagined riding a bike more than once around the block who just completed her first 10-mile ride. It’s a reminder for Erin that we all build each other up, and that you never know who you may be inspiring each time you step out the door to swim, bike or run.

She smiles as she reminiscences, hoping she can continue to inspire the kids, race volunteers and parents for years to come.