Good Morning!
I wanted to share my story with you - figured you'd giggle with me!
Last fall I got the bug to do a Triathlon.... however, I've been sitting on the couch doing nothing tipping 200lbs. I manage to loose a few pounds by the end of the Christmas Season but on January 1st, I signed up for the Tri 101 Training at our local Fleet Feet. http://www.
Fast Forward to Yesterday. I was a ball of nerves and ready to attempt my first Triathlon. I had been SOMEWHAT diligent at training but was no superhero. I'd lost 20lbs and was more proud of that than the actual Training for the Triathlon. I didn't sleep Friday Night but reminded myself I was going into this race without sabotaging myself... I was going to do it! Up Early and at the race. I couldn't eat anything. I was excited and nervous... did I mention I was nervous? Nervous. They called 15 minutes to race and I kicked of my flip flops and put them in my transition spot - proud I knew what a transition spot was! started walking to the pool and stubbed my toe on a curb. Seriously. OUCH. I immediately started to giggle and thought I would write you then - just to tell you I relate to the Swim. Bike. Mom. Klutz. thing.... But then it really started to hurt.
The Swim was cold and tough. I forgot what I had trained to do and ended up doing some sort of back stroke and then a frog type swim to get me to the finish. I got out of the pool and ouch... running to transition hurt! biking was hurty but by mile 3 I was at least not so nervous and was doing what we trained! Transition to Run HURT Worse but I kept on... I quickly learned running hurt going up hill so I hatched a new plan... running down hill, walking up... And then, like that... it was over. I completed my first Triathlon! http://decaturtriclub.com/
For shits and giggles - here's a picture of my toe after the race, my awesome boot and of course, Me - Crossing the Finish Line. I fractured my toe. I have to baby it and wear the boot for the next 3-4 weeks.
I want to thank you for inspiring me! Girls of all sizes can do this thing! Even the ones that are in the Klutz Family!
Keep it up! You have got this! Looking forward to stalking you at the Ironman. Please post your number so we can track you live. I'm so excited for you!
One of your many Cheerleaders,
Sarah
I wanted to share my story with you - figured you'd giggle with me!
Last fall I got the bug to do a Triathlon.... however, I've been sitting on the couch doing nothing tipping 200lbs. I manage to loose a few pounds by the end of the Christmas Season but on January 1st, I signed up for the Tri 101 Training at our local Fleet Feet. http://www.
Fast Forward to Yesterday. I was a ball of nerves and ready to attempt my first Triathlon. I had been SOMEWHAT diligent at training but was no superhero. I'd lost 20lbs and was more proud of that than the actual Training for the Triathlon. I didn't sleep Friday Night but reminded myself I was going into this race without sabotaging myself... I was going to do it! Up Early and at the race. I couldn't eat anything. I was excited and nervous... did I mention I was nervous? Nervous. They called 15 minutes to race and I kicked of my flip flops and put them in my transition spot - proud I knew what a transition spot was! started walking to the pool and stubbed my toe on a curb. Seriously. OUCH. I immediately started to giggle and thought I would write you then - just to tell you I relate to the Swim. Bike. Mom. Klutz. thing.... But then it really started to hurt.
The Swim was cold and tough. I forgot what I had trained to do and ended up doing some sort of back stroke and then a frog type swim to get me to the finish. I got out of the pool and ouch... running to transition hurt! biking was hurty but by mile 3 I was at least not so nervous and was doing what we trained! Transition to Run HURT Worse but I kept on... I quickly learned running hurt going up hill so I hatched a new plan... running down hill, walking up... And then, like that... it was over. I completed my first Triathlon! http://decaturtriclub.com/
For shits and giggles - here's a picture of my toe after the race, my awesome boot and of course, Me - Crossing the Finish Line. I fractured my toe. I have to baby it and wear the boot for the next 3-4 weeks.
I want to thank you for inspiring me! Girls of all sizes can do this thing! Even the ones that are in the Klutz Family!
Keep it up! You have got this! Looking forward to stalking you at the Ironman. Please post your number so we can track you live. I'm so excited for you!
One of your many Cheerleaders,
Sarah
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