Triathlon

A few months ago, this was inconceivable! I didn't think I could do any sort of Triathlon. Then I started working for it. I trained with my bike on a trainer for a long time and I started walking with my sister up some pretty good hills. I got more confident and started running a little just to see if I would die or not. I didn't! In fact... it kinda felt good (until my knee started hurting).
Then, I started swimming. Swimming didn't go so well. Everything else was getting better... so i stuck with this, despite my minimal improvement over time.

Finally, race day! I committed to giving it 100%. I was a little intimidated at first, but soon felt at ease... here is my day in photos...

This is just before the race...

yup.. barely making it here! I resorted to the breast stroke after awhile since the freestroke could only take me so far.

I have never been happier to be on a bike!

Emile is chasing me down here and thought a video might be fun.

Here is a picture of him filming me. Kinda cute. He's barefoot... this must be love!

My run went better than I thought.. and soon enough... I was there! Finished!

These here are my biggest fans!
They supported me, cheered for me, and helped me all the way!
Thanks boys!

Here is a picture of my great friend and fellow athlete Vixie. I wouldn't have done it without her!

My parents came to support me and even made signs for me! They were so wonderful for driving, getting a hotel, and waiting in the hot sun just for ME! Wow!!!

It wasn't just my race! The kids had a mini race as well. They got to swim, bike and run. Here we are at their transition area after their swim.

Simon is working hard here. :D

They were both fabulous! They got metals, shirts, and numbers. They won in their minds!!! It was such a great day!!!