Perseverance

This is a picture of Andy after the Greenville Triathlon after winning the Clydesdale division. As you see from the picture Andy took a little spill on the bike. At that point he picked it back up, got back on and got back to business. The way I see it Andy could have used his crash as an excuse to stop racing but instead he was able to stay mentally focused and race through the pain. Of course Andy was lucky too, he did not have any major injuries and his bike was still in working order. Does the win in his division mean more because he triumphed despite a set back - you bet! Please let Andy set an example for all of us. Never give up until you cross that finish line and keep your sense of humor. Much of racing is between our ears, it is mind over matter.