If you would have told me a year ago that I was going to compete against the best runners and swimmers in the world, I would have said you were crazy.
It started as one evening running with a neighbor. No strollers, no kid snacks. It became a mission to find out what was possible.
In November of 2019 I competed in a national Aquathlon competition. An Aquathalon is a multisport race where you swim 1000 meters and then run a 5k. I placed 10th in my age category. I was satisfied with the accomplishment that I was 10th in the nation. Ready to move on with my normal mom life when then I was notified that, because of my efforts, I had earned a spot on TeamUSA!
My name is Madeline Romeo and I have a chance of a lifetime to represent my country and my family at the World Championships Amsterdam 2020 in September!
My family always supported me. My mother was there on every cold, rainy sideline cheering me on.
Going back to racing as a mom wasn't going to be a journey just for me alone. My girls have been with me, running, swimming, with a stopwatch on the side of the track.
Without them I would have quit with the thought that becoming good enough to qualify for TeamUSA wasn't for a mom in her 40s.
But I did!
Unfortunately, TeamUSA does not cover travel expenses for the sport of Aquathlon. Without your help, I cannot afford to travel for my event. It doesn't seem right for me to lose this once in a lifetime opportunity. It is so important to show my girls that you don't let anything get in the way of following your dreams!
The expense is too much for my whole family to go. One of my biggest fans, my mother, has stepped in to be my support system while in The Netherlands.
If you feel you can help us, please donate to support my journey of competing on the world stage and make my girls and my country proud!!!
Thank you,
Madeline