Through many trials and errors, I have found a better version of myself. I have learned to be gentle with my words, honoring my movement and the voice I carry. I have learned to listen to the sweet surroundings I am encompassed in, and I have began to fulfill my soul and quality of life by truly thriving toward my love and appreciation: life, itself.
Six years ago, I could not tell you my name, where I was from, what my favorite color was, ect. Due to sustaining a traumatic brain injury. After tackling, failing, growing and learning, I was fortunate enough to learn the new Molly. I choose to leap with the second chance that I was given. This time I carried a new frame of mind.
Excited to learn my boundaries, I had the mindset to do it all. Nothing dangerous or scary, just experiences that fully made me aware of how to truly live. Like, endurance racing.
I have always been an athlete, even in college. It is just in my blood. However, this all changed to some degree after I could not walk? Running was my favorite way of self meditation. It was my clutch to sort any and all emotion, and something that I could just go do in my own company and comfort. I was determined to run again, I just was clueless on the extent of my journey. Though this did not stop me, but yet fueled my fire even more – sort of speak. I landed my passion and saw my purpose, when my eyes were met with endurance training and competing. I knew that this would be a challenge, but a challenge that I gladly accepted. I knew the doubts and mishaps that could happen, but what I was unaware of was what could happen. With being strong, determined, and focussed, the decision was already set and I was entering a new realm of being an athlete. My focus was becoming an endurance athlete. Seeing how far my mind and body could take me , the possibilities are endless I thought, so I signed up for a couple races that I knew was going to help me grow and move forward on my personal journey.
I signed up for a 50K and a 70.3 Ironman for 2018. In these past few months I have really gotten to know my boundaries, limits, focus, and what it means to commit to what you are doing. Plus, so much more. Training nonstop for a common goal is exciting but the thrill and zest that you are putting your body through, is what makes the experience of training what it is. A meditation with your soul, connecting with your higher powers to pave the path that you see for your journey. We are the creators, how do you see your passion being free? I found my passion excluding from my every being when I dove into triathlons. The joy of having to focus on three separate categories and learning how to learn from your breathing, which the swim, bike, and run are all different. Brings mental clarity… This is true, but I also found clarity in knowing that I can define the odds with the challenges I face daily.
My name is Molly Cain and I found personal growth, love, support, and passion through endurance training and racing. What brings your passion to life?
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