So I completed my 1st triathlon. It was a 1/2 mile swim, 12 mike ride (10 of the miles were up hill which I was not prepared for) and a 3.1 mile run. I was hoping I was prepared and was shocked at how prepared I actually was. I have two HUGE fears. One of them is swimming with my head down in water I can't see in. I'm so glad I pushed myself to do something I'm so afraid of doing and actually did great at it. I was one of the first 10 girls out of the water out of over 130 women. I ended up completed the race in 2 hours and 7 minutes. It was one of the most challenging and exciting things I have ever done for myself, and I am so glad I did it. I have found a LOVE in working out harder than I thought my body was capable of and I really enjoy sweating to the point that I can ring water out of my clothing. Who knew? My mom and Kim came out to support me. We were leaving for Hawaii 2 weeks later so Danny and Ryder supported me from home. After the race we went to Vegas for the night and enjoyed the fruits of my labor!!! I am now training for my second 1/2 marathon and hope to be pregnant during the race. We will see.
6:30 a.m. over beautiful Lake Mead
getting ready for the swim
and were off...
coming in after 12 rough miles
transitioning from my bike to the run
finally done!! The clock shows an inaccurate time because the men start 30 min. before us and the clock never resets
myself, Joby (who helped prepare me for the race) and Sean
my proud supporters
enjoying a 10am beer with friends
finally... VEGAS baby (my mom, Kim, cousin Desiree and me)
transitioning from my bike to the run
finally done!! The clock shows an inaccurate time because the men start 30 min. before us and the clock never resets
myself, Joby (who helped prepare me for the race) and Sean
my proud supporters
enjoying a 10am beer with friends
finally... VEGAS baby (my mom, Kim, cousin Desiree and me)
2 comments:
Congratulations Shelbie!!! What a huge accomplishment! You look amazing!!!
way to go shelby! you rock!
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