Or One First Tri for us! My BFFOIKYA, Bridgit, and I completed our first ever triathalon in September. Despite the bitter cold of that September morning (42 degrees!), it was so much fun. I think it's safe to say that we "were bitten by the triathalon bug". I loved the training and loved the event itself. I'm already looking forward to next spring/summer to do at least one more next year.
Not only was the event a blast, but Bridgit and I were able to spend more time together over July-Sept. than we probably have since high school! It was so much fun to continue to build our friendship and make new memories.
Bridgit's pipes
My leg pipes
The event itself was a 600 yard swim (in frigid waters, might I add), a 14.4 mile bike, and a 5K run. Mind you, up until training for this, had NEVER run a full mile. I just WAS not ever a runner. Now I can say that I am! My one goal for the triathalon, besides finishing, was to run all 3.2 miles... and I did!
(I didn't notice my eyes were closed before I uploaded... ) We had a great cheer team for us: Ryan, Olivia & Aidan, my Mom, Nate (Bridgit's husband) and their 3 kids Oran, Jackson, and Cora. What a great day!
Not only was the event a blast, but Bridgit and I were able to spend more time together over July-Sept. than we probably have since high school! It was so much fun to continue to build our friendship and make new memories. 
Bridgit's pipes
My leg pipes
The event itself was a 600 yard swim (in frigid waters, might I add), a 14.4 mile bike, and a 5K run. Mind you, up until training for this, had NEVER run a full mile. I just WAS not ever a runner. Now I can say that I am! My one goal for the triathalon, besides finishing, was to run all 3.2 miles... and I did! 
(I didn't notice my eyes were closed before I uploaded... ) We had a great cheer team for us: Ryan, Olivia & Aidan, my Mom, Nate (Bridgit's husband) and their 3 kids Oran, Jackson, and Cora. What a great day!
5 comments:
Your leg pipes scare me ;-)
I am so proud of you two gals. First you did not train that long for this big event, and you both finished in a good time. But most of all that you got to rebuild that friendship that has been going for almost 25 years. That is the best!!! Congrats to both of you for doing this!!! And thanks for sharing these pictures. Fun to see!!
WOW! Congrats! That's some real dedication - I am so proud!
Whoop, whoop! I'll bet your pipes and Bridgit's pipes totally intimidated your opponents. Way to go!
WOW! I am SO impressed! You are a champion and your legs are super-intimidating. I would never get in a Leg War with you. :)
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