For some unknown reason (temporary insanity?) I signed up for 3 separate triathlons this summer. I have never raced in a triathlon before and I don't know what made me think I should start, I guess I just wanted a goal to work towards in the hopes I would be motivated to stay fit. Well, I finished my very first race on Saturday, June 15th. This race was up North of Seattle so I drove up on Friday with the boys and checked into a hotel. Hyrum came up after work on Friday and then stayed the night with us and watched the boys while I raced. I was super nervous, especially for the swim because I had never raced in a lake before and I had been training in a pool (which is much different than a lake) but I survived and am super proud of myself for finishing this race.
Me and my friend Cynthia before the race. I was one of only about 4 people that swam in just a swimsuit. Most people had on a wetsuit or at least a triathlon suit. I felt pretty awkward.
After transitioning from the swim to the bike. Hyrum took this photo as I was on my way out to start the bike leg of the race.
Coming in after 9 miles of bike riding.
At the finish line after the run leg of the race. I was soooo happy to be done!
My cheer squad
Cynthia and I after the race. She beat me by 7 minutes!
This is mostly for my own records but just so you know:
Swim 1/4 mile: 12 minutes 6 seconds
Bike 9 miles: 36 minutes 24 seconds
Run 1 1/2 miles: 16 minutes 38 seconds
I will do this same exact race at the beginning of September so I will see how much I have improved... or gotten worse
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