I survived...

(Jess, Annie, Caleb, Amanda and Megan)

FYI-Annie beat all us girls and she is 5 months pregnant. Her biking skills were far superior to mine.

Today was the big sprint triathlon. And yes I did survive, but barely:). In truth it was fun, but I was soooooo unprepared for the bike ride. Who knew that 18 miles on a bike could nearly drive me to madness. I was for sure it would be the swimming that would kill me. For those of you not familiar with Iowa terrain, it is all about the rolling hills. Whoever made up this course found about every hill possible for us to ride.

First of all I used my mtn. bike so I looked like such a nerd. But at least I could use it as an excuse as all the other riders on fancy bikes with fancy gear flew by me. Seriously there were a few that went by so fast I thought it was a car coming up behind me. I had to have looked like I was having a hard time because every person that passed me would cheer and say "you are doing great!" One guy even asked if I needed anything so I really must have looked like I was dying. Apparently I wear my emotions on the outside. There were quite a few times as I started trudging up another hill that I just thought "you have got to be kidding me". And there were a few times I was worried that I had taken the wrong path because I couldn't see anyone in front or behind me. Fortunately it was a very pretty ride through the green fields.

By the time I got to the run I really couldn't get my legs to move fast. I was warned by everyone that the bike to run transition was the hardest part and they were right. I have no idea how anyone does an Olympic triathlon. The thought of running a half marathon after the killer bike ride is not appealing at all.

It was fun to cross the finish line and see Nate and Cambri cheering for me. I am glad that they came because that is what kept me going to the end.

If I can get Nate to do a triathlon with me we just might sign up for one later this summer when we are in Utah or Idaho. I would love to train for one with him. If you would have asked me during the race I would have told you there was not a chance I would do this again, but I really think this might become of little summer hobby of mine.

Thanks to my cheering squad! I love you!

Sorry for the lack of pictures. We used or video camera to take the still shots and our computer is too old for the memory card so I can't get our pics off of it. As soon as I get the rest I will post them.