So, about a month (or more) ago a friend of mine in my ward committed me to signing up for a triathlon. We would talk running/swimming/biking a lot and both of us had a goal to complete a triathlon this fall. So, we signed up for the Telos Triathlon.
(this tri is in backwards order. Run, Bike, Swim)
I beefed up my swimming routine (meaning I went more than once a week), and Sarah helped me to be a little more efficient. (she was a great teacher, I wasn't a great student) Really the only part of the triathlon I was even concerned for was the swimming part. I didn't want to drown.
Miracles occurred.
I ate candybars for dinner the night before just in case I never got to eat again
(smart choice right).
I swam 350 meters after running and biking.
I didn't drown.
See, Miracle.
I didn't drown.
However
I did almost freeze to death, since apparently I was so concerned to not drown I forgot to take into account that we had, in fact, signed up for a triathlon that was in November, in Utah. Stupid? -- yes.
I know, I know, the writing was right on the wall. Snow was inevitable. Freezing temperatures were a given. Yet, I didn't even consider that -- I was worried about what I was going to look like in the pool (picture a flailing fish if you want a visual). I should have worried that my fingers and toes wouldn't regain any type of warmth for 48 hours and that even more layers wouldn't have helped that much (especially when you have to strip down to your swimsuit outside). I should have worried about how I was going to keep pace with the real racers if they cut out part of my strongest sport - the bike. In retrospect, I wasn't thinking. I was vain. I was worried about my swimsuit (which if you are wondering, is cute and I love it and it matches my swim cap and goggles)
Regardless, I didn't drown
(and I only sorta looked like a flailing fish).
I finished 3rd in my age group.
Not too bad for a non-swimmer like myself.
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| This is us freezing at the start (and yes, this is the best picture out of the ones we took, which says a lot) |
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| We survived and went to breakfast with swim cap hair. Amazing. |
3 comments:
I did that triathlon a few years ago. This is embarrassing, but I almost passed out after the swim because it was so hot in there.
Way to go! You amaze me and I am so thankful you didn't drown! The story of your class totally made me laugh and I don't think I'll ever think of body spray the same way.
By the way, we're going to Utah right after Thanksgiving, will you be around or are you traveling? I'd love to see you if it works out! Let me know.
You two are amazing!
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