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14 years ago
Michelle
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I Tri-ed It!!
Thanks for calls, posts, and cookies, for the Casa Grande triathlon. It was a great event - I only wish that all of you could have been there doing it with me!!! We have to do one of these together - we'll get "team t-shirts!" It really was a lot of fun, growth, sweat, tears, joy, and yes even a little pain. (I've since lost 1/2 a toe nail)
The morning started so early!! 4:30 am!! We packed up the kids and headed to Casa Grande. There was instant nerves and excitement. I got signed up, found my spot to put all my gear, took a few pictures and headed to the pool for the first event.
There were so many swimmers that I had to wait about an hour to get in the pool. It was freezing outside that the water actually felt great. Just keep swimming - just keep swimming kept going through my mind, you can do this!
Out of the pool and there was Blake -"run Michelle - you can do this!!" It was so great to see him, the kids, and mom cheering me on. I ran to the tennis courts to find my gear. I had practiced this part over and over in my mind so many times. Towel-dry off, shoes on, shirt on, helmet on, ipod, quick drink, GO!!! again "come on Michelle-GO-GO-GO!" coming from Blake.
On the bike course, 10.3 ahead of me. This was the long stretch, but the wind felt crisp and good. My legs felt strong and I set in for the bike part. We biked through farm land...it got a little boring at times, but there were so many bikers to keep it interesting and keep pushing me to keep going. Every time someone passed me, they would cheer me on - I think it must be triathlon manners, it was awesome! On mile 8 I lost my water bottle to the wind! Mile 9 was a surprise of hills and dips. It felt so good to ride in for the last transition.
This was the funny part. So going from the bike to the run - my legs felt like JELL-O! They each feel like they weigh 200 pounds, but it only lasts about 1/2 mile. The run felt good - mostly because I knew this was the last stretch. Coming around the last turn, I saw the kids. They ran with me for a little bit - that was the BEST part of the race. Again "Sprint Michelle - Run!!!" from Blake my cheerleader!
It was such a fun day and race...I can't wait for the Double Crotched team to compete together!
The morning started so early!! 4:30 am!! We packed up the kids and headed to Casa Grande. There was instant nerves and excitement. I got signed up, found my spot to put all my gear, took a few pictures and headed to the pool for the first event.
There were so many swimmers that I had to wait about an hour to get in the pool. It was freezing outside that the water actually felt great. Just keep swimming - just keep swimming kept going through my mind, you can do this!
Out of the pool and there was Blake -"run Michelle - you can do this!!" It was so great to see him, the kids, and mom cheering me on. I ran to the tennis courts to find my gear. I had practiced this part over and over in my mind so many times. Towel-dry off, shoes on, shirt on, helmet on, ipod, quick drink, GO!!! again "come on Michelle-GO-GO-GO!" coming from Blake.
On the bike course, 10.3 ahead of me. This was the long stretch, but the wind felt crisp and good. My legs felt strong and I set in for the bike part. We biked through farm land...it got a little boring at times, but there were so many bikers to keep it interesting and keep pushing me to keep going. Every time someone passed me, they would cheer me on - I think it must be triathlon manners, it was awesome! On mile 8 I lost my water bottle to the wind! Mile 9 was a surprise of hills and dips. It felt so good to ride in for the last transition.
This was the funny part. So going from the bike to the run - my legs felt like JELL-O! They each feel like they weigh 200 pounds, but it only lasts about 1/2 mile. The run felt good - mostly because I knew this was the last stretch. Coming around the last turn, I saw the kids. They ran with me for a little bit - that was the BEST part of the race. Again "Sprint Michelle - Run!!!" from Blake my cheerleader!
It was such a fun day and race...I can't wait for the Double Crotched team to compete together!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Go Michelle!!
GOOD LUCK MICHELLE on your triathlon tomorrow! Wish we could all be there to cheer you on. We will be from across the country. Good luck! Have Blake takes lots of pictures. Love you!!!
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