Wigwam is proud to support althletic enthusiasts like Chuck Thomas. Chuck currently wears the Wigwam Ironman Tail Wind Pro (http://www.wigwam.com/Products/Ironman-Tail-Wind-Pro_ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=b31d74de-fa96-dd11-9fb3-001d091bb843) with other Wigwam Ironman styles. Chucks story is truly inspirational. Read his testimonial below.
My life changed 4 years ago when I completed my first Triathlon. I had done a few low key road races, nothing more than a 10k, when my arm was literally twisted to enter the NYC Triathlon. The thought of swimming a mile, let alone a mile in the Hudson River was not my idea of fun, especially when I couldn't swim one length in a pool without a panic attack. After crossing the finish line on that hot July day my life changed forever.
Triathlons have certainly added a new dimension to my life. Having triathlons as my hobby is no easy feat, but I could not imagine my life without them! As all triathletes will tell you, balancing career, family and training is never an easy feat, especially when you like to sleep. Without a doubt one of the most gratifying parts of this journey in triathlon training has been the many amazing friends I have met along the way. I have also been so incredibly blessed with the opportunities and races I have been able to partake in over these past few years. Sometimes I have to pinch myself to believe that I have actually completed them. Two years ago I did my first half ironman and thought after, "how could anyone ever do a full ironman?". Well, amazingly enough, a few more half IM's and getting entry into Kona sure dispelled that thought in a nanosecond. The World Ironman Championships in Kona, HI proved to be an experience of a lifetime in more ways than one. Yes, everything about that week was magical from the morning swims down by the dock to the tears of joy as I sprinted down Alii drive in the finishers shoot. But, the one thing that I recall so vividly about that day, while biking and running amongst the lava fields, were thoughts of my life and life goals and giving everything I did my personal best. Immediately after crossing the finish line that evening last October I distinctly remember saying, sign me up for another! I knew that I had so much potential still untapped and this was only the beginning of personal bests and sent me on a quest for my next . Just a few weeks ago I completed my second Ironman in Lake Placid with my personal best, shaving one hour and 35 minutes off of my Kona time. With each personal best comes the incentive to strive for the next and isn't that what life is all about!
Chuck Thomas