Women of Steel Triathlon

Me, a woman of steel? Probably not! But on Saturday I completed my first triathlon. I did not put up the time I was hoping for, but for my first race it was such a great experience just to finish. Now if you would have asked me during the race if I was having a great time... I would have told you a totally different story! In training I was most comfortable with the swim, but at the actual race I felt like I was surely going to drown. The only thing that kept me going was knowing I could get out of that crowded pool if I finished. After the swim and 13 mile bike ride, I started the 5k. As I came around the last corner my friend Janel (who I have been training with and who had already finished) was waiting for me. When I heard her cheering me on and then start sprinting with me to the finish line I oddly enough became a little emotional. Partly because I knew it was almost over, and also because I had actually done it! Thank you to my wonderful husband, family, and friends who were there cheering my name and waiting for me at the finish line! As soon it was over I was ready to start training for the next one! It may feel like self torture during the race but the satisfaction you get when you complete it is exhilarating! I would recommend this sport to anyone. You don't have to be a woman of steel, just have to have enough heart to complete your goal! It's like "where's waldo" to find me in the crowd of 640 women with pink swim caps! Janel and I are standing in the middle smiling:)