i swam 1/2 mile in 38 minutes: it was more like a sideways doggie paddle. and if you notice i don't look like i'm swimming, but that's as professional as i get... i can't stick my head in-i wore the cap because i thought it would keep my hair dry. i can't even put into words how much this stinkin' swim has been on my mind or how hard it was for me---but i did it!
i biked 14 miles in 58 minutes: this was my favorite part, i have learned to love bike riding...my friend kris and i were able to do the bike part together and that was so fun to talk the whole way just like a training day :)
i ran 3 miles in 31 minutes: the run has never been as hard as it was this day and i even had to walk a little up the hill, which i never have had to do---but i did it! (total time: 2 hours and 13 minutes)i have said from the beginning that i am a completer not a competer...and i just wanted to do it and i am so happy i did, i had to keep telling myself-i can do hard things.
my favorite part about these kind of events is the atmosphere, it's so positive and it just brings out the natural cheerleader in me!
this is shelley, lis marie, kris and i after we all finished...it was so fun to encourage each other and be there at the finish line together. i also have to say i loved the body markings on my arm and notice on the back of my calves-it made me feel very cool!
but i think my most favorite part was all the training we did up to this day...i loved working-out outside, talking everyones ear off. i even can say i like (not love) running if i can talk to someone. i have to also say that doing this just reassured me of the goodness in people. eventhough in an event like this; it is a race, i never felt like that: not from friends, not from strangers, not even from my very competitive gym teacher...everyone was so helpful and kind. all i ever heard was a genuine want to help and encourage each other...amazing! so i have said that this was my one and only triathlon, but we'll see what next year brings?
5 comments:
WOW!! That is GREAT Jaci! I love it when you said you were a completer!
Again, WAY TO GO!!
Oh Jaci - it cracks me up how much the same we are - and I never saw it before! At BYU, I cried/stressed/freaked out more over my stupid .5 credit swim class than I did over any other class. I didn't know before I had registered for it that I really don't know how to swim, or hold my breath under water, or that I go into panic mode when "swimming." I passed but I had to buy a nose plug - my teacher said I was cheating... oh well!
Anyways, good job on your TRI. - you are awesome and look amazing crossing the finish line. I think we should do some race or triathlon as sisters - I think it would be a fun bonding experience!
P.S. I love you!
Way to go Jaci! I admire your sticktoitivness. I want to do that.
You amaze me! We loved watching & cheering you on. It was an exciting event and for a moment, I caught the spirit of it and thought maybe one day I'd like to participate in something like that. There's no telling what kind of shock my body would go into though! You did a great job!
Jaci,
This is totally cool. What a great event for you to get involved in - a little dissapointed on that slur on running however. But i understand. What a great accomplishment - hope to be part of one in your future!
Proud of you - now go find something else that is fun to do!
Pops
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