Nate Perkins Obituary, Death – I hope this message finds you all well. I wanted to share a deeply personal journey that I embarked on recently, and the reason behind it. For those who may not be aware, my brother tragically lost his life in a hiking accident this past July. He had big plans, including completing a half Ironman alongside our other brother, Chad. When I learned of their intention, I decided to honor my late brother’s memory by taking up the challenge in his place.
It’s important to note that I had never swum or biked since my childhood, and I was only 11 months postpartum at the time. However, I was determined to do this in his memory. I couldn’t help but remember a quote that my brother, Nate Perkins, had written during his college years. He pinned it above his closet as a daily reminder. It served as my motivation throughout this journey and kept me moving forward.
The loss of my brother has been incredibly difficult, but it has also brought me closer to him in ways I never could have imagined. He remains a powerful source of motivation for me to push myself beyond what I thought was possible. My goal is to inspire my daughter, Mercy, to do the same, to show her that even in the face of adversity and grief, we can rise above it.
I want to share that I completed the half Ironman race in 7 hours and 33 minutes. It consisted of a 51-minute swim, a 3-hour 35-minute bike ride, and a 2-hour 50-minute run, all in close to 100-degree heat. I know that Nate would be incredibly proud of us, and throughout the race, I couldn’t help but imagine him cheering us on, happy to be a part of this incredible achievement.
I want to express how deeply we miss him and how much he continues to inspire us. This race was for him, and it was a way for us to celebrate his life and honor his memory. We carry him in our hearts every day and strive to live our lives to the fullest, just as he would have wanted.
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