So I can check something else off my life to-do list. I completed my triathlon on Saturday and I was so, so pleased. It was everything I wanted and more. I finished the sprint distance in an hour and 28 minutes, which was 2 minutes under my goal. I did okay with the running, slower than I'd trained but good because I ran with a new friend for the first mile and a half, which made it worthwhile. My cycling was great- I had a great time and ended up finishing just 5 minutes slower than the fastest woman. I love cycling. The swimming wasn't so hot, but I'd had a wierd panic attack in the pool the week prior and I think I just need to learn to trust myself a little more. When it was done I wanted to do it again, I'd had so much fun. I can't wait to do another triathlon, in fact.
Just wanted to report. It's all good. I'm in a funky mood today- found out a conference I wanted to go to may not work out becuase it happens during the same week the lentil has a week off school. Bad planning. I was nominated for an award at that conference, so I will hope that I get the award but hope that I don't get it at the same time, just so I don't have to go. But I want to go. But the thought of pumping that much milk between now and then is pretty daunting. Sigh. I should just accept that I can't go and deal.
But triathlon! My new passion!
You did a triathlon, that's fantastic! What a great accomplishment!
Posted by: Nancy | July 23, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Way to go, triathlete!
If my path is any proof, next up for you: ultras, synchronized swimming and circus.
Posted by: Stephen | July 24, 2008 at 09:55 PM
hey. I'm a sucky friend and forgot to check in with you about this. I'm proud and impressed. you are my hero. I wish we could train together. I'm not doing it this year. next year. how long was your run? how long was your bike ( time wise for both) swim too.
Posted by: Vanessa | July 27, 2008 at 12:07 PM