Try a Tri

So at some point in the last half year I decided to try doing a sprint distance triathlon. Since I was a kid, I have always watched the Ironman Triathlons that they show on Sunday morning t.v. Now there's no way that's going to happen ever (or at least any time soon), but I was always so impressed with these crazy people.

I did a bit of research and found that sprint, or short distance, triathlons are all over the place. There will be about 10 on the front range this summer. So, why not try a triathlon?

My goal was just to finish! I figured I would be nearly crawling across the finish line.

I'm number 354 in the background.The 1/2 mile swim turned out to be the hardest part. I kinda freaked out at the beginning and forgot that I knew how to swim. About halfway through, I managed to remember and finished strong.

17 mile bike ride

(Thank you Sarah for letting me borrow your bike!)

5k

They give a medal for finishing. The lady who was handing them out was busy chatting with someone when I finished. So even though it's super corny and I have no idea what to do with it, I stubbornly waited for her to pay attention and give me my medal.

I had flashbacks of field day growing up.