So here are the specifics of the race of my race on 8/27/11. It was a 500 meter swim, 10 mile bike and a 3 mile run. I actually didn't train for the swim and feel like I did well on it.
My swim time was 16:09.2
Bike time was 41.11.8
Run time 35:31.6
overall time of 1:38:21.7
I feel like I did well but I know I can get a better time.
That being said, there will be a next time. I couldn't believe that the whole time I loved the experience, there was no point that I wanted to quit and all I could think is that ANYONE could do this! And I mean that, if you put your mind to it you can do it. My 1st race that I ran all the way through was on thanksgiving 2010 and it was 4.5 miles. 10 months later I did a Tri!! Anyone could do it!
Now to the emotional stuff, one of the hard parts for me was to end and not have anyone there that was cheering me on. I never thought that I would feel that way, but I really longed for someone to see me finish strong and meet this goal. I am not saying this to make anyone feel bad. It was my fault that I have not invited people in to cheer me on. I have done this journey alone and chose to do so. Besides the occasional Bravo at weight watchers and accepting a compliment from a friend I haven't shared or asked for people to cheer me on. So I ended my race very tearful...1. for finishing and 2. for finishing alone.
Now I won't say I didn't brag or put it all over facebook, because I did! But I invite you all into this with me, ask me my goals and cheer me on. So that I can do the same for you, we weren't meant to do life alone. Here is a picture of me running, I guess I'm a thumbs up runner!!
Today on the Hwy. I saw a billboard that said Obesity is a disease not a decision. 2 years ago I would have agreed with this statement, but now I feel like the statement is just a copout. It is a decision, and I have proven that! If you change your lifestyle forever you can change your life. It is your decision!
Thanks for reading!!
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