Do a Tri_______Don't Die

That was pretty much my goal.

Do a tri

Don't die

And maybe learn something along the way.

I did learn, more than just "something"

I was reminded of the bodies vast capabilities.

Bodies are strong and capable, it is our mind that slows them down.

Well, that and cookies.

When I trained I felt powerful, capable, confident, I felt pretty darn good.

When I finished the actual event I realized that the joy came in the training just as much as race day.

You learn a lot about yourself when you push through the pain,burn, and fatigue.

You realize your not a quitter.  You'll finish if it kills ya.  Even if it's just a four mile run that day--unless your dead on the side of the road--you'll finish.

It restored a lost confidence for me.

I also learned that I don't so much like to swim.  I'll do it, but it's not my favorite.

Water and I don't get along.

For the tri they accidentally put me in the wrong swim time, a faster than I could ever swim in my life swim time. I was grumbling about it a bit.  It stinks to be lapped by everyone, irritating is the word that comes to mind:).  But it turned out to be a good thing, I shaved 2 minutes off my time.  

Irritation is also a motivator.  And yes, I did get passed. . . by most everyone in my swim time.

So so glad Heidi made me do it.

So so glad she didn't let me complain too much because I didn't feel I had enough time to train amidst the moving, business purchase, business remodel, unpacking. . . you get the picture.

So glad to finally live by family!!  It is a treat for me and the kids to have someone (2 someone's) to share everything with.

And yes.  It helps that they are girls.  I need some more estrogen in my life.

Can't wait to do another crazy race next Saturday!