SWIM - BIKE - RUN

Here's a little bit of what this non-traditional woman did this last summer. I recently lost a considerable amount of weight and chose to take the next step... a triathlon. It's definitely something everyone should do and enjoy. I chose to take part in a sprint race, which is 800 meter swim, 12 mile bike and a 5K run. The adrenaline rush that you get right before the start of a race is overwhelming. The swim, most intimidating, was definitely a lot different than I expected. I trained in a pool and not in open water. Next, getting the wetsuit off, shoes on and then try to make your legs work to ride a bike. Hmmm.... traditionally, racers have their wetsuit off before they even reach their bike... not in my case as I'm not doing anything according to tradition. My transition time, well, just needs a lot of work. Next, make it through the 12 miles on the bike, not so bad but it's not over... time to run! I don't like to run, in fact... I'd rather give birth to triplets, breach! I simply do a run/walk combination and just keep going. The biggest thrill... crossing the finish line with several friends and family there to say "good job".