You have to start somewhere.

The last post started with the end in mind - the finish line. Now, I shift your attention to start line. Here, in this place, at 4am on July 15, 300 triathletes jump in the 55-degree waters of Resurrection Bay to start the Alaskaman journey. Fed by glaciers, this water has basically zero visibility. Swimming in the open water is already amazing but this bay is also home to orcas, whales, seals and other Alaskan aquatic life. Granted they won't be bothering us but the mental part of that is pretty wild. It is also kind of cool it is called Resurrection Bay. Resurrection is the concept of coming back to life after death. Jesus died and came back to life three days later. He came to earth to die for our sins so that it bridges the gap between us and God. In John 14:6, it states "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me." Thank goodness this triathlon won't take me three days to complete; however, I love the connection to Ultraman in 2018. It will take me 3 days to complete. So, life's journey has to start somewhere and why not start in Resurrection Bay.