Prior to arriving at training camp, I was super pumped but a little nervous. One of the biggest struggles I faced was feeling like others would think that I am not “cut out” for the world race. I constantly make jokes on my blogs that I am a “city girl” who doesn’t like to get down and dirty and be in nature. And honestly that is completely true, but my biggest fear was arriving to training camp and my squad seeing that I was completely out of my element. The morning of training camp didn’t seem real. I got ready just like it was any normal day, got in the car and sat quietly driving to the airport. My parent began exchanging nervous looks as to why I was for once silent. But on the inside I was starting to realize how much my life would be changing within the next couple of hours. When it was time to say goodbye to my parents, I gave them a quick hug, made a joke, and turned away before they could catch the worried look on my face. I looked back as they were walking away and couldn’t help but cry a little knowing the this was first of one big goodbye. After going through TSA and grabbing a quick coffee, I boarded the plane. As sat in my seat I opened up my journal and wrote the words “comfort zone” in a big font with a red line running through it. I prayed the God would work in my life the next ten days and push me out of my comfort zone. And boy was I not ready for what He had in store but quickly this was no longer about me and all about Him so it no longer mattered what I was or was not ready for….

with much love... -Hannah