A First!!!

Last Wednesday morning I completed my first triathlon!  Ok it was considered a mini tri,  . . . 

3 events, a 13 mile bike, 1 1/2 mile kayak, and then a 5k walk/run.  We did this as part of an organization called “Wild Women”... What an experience!

A “mini” triathlon . . . never ever . . . thought I would

A “mini” triathlon . . . never ever . . . thought  I  could

Race day was hot and humid but we came prepared with our “gu”

That and water would keep our bodies hydrated and help to get us through

The bike . . . 13 miles over small hills and gravel . . . event number one

I knew this would be a challenge, but so rewarding when done

Pumping up the last hill, thighs burning just a bit

But feeling really good . . . I am happy to admit!

On to the kayak, event number two

Adrenaline taking over . . . ready to see this “tri” all the way through!

We begin the mile and a half . . . across the beautiful lake

I’m amazed at how in sync we are . . . never needing to take a break

The sun was getting stronger, the humidity beginning to peak

Yet we pushed on feeling strong not at all feeling weak

Our last event the 5k we chose to walk not run

The path was never shaded, dripping sweat from the sun 

We knew we had it in us . . . not a doubt that we’d make it to the end

At the finish line a hug and high five between . . . me and my friend

It was never about how long . . . just a challenge . . . self pride

3 hours and 15 was what we clocked at the end of our last stride

A “mini” triathlon . . . never ever . . . thought I would

A “mini” triathlon . . . always say . . . maybe  I could