So I've been training with Dave and some other friends to do the upcoming YMCA triathlon on Thanksgiving day. But last week I decided (really last minute) to do a sprint tri at Luke air force base. Dave just recently bought me a bike and I really wanted to race with it once before the YMCA tri. It was so much fun (thanks Dave, I love my bike)! I ended up getting 3rd place out of all the women! I was happy with my times and that I didn't stop on the run even though I really wanted to. My legs felt like bricks after the long bike ride.
The distances were: 400 meter swim, 14 mile bike, and a 5k.
It was tough and the whole time I'm thinking..."why am I doing this?" And then at the end, after I'd caught my breath again, I felt so good that I had finished the race and I can't wait to do the next one. It's crazy, but I love it!
Crossing the finish line with Dan.
Crossing the finish line with Dan.
9 comments:
That's awesome! I didn't even know about this one--I totally would have done it with you. But I am planning on doing the YMCA one on Thanksgiving. Let's do some training together?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You are such a natural! Think of how far you've come since your first triathlon in Spring.
GREAT job!
Karin wow! You are awesome!!! I am way impressed, but certainly not surprised, you have always been a fantastic competitor! Congrats!
Wow, Karin. Way to go! 3rd place is awesome.
You are on for the spring triathalon!!! Just kidding...I don't even have a cool bike. And-yes- you can link me!
Dang it. I was hoping you didn't have pictures for proof that you had won third place. Then I could pretend it was really me, like in my dream. ;)
Karin, great job. Yes, John is doing the YMCA triathlon. The pics of your kids are so great too. I love the one of Ella on the side.
I totally would have smoked you! j/k You're a Rock Star for doing those triathlon things. Seriously you're very inspiring . . . as I sit here blog surfing eating ice cream.
wow that is amazing. i dont think i would have the strength to do that! congrates!
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