Day 64; I DID IT!

Today was a huge victory for me. I completed my first triathlon. The best part of it? Even though it was 90 degrees out and humid as hell, I never wanted once wanted to give up. I was dead last in the bike leg, by at least three minutes. Did I let that discourage me? No, I kept going.

It was an incredible experience. It is something I can be so proud of. When I was running (more like walking!) my last trip around the track, another participant came out and ran it with me; giving me encouragement and the extra push I needed to get through it. I am so grateful to her.

My trainer Kelly, did an amazing job of planning and coordinating the event. Her words of encouragement and support were crucial to my success. Having my husband and kids there cheering for me was icing on the cake.

Honestly, it was a lot of fun. I can see how people get hooked on racing once they do their first. It was a great race and I really look forward to competing in Iron Girl next summer.

For the immediate future, I am going to focus on running. Kevin and I want to do the Beaver Lake 5k together.

I am a triathlete. No turning back for me.