Everything I need to know in life I learned from IronTEAM...

-Go Team! Never underestimate the amount of help you can be to someone by just being there.

-Manage expectations. Always under-promise and over-deliver

-DNF is not an option.  Regardless of who you pass, or who passes you, in the end you are really only competing with yourself.

-Avoid the tramp stamp: Always wear sunscreen.

-Ride the glide. Don't make things harder than they need to be.

-Self-SAG. Always do your best to be self-sufficient.

-In-N-Out. You get out what you put in. No sandbagging, no excuses.

-Love your torture devices. Listen to your body, but do not fear pain. Respect what it tells you about yourself, and take steps to fix the problem- whether that means something internal or external.

-VMTW. Stay hydrated.

-Tower 26. When the water gets rough, just keep swimming.

-PCH. Take a moment to look around once in a while, appreciate your surroundings, and enjoy the view. Even in the worst moments [John Tyler hill] there is something to appreciate.

-It's just another day at the office. Don’t panic, make a good plan and sick to it.

-Swim buddies. It is much easier to be fearless when you need to be strong for someone else.

-Sharktopus. Don't avoid something that scares you. Do it because it scares you. Asses the risks, don't be reckless, and then push your limits. It is always worth it.

-Body marking. Despite all evidence to the contrary, most things get better with time. Youth is valuable, but fleeting- and no match for wisdom, preparation, and experience.

-Heat 101. Plan for the worst, expect the best.

-Sighting. Take the long view- this moment, this week, this season are not all that matters. Keep it in perspective.

-The Injured List. Be patient, some things just take time.

-Recovery. Get enough sleep. Respect your need for downtime.

-Mission. Don't do anything for purely selfish reasons.

-WFTW. Take nothing for granted. Every day, every single moment is a gift- even the bad ones. Revel in how good you feel and how lucky you are.

-WWBD? He would do another loop, add another mile, be cautiously optimistic, get uncomfortable, then order it protein style. Why? Because he loves us.

-If it were easy, we'd call it marathon. The things most worth accomplishing are often the most difficult.

-IronTEAM gets *it done! You are incredible, and you can do anything you set your mind to.