06/07/2026
Volunteering at races is a pretty common thing for us. But sometimes the courage and heart of athletes really show up and make an impression. From C, the athlete with Downs Syndrome supported by .tommymartin with such care and encouragement, to the last runner in the race who needed to be reminded she is a superhero who can do hard things, and everyone in between who smiled when I told them to ‘go get that medal and some pancakes!’ Or danced at the top of the I’ll when I yelled ‘watch your footing!’ Or laughed at my dad jokes or when I sang O Canada to athletes with Canada flag kits (sorry about that 🤣). These amazing humans always inspire me and remind me why endurance sports can be so humbling, energizing, and inspiring. Way to go. YOU ARE IRONMEN!