Author Archives: asusugah

My life is all about random experiences pulling together for a greater purpose. That’s so true for how I got to the start line of an Ironman, landed my job and my recent experience, having the honor to deliver a Ted talk at TedX Lilly this past Thursday. This year’s topic was reinvention: your company,Continue reading “TedX Experience! Taxi cab to Ironman – Relating homelessness and running”

It’s been a few days and the sting of Sunday is starting to fade. I cannot fully express my gratitude for all of the love and support that was provided to me after the heartache of having to end my day 15 miles short. I’m blown away and quite frankly speechless (which is rare!) atContinue reading “My heart is full”

The stage was set for crushing my Ironman PR. Instead the day crushed me. But I will not let it define me. I will not let it destroy my spirit. I will be back on the 140.6 course and I will officially finish.  I went into this race with a solid plan. Reasonable times thatContinue reading “Crushed… but it’s what I do with it now”

Sunday’s journey centers around one F word. No, not what you’re thinking… F – O – C – U – S I’ve put in the training. I’m feeling good physically and mentally. Now the challenge is to stay there until I’ve crossed that line and heard those sweet words “You are an Ironman.” The lastContinue reading “The F word for Sunday”

No doubt. Running transforms lives. It doesn’t do it right before your eyes, it takes time, sometimes a lot of time. My friend Anthony was featured on the news last week for losing 100 pounds and using running to make it happen. Running and transformation were good topics for reflection Tuesday on my run alongContinue reading “Running Transforms”

October 20, 2014 Location: Capitol Starbucks Brain: I call this meeting to order. The first order of business is to swim 1 hour this morning. Member 1: “What the fuck?! Can’t we just stay here inside where it’s warm, enjoying coffee and laughter with running buddies?” Brain: “No, we cannot. 27 days.” Member 2: “ButContinue reading “Committee Meeting Minutes, location: in my head”

I’m so fucking sick of cars coming up behind you when you’re riding and honking. Are you trying to let me know you’re there? Is it your passive aggressive way of saying you hate cyclists. Either way, fucking knock it off! I’m aware of when a car is coming, honking just scares me a tinyContinue reading “Stop Honking”

I cannot thank everyone for their support following my last blog post. I felt so loved and protected and for that I am grateful, as those are two emotions I’ve not always experienced. Some friends reached out saying they weren’t sure what to say. There’s really nothing you need to say. And I don’t knowContinue reading “Suffering is not pointless”

This morning was a good one. I saw Jesse at one of our BoMF runs and decided today was the day. I asked him if he wanted to do a run/walk as he was ready, he is one of the fastest walkers. The thing I love about Jesse is he has a positive attitude. HeContinue reading “Fear unmasked”

Racine was a last minute add. Well, last minute as in the last three weeks. I registered so late I didn’t even have my name on my bib, wasn’t on the t-shirt and had to fill out my medical form when I arrived. The weather shaped up for a great race day. It was aContinue reading “A puke and rally fail”