Dawna-Diamond

Today wasn't an incredibly fun race for me, but it was a race filled with love, hope, and perspective.

Getting back out there after nearly a year away from training and competing was incredibly difficult. I don't usually share the harder mental battles I face, but today was one of those days. It was a hard finish.

Still, somewhere along the course I reconnected with old friends, met a few new ones, and crossed the finish line surrounded by people who showed up with love and encouragement. That reminded me that sometimes the greatest victory isn't the time on the clock, it's simply having the courage to start again.

I'm especially thankful for the people who kept their promises, showed up, and supported me today. Your presence meant more than you'll ever know.

Thank you @eliojr_costa
@tripossible_team for believing in me even when I stopped training for these past few months. You are already missed. But I will keep moving forward. But I am thankful for new flowers in my life including @pbfit_studio who refuses to let me quit and has held me accountable for my progress over the past month!

I am especially thankful for my husband, Mr. Brothers. You are a damn great husband and my pillar. Thank you honey for being here through all of the seasons of blood, sweat, tears and trying again.

Today was hard. But I finished, and that's enough for today. 🤍