Next we jumped on our bikes and rode what seemed like FOREVER. WhenI looked across the freeway and saw the IKEA sign (next to the airport) I knew I really had ridden my bike FOREVER-- and that was only to the turn around. The way back seemed shorter.
Then came the 5K run. Having just ridden my bike 12 miles, it was hard to get my legs to work in a different motion. I felt like I was having that dream where you are running with all your might and not getting anywhere. Well, our legs loosened up and we were able to jog the majority of the 5K. Melissa stuck with me the whole time. I am certain I slowed her down at time, but perhaps me singing the theme song from "Rocky" helped motivate her a bit.
Here we are running near the finish line. Melissa's kids are running next to her outside the race track, cheering all the way.
Almost there!!
Just around the corner!!
Finished!!! Just under 2 hours. Not the fastest, but trip completed!! And, I am happy to say, that I am not sore today.I can't say that I am looking forward to another race, but I am pretty proud of the fact that I completed a triathlon.
9 comments:
Good for you, girl. I've always wanted to do a tri-athalon (or even an iron man).
Congrats! Doesn't it feel good to finish a race like that. (I like that is was all girls.)
Way to go!!! I'm very proud of you...looks like fun (to an onlooker).
Wow, aren't you great! Amazing and wonderful and everything inbetween.
Love you tons, and I'm jealous.
Yeah! That's awesome. I admire you. . . I can't quite muster the strength for a tri. . . I think Im scare of the swimming. Maybe I'll just live through your accomplishments. Way to go!
Impressive! It must feel great to know YOU DID IT!!
That's awesome Merilee! Did you see Melanie Nielsen there by chance? She did as well. You inspiring women you. I'm competing in my first triathlon this Saturday. Guess there is a bug in the air on this. :o) Way to go and good job!
Whoa ...
Wow! I'm so glad it went so well! You're amazing!
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