How to know you're officially In Training:

Your official IRONMAN Arizona "In Training" shirt arrives!

As seen hanging on the Wall of Bling

The 2018 Team in Training IronTeam season kicks off on January 6 -- and I'd love to have some significant progress on that $2,000 fundraising goal before then. There are only a few days left to donate and earn that 2017 tax deduction!

Over the past six years, since 2012, you have helped me raise more than $12,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's groundbreaking mission of blood cancer research and patient care. Along the way, I've met and conquered ever-increasing challenges, from my first half-marathon to my first marathon, from my first Olympic triathlon to my first IRONMAN 70.3.

Now it's time for the next step in my journey: I'm taking on the full IRONMAN 140.6, coming up in November. With nearly a year of lead time, I expect to train hard and finish strong, representing LLS and TnT all along the way. And here's where you can help once again: my fundraising goal for this season is $2,000. Will you help me reach that goal?

Thank you as always, and GO TEAM!