So I've been keeping a secret...sort of. Just a secret in the blogging world, but if you know my in real life or on Facebook then you know. BUT, I've been training for a triathlon...sort of. I haven't said anything on here before because I have never done a race of any sort ever, and I was scared if I put it in writing then somehow I would jinx myself. So I didn't blog about it.
Anyway, the last three months I've been semi training - meaning that I started to run (which I am absolutely terrible at), I continued with my swimming, and decided to ride my bike a bit more. Nothing hardcore that's for sure. I did make sure to get a good bike, run, or swim in every day - so I guess that's hardcore to some. Anyway, my sister Sarah and I have been training together/separately for this and although we were very very nervous about it all, we're SO glad we did it! We both came in under 2 hours! Neither one of us was last or even close to it...which I think is VERY impressive for two girls who don't run at all...aren't used to open water swims and haven't owned bikes for years. We kicked BUTT! And we're definitely going to do it again!
Here are a million pictures from my moms camera:
Anyway, the last three months I've been semi training - meaning that I started to run (which I am absolutely terrible at), I continued with my swimming, and decided to ride my bike a bit more. Nothing hardcore that's for sure. I did make sure to get a good bike, run, or swim in every day - so I guess that's hardcore to some. Anyway, my sister Sarah and I have been training together/separately for this and although we were very very nervous about it all, we're SO glad we did it! We both came in under 2 hours! Neither one of us was last or even close to it...which I think is VERY impressive for two girls who don't run at all...aren't used to open water swims and haven't owned bikes for years. We kicked BUTT! And we're definitely going to do it again!
Here are a million pictures from my moms camera:
Me...getting suited up
Sarah and I ready to go
Sarah and I and Sarah's friend Mikyla
Me in my swim cap glory
Waiting for instructions
Waiting for the horn
More waiting
And we're off
Me finishing
Sarah and I getting ready to bike (I'm fighting with my shirt)
Sarah ready to go; Me doing up my shoes
Sarah taking off 
Me taking off
Finishing the bike portion
Starting my run...I had some serious jelly legs and could barely even move
Me finishing the race...sooo happy!
Sarah finishing the race!
Our cheerleaders and us
Mom and us girls
The triathletes
And that's it! It was way better then I expected! The people were amazing and it was really a ton of fun. By the way...if you're curious, my times were: Total - 1:43; Swim (500m)-17 min; Bike (20km)-55min; Run (5km)-31 min
11 comments:
Ok now I do want to do one, can I join you for the next!! Looks like a great day!!
Booya! I love triathlons and they are zoo addicting! Congrats girl, that's awesome!
Let's make a plan to ALL do it next year! Way to go Meagan and Sarah!
Love, Mom
I was really pleased and impressed.
Love, Dad
PS Mom says I'll do the bike portion next year. No promises.
Awesome! Good for you! Very impressive to have trained with two little girlies at home. I'm proud of you!
Awesome!! You made it look fun, which I would never think it was! ha.
and ya I agree with Caroline, training with kids at home. Good job!
wow Meagan! You're are seriously my hero...don't think I could ever do that! :) way to go!!!
Awesome!!! You guys are amazing. I can't wait to do the Fort Mac one. I'm gonna! Prob the easy one though haha Start out small right? Let me know if your gonna do it Meagan! I am gonna register this week sometime
5k in 31 mins! that is awesome!! nice work Meg. it must be an amazing feeling!
Way to go!!!
Wow those are great times!! I want to do a triathlon but I didn't have my crap together for this year. I can barely run 5k right now in 31 minutes even if I haven't done a half-k swim and an hour long bike ride, so great job!! I know the jelly-leg feeling well, though, as I did a super-sprint a couple years ago. Nowhere near as long as this one but it was butt-kicking enough! :)
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