Last May I decided that I was sick of running all the time and tired of my knees keeping me from really getting a good, long workout. I started looking into cross training and decided that a Sprint Triathlon might be a good event to train for.
I trained all summer. My sister Michelle and my brother David helped me train for the swimming. My brother-in-law Russ helped me train for the bike segment and a friend in the ward loaned me his road bike for the day. I enjoyed the training so much.
This weekend was the big event. It was so much fun. I didn't put any pressure on myself to compete hard for this first one so that I could relax and enjoy myself. My husband, all five of my kids and a bunch of my friends were there to cheer me on. I had a great experience and I ended up placing second overall for the women. Shocker!!
The distances for the sprint length are 800 yd. swim, 12 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. I finished with an overall time of 1:25. It wasn't a fantastic time, but it was good for my first one and I had a ton of fun waving to people on the course and congratulating the other competitors. I had a serious endorphin high at the end. It was a great experience and I will do it again.
11 comments:
That is awesome! Congrats on 2nd place in your first race!
You are awesome Julienne!!! Well done sistah! ;-) Wish I could've done it too!
Yay Julienne!!!! You're my hero!!! Way to go!
You go mom of five! Awesome!!
Wow! Good for you.
Julienne, I was so excited for you while I was watching the videos. I was even clapping like I was there! congratulations!!!!
Awesome, Julienne! I'm not at all surprised that you took 2nd place... well, maybe just surprised that it wasn't 1st! You rock! Congrats!
Congrats Juilenne!!! You are amazing in every way. Are you addicted?
Yes, I think I am addicted. It really is fun.
Congrats! I am so proud of you. Ok, maybe I'm just a boob, but I was actually tearing up hearing your kids and husband cheer you on. What a good example to are to your kids.
YOU...ARE...AWESOME!!!
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