Wildflower here I come!
The triathlon I have been training the past 10 weeks for is this Sunday, May 4 and I've done everything I can to ready myself. I trained hard, stretched nearly everyday, and done, like, a million sit ups. I even painted my toenails with the fastest color polish in my bathroom - silver.
I want to finish the 32-mile race (.9 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) in under 4 hours for sure and hopefully under 3:30. I may squeak by in under 3:15 if the stars align and it is not too hot. In past years temps have passed 100 and I absolutely wilt in the sun. Secretly I want to be a rock star and come in under 3 hours but there is no way that is going to happen unless I attach invisible rockets to my body (visible ones would get me disqualified). Mostly I want to finish feeling like I gave it my all, which is not as easy as it sounds. My usual M.O. is to save a little, just in case.
My Mom, Dad, and step-Dad will be there, plus my number one fan, Hubby. I'm nervous just thinking about getting into my wet suit and lining up with thousands of other Wildflower triathletes. We start in waves to avoid pandemonium in the water and my start is either 10:05 a.m. or 10:55 a.m. So think fast thoughts around that time!
I raised more than $3,600 while training to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. If you want to get in shape and do some good, I highly recommend Team in Training. Now wish me luck!
Comments
Julia, you ARE a Rock Star! Good luck on the race, looking forward to hearing how you did. Go girl!
Posted by: carol rock | May 1, 2008 3:32 PM
Good luck on Sunday.
You ROCK!!!
Posted by: Robert Bills | May 1, 2008 3:45 PM
Wow! You go, girl!! I know how difficult the triathlon is, as friends of mine have their own business based on that event, and "he" competes in Ironman Triathlons.
"She" has now participated in 2 events.
Your positive attitude and determination make you a super rock star! And your efforts for charity make you a super humanitarian.
Posted by: Ellie | May 1, 2008 5:42 PM
I had no idea you did this sort of thing. I already loved you for your column! Wishing you the best of luck. Big hugs, T
Posted by: Therese Ryan | May 1, 2008 6:40 PM
This is fantastic. You are already a winner just by competing. Hope you have a great day on May 4.
Posted by: Judy L | May 2, 2008 10:55 AM
Dear Bargain Hunter Babe,
Wish i was going to be at your race Sun to cheer you on with Mom and Dad. I'll be there in spirit superstar. Good luck and have tons of fun (and the glory afterward will be without end)
Big hugs, your NY sis
Posted by: Anonymous | May 2, 2008 8:32 PM