You are reading the blog of a Sponsored Athlete.

Yep, it’s true…I got it in writing and everything. You are reading the blog of a Sponsored Athlete.

“Do what?” you say? I know, I was a little surprised myself.
It all came about back on March 24th with a short email from Dr. G (known to some out here in Bloggy World as “the Witch Doctor”) asking simply “What do you think?” and a few attached files.
I opened the files and they were proofs of a Triathlon tank and shorts bearing the AC logo. The stuff looked sharp and I admit I had a little drool on my chin.
I didn’t mind sending my opinion at all…he had emailed his wife MB and I, obviously he knows I have good taste. I replied back with my thoughts and we all talked about changing some of the colors, me pointing out the obvious issue of having white in certain places on both the tank and shorts that would be going into and coming out of water in front of a crowd! I am no fan of the see thru Tri Suits and I am typically one of the first to point them out during the swim – mainly because I am such a sucky swimmer that I have all the time in the world to hang out in the last row of swimmers, so I get to see every frickin’ swimmer go by as they exit the water.
We all gave our opinions and thoughts and then I got it…THE email…
The one that said “Dee – use the attached chart to pick out your sizes.”
WHAT? I get clothes? I get clothes with an actual logo?
Oh…My…Gosh…
I was thrilled…as non-elite as I am, he wants me to wear his company’s name on uber-kewl clothing in races! WOW!
So I emailed him back and thanked him graciously and then asked him to let me know what the cost of the tri suit was so I could send him the money.
His reply was this “I hope you don’t mind but the cost is pretty hefty. The final price is to race with passion, happiness and enthusiasm. Oh wait, you already rock all 3! You are covered as a sponsored athlete!’
I really had no words – I sat there in my chair and teared up. I immediately called my Hubs and, of course, my Mom and Dad.
Some of you may have already heard this news but I decided to blog it because last night I got an email from my “sponsor” saying it is time to pick my races for the season! So, I am now on the hunt for 3 triathlons and 2 running races for which I will be sponsored.
I can’t wait for my tri suit to come in…and maybe it’s a bit silly going on about this but I am really proud and excited.
For those of you who don’t know me personally, I am by NO MEANS an elite athlete, heck, I don’t even place unless there is 3 or less women in my Age Group.
What I will tell you is this…I love that no matter how slow or fast, that I have the ability to get out there and compete.
I love that my body allows me to do everything that I do.
AND I love that I will be doing it in a really COOL Tri Suit this season!
Run safe, run happy!
-d