Tri and Try again!

This weekend I got to take part in my first mini triathlon! When I say mini, it's about as small as they get really. 200 meter swim, 7 mile bike, and 2 mile run. Now just because it doesn't sound like tooo much, it actually feels a lot like it. This is a sprint triathlon, basically meaning you go all out and not much breaking. Which is what I did!

I started out with the swim, the event I was worried about the most! I actually didn't feel bad at all in this part of the race! I was surprised! Climbed out of the pool and off towards the bike. There I wiped down real quick, tried getting my socks on the damp feet as fast as I could, and shoes on. Helmet, glasses, bike down and I was off! I went ALL out in the bike. My heart rate was maxed the whole time! I wanted to make up some time here yet I feel it was my more stronger event!

Got off the bike and onto the 2 mile run! I thought this would be my strongest event, but after a swim and bike ride, I was exhausted! I ran, just not fast like I wanted! Side ache! :S So it was a slow run, and I lost all that time I made up. Which makes me frustrated now thinking about it! But hey....I crossed the finish line, still alive and am thankful for that! Parents came to cheer me on and that meant so much! Support is always much appreciated and them showing up was great! Buddy of course is my copilot! I think he coulda done the whole race with me! :D

I want to keep training and working hard and do another event like this! There is one in the Spring in Emporia I'd like to do, a little bigger, but gives me time to train now! Something to work towards, something to look forward to! I'm thankful for the ablities God has given me, and I want to live life and put them to use!

Must admit I celebrated Saturday night with a drink, I needed to celebrate! What I was looking forward to for awhile, haha. A relaxing night with family and friends! A great weekend all in all!

Finish Line

Crossing the finish line of the race. If you can't tell by the expression on my face that I'm exhausted! I was happy to finish the race and cross the line. Thank you GOD! I was praying most of the race! :D

I'm so thankful I was givin the opportunity to do something like this! Many people don't get the chance or can't do something like this! I had fun, plan on doing more, and keep training and working hard!

Sorry Bout It!

Conman doing his thing at the ballpark.