It is hard for me to believe how fast time flies. So many fun adventures in the past little bit, but not enough time to document them all. So here are a few updates.
August 15th, 2009
Ever since I was 14 years old I saw my dad do a triathlon. Year after year would pass and I would say to myself how badly I wanted to do that event that I saw so many years ago. Last year after the Rush Triathlon I commited to many that I was going to do that event in 2009 even if it killed me in the process. I had a lot to prepare for since I had absolutely ZERO swimming skills. When I was young I was infatuated with water. I would race kids across the pool like a smooth sailing sailboat.......and WIN. I could jump off any bridge in open water and swim for miles before I would begin to tire. As the years went on and swimming resources became limited my swimming skills were NO more. I have been horrified of water! I know now the dangers that lie within. Well, to make a super LONG story short. I only had 4 panic attacks in the water, nearly drowned, and suffered like a mad man - but other than that it was awesome. I was SO happy to get out of the water that the biking and running/walking was a BREEZE. My favorite part of the whole race was seeing and hugging my dad and family at the finish. The feeling of knowing that I have accomplished something I NEVER thought I could was truly unforgetable. I feel like I can do ANYTHING!!!!!! Next year?
MORE TO COME
3 comments:
You are WONDER WOMAN!!!
heck YES next year! i'm super proud of you! i watched the race in '08 and wanted to do it this year also! curse living out of state!
I'm so proud of you! Way to go. You are awesome. I can relate to the swimming. I used to be flawless in the water and now I just bob around and play.
Love the picture of Cooper on the stairs!!
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