Saturday, April 19, 2008

Triathlon!!

I thought I'd share a few pics of my very first triathlon. It was a week ago at the Lake Las Vegas Resort. The water was a very COLD 63 degrees or so, but the outside temps were nice...just a bit windy. I finished the half mile swim, 12.5 mile bike, and 5k triathlon in 1:39, which is a middle ranking in my age group and overall. It was a blast (after I got over the cold water) and I would love to do it again. I was so tired afterward and I had a good afternoon nap. I have been on two short 1 1/2 mile runs this week and I can definitely feel the effects. I wasn't really too sore afterward, but my legs have been weaker this week for sure!

Oh, and since it was the first triathlon sponsored by AFLAC and IRON GIRL at the resort, it was taped and will air (on NBC or one of its affiliates) on July 26th.

So, here are a few pics that the race photographers took and emailed me. In one I am getting out a tissue because I got a cold the week before the event and had to race with nasal issues! THank heaven for pockets!



8 comments:

Ashley and Paul Giddings said...

Wow...You go girl! Hope all is well. We are moving back to California this week. Did you get my latest email about Brooklynn's blessing change. I'm sure you guys have to work, but it not...It's this Thursday the 24th at 10:00 am at our house. If you need directions just give me a call. We missed you last week at our afternoon girls day with Grandma!

Unknown said...

Hey girl! So excited you posted this! You are awesome, and so dedicated. You gotta let me know when your next one is, that is so cool Pop is gonna do it too! Miss ya!

CamKamFam said...

WOAH!! you go girl!!!!!

Elika said...

I'm so jealous that you are in shape...You were always so good at working out. I wish my workout partners were still here...Are you guys living in Vegas already? If you do, how does Ike like his new job?

Kendria said...

Way to go girl! You are my hero! Always have been-

ash and jay said...

That's a GREAT overall time. I have been running and working out like crazy in preparation for a race in May. My goal is to do a Triathlon this summer. So, I'll have to get some tips from ya.
take care!!!

Lana said...

Tera, I am so impressed. Seriously! I can't beleive you did that. I am very proud of you. Plus look at your amazing body in the pictures. If only I was you..........
Love you. Call me so we can go out. We have such little time left. I am so sad.

Megan and Keli'i said...

Hey Tera! Good job on your triathalon! How are you guys doing? Looks like you're wonderful. You look great...fun to see you guys on here!