10/18/2026
Today, athletes are taking on 140.6 miles at IRONMAN California.
But their journey didn't begin at the starting line this morning.
It began with a decision.
A decision to show up. To work through weaknesses. To embrace challenges. To keep going when progress felt slow.
And somewhere along the way, they became stronger, more confident, and more capable than they once imagined.
EVERY BIG ACHIEVEMENT BEGINS WITH THE COURAGE TO START.
Whether you're racing today, training for your first triathlon, or working to become a better swimmer, remember:
You don't have to be great to begin. You just have to believe you CAN!