.5 mile SWIM....
12 mile BIKE...
3.1 mile RUN...
That's exactly what I'll be doing June 28th, 2009! I just started training for my first mini-sprint-triathlon this past week. I'm SUPER excited! My cousin Janie has done multiple ones & a few years ago I watched her cross the finish line at the Danskin race (the one I'll be doing) and I knew in that moment I want to experience that! Janie has a group of friends, they call themselves the 'Power Divas', who participate in all kinds of races, 5K's, half-marathons, & triathlons. They train together, encourage each other, and race together. I'm so excited to now call myself a 'Power Diva'. Woohoo! I'll keep you posted on how my training is going...so far so good. Starting off really slow & safe. Swimming is by far the hardest part...did I mention it is an open-water swim (um yah, scary) =) It'll be great though. And I just got a membership to an AWE-AWE-AWE-some gym! Going there is a great escape---love it!
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Also in some "personal health" news I recently ran a 5K up in Ft. Collins. These races are addicting! I wasn't planning on running, but the group I was with decided to and so I 'jogged' 2 miles and walked/jogged the rest. It felt great b/c I haven't ran in so so sooo long. That race really kick started my training excitement. Not only is the exercise fun, but getting dressed up in funky outfits is fun too! =) Check out the pics:
....In other health news....
I have been working on losing weight (like my entire life) & I started Weight Watchers again this past December. Great time to start, right?! =) I thought,'hey if I can lose over Christmas, I can do it anytime'. Well it's been going great... Janie and I are doing it together ... awesome to have a accountability and someone to join in with the struggles and victories. I feel very, very motivated & honestly feel like this will be the change I've been trying to accomplish for a long time. Today I hit 20 lbs!! I'm so excited! Have a long way to go---but taking the small steps in order to reach the giant step.
6 comments:
i just love you and all your awesome news! :) yay! hope i get to see you in july when i'm at csu! *hugs*
20 lbs?! Good for you!! Keep up the good work! You can be my inspiration :)
Bravo, my friend! You'll have another long distance WW partner in about a month, if you're interested. I know I could use the help too. :)
That's awesome Tric! April Hetzel is also attending---we encourage each other too---let me know when you've started! Can't believe you guys will be home in like a month--time has flown by! Seems just like yesterday we were on our road trip. Good times! =)
Good gravy--20 lbs!!! That is so impressive, good job! Good luck with your races and training. I am happy you enjoy it so much.
You go girl!!! Now, can you come to Utah and get me motivated??? I need it big time!
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