Triathlon 2012

So the big day arrived to compete in the Triathlon! I was excited and nervous! I had butterflies in my stomach and just wanted it to be over!

 

Bright and early checking in @ registration!

 

My friends...including fellow blogger, Andrea 

(stole your photo Andrea...in the one I had you eyes were closed)

 

The event was kind of a blur and went by really fast (except when I was on the bike...that seemed to take FOREVER).

 

Right before the swim...with all of our sexiness :)

 

The swim went good! I got tired in my first 2 laps but kept telling myself to not get into 'race' mode (even though I am doing a race) and just pretend I am still training.

 

Getting ready to head out on the bike! So cold...but I brought extra clothes to keep me warm :)

 

Bike was brutal...so put it nicely :) It was very hilly and seemed like it was never going to end! I was so excited to get back after the bike and head out on the run!

 

Battling through...

 

Finishing strong...and feeling so relieved!

 

 I felt great afterwards! I felt accomplished...but I was hoping my time would have been a little better!

 

Swim: 7:59

Bike: 1:08:44

Run: 27:58

 

My swim was GREAT...I couldn't believe I swam that fast! My bike was OK...I could have done better but my body just wouldn't let me! My bike time was better than any of my training times...so I felt good about that! My run...well it's good for having done those other 2 things right before, but of course I would have loved it to be lower!

 

All in all...I feel accomplished and am glad I crossed the finish line! I would LOVE to do it again next year and better my time!

 

My mama and I...love that she cheered me on :)

 

The coordinator, my husband...my number one cheerleader!!!

 

 Anybody else want to do it next year with me?!?! I told the coordinator that the bike route shouldn't have so many hills (if any at all)...he says he will see what he can do ;)

 



I may have more pictures after the 'official' pictures are released!