Looking for inspiration, time & money...

I'm down to running sprint intervals for 3 miles 5 nights a week and I'm ready to train for something. I really want to do another TRI but I need motivation, money,the time & support for training as well as someone to do all that extra laundry. :) I would love to join the YMCA and get hooked up with a swim coach before I register for another TRI though. My swimming needs work.

Deep thoughts with athletic mommy

So - how much do I look like a Hollywood starlet in my TRI pictures? I'm totally in! I've got my kids in tow as well as what appears to be a alcoholic monitoring device strapped to my ankle! AWESOME...I joke only b/c I'm not a drinker. Although I have been thinking about becoming a bartender lately - they make serious cash!

I continue to have issue with my knee so I've been focused on my bike.My runs are very short - no more than 3 miles. I have no race plans right now b/c of the combination of finances & my knee - neither one are healthy -

I suppose that's life!

More Deep Thoughts with athletic Mommy to come...

I am a triathlete

Here I am before the race...overly confident and excited!I have a newfound respect for the swim...I've just received a serious buttkickin'. Here I am at the start of the bike. I love the bike!The run was awesome...off road and totally shaded!


After the race...rehydrating - literally. this was a great experience - I had lots of fun. I am sure I'll do another one - once I get my swimming technique...and am confident in my ability in the water.

It's almost time to TRI

I'm really excited about the race this Saturday. While Jason is doing ANOTHER 1/2 marathon I am going to be taking part in my first sprint Triathlon. I am planning to have loads of fun - no matter what the outcome - I'm deliriously excited about FINALLy doing this! Arron Chambers & Travis Jacob - a couple of guys who I used to work with at Southside planted this seed a couple of years ago. I've kept my dream alive and am going to live it out on Saturday. I can't wait to share my experience & photos!
I hear there is a tropical storm joining us for the race Saturday too! 25 - 30 pmh winds will toughen the "easy" course, alligator mating season being in full swing should keep it interesting but the best part - the high is only 86 degrees and it might even be raining! Yahoo! I love to run in the rain! I really do...it would be my first time being pelted by the rain on my bike though.
I really wish I had a seasoned triathlete to take me under their wing on this first TRI - that was awesome that you stuck by my side the whole race Jason...really cool. Good luck on your race! I'm going ot have a blast at mine!

I'm gonna try to TRI

I registered for a TRI a while back, moved the date b/c of amoeba and now the new date is actually this weekend. I'm not ready. I thought that I was ready...so I did my own little TRI here at home so I could see if I could REALLY do it. I swam in my pool for 1.5 minutes - it kicked my butt. I had to stop & start 2 times but I ended up swimming for 15 minutes then did my 10 mile bike and 3 mile run in 1hour and 3 minutes (not including transitions...which need LOTS of work). I'm going to do it - I'm confident that I'll finsih and that's my goal for my first tri. Reasonable?

I'm going to be working on my swimming for the rest of the week. I have no technique at all - I really wish I'd been working on my swim. Oh well.

on the positive/ preparation side I did use the outfit, swimsuit, socks & shoes that I intend to use in the race...and they worked out great! Also, the knee pain was minimal, muscle soreness...not there and cardio was great. I'm thinking about trying harder on Wednesday morning and then no more until race day.

PS. The Turkey Trot sounds like a smart idea...and then I can eat more! :)

I will run again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just don't have nother race on the calendar yet. I did receive some birthday moeny from my inlaws at Sela's party...now I just to decide on a weekend. 5K? 10K? or should I aim high for another 1/2 marathon in November? That's where my heart is - I want to improve my performance...reach my goals. I think I"m just scared of falling short again. Am I alone in this? Is this normal for athletes? Yeah...I consider myself an athlete! :)

1/2 Marathon

My first half marathon is finally behind me. I couldn't have - scratch that - wouldn't have finished without Jason being by my side. I thought that I was totally prepared and I learned that around mile 6 that I was NOT. I was not properly hydrated - not conditioned for the terrain and not very well rested due to traveling...with kids! :)

It was a great experience and I'd do it all again. I think that the best part was on mile 3 when we saw our support - Jason and I married well. Our spouses and children were there cheering us on - and Noah yelling "GO MOMMY GO!" brought me to tears! It was totally awesome.

I have respect for the 1/2 marathon distance and admiration for those crazy folks who run hills. I on the other hand am going to stick to my flat hot & muggy Florida terrain for now. I hear the Space Coast 1/2 marathon is still open and going on in November...there's time to work on my training, right? :)