What inspires you to compete?

I love the sport of triathlon and challenging myself during training and racing. I really enjoy the people involved in the sport.....just a pretty damn awesome group of people! What inspires me most is just being able to do what I really enjoy and love in life. I continue to race and do what I do in loving memory of my cousin, Erik. I am passionate and a big believer in doing things in life that make you feel good and help make you feel alive! I try to stay positive and encourage people around me to do what makes them feel good and go for what they want!