Though much has happened during the past year for my family, I'm choosing to share my own news first. Mostly because I've found a new love in my life. It's name- Sprint Triathlon! I am, for the first time in my life, doing something REALLY athletic and I love it! I had no idea I had it in me. The race distance I can complete is a 400 yd. swim, 11 mile bike, 3 mile run. This summer I completed two races and actually crossed the finish line in under two hours both times!! I've posted pictures for those of you looking for proof. This activity is so far out of my comfort zone that I feel very proud to say that I've participated in two triathlons. Dave and another couple from our ward did the first race with me and then I did the second one alone (it was an all women race and I couldn't get any friends to commit). It's fair to say I'll be doing more of these next year- in fact, I've already decided to do at least four in the summer (June, July, August, & Sept). Anyone want to join me?
Tri for Fun- August 2008-
Tri for Fun- August 2008- Dave, Kristen, Carl, & Ashley
See Jane Tri- All Women's Triathlon- Sept. 2008
I Survived the Swim!!!
Getting the Run Started-
Crossing the Finish Line- Just a Few More Yards!!! Sprint? Not A Chance! You Sprint!
After the Race-" I AM SUPER JANE!!" ("See Jane Run" is the sponsor and their logo is a girl dressed as a super hero)
6 comments:
I LOVE(!) the pictures. You are amazing. I am totally inspired to do a triathlon. It was great to catch up today. I can't wait to talk to you tomorrow at 5am!!!!!
Thanks for the update; it's good to get caught up! I try to update ours pretty frequently, if you wanna see what the Goodales are up to. http://goodales.blogspot.com/.
Kristen, I'm glad to see you back on here :). WAY TO GO on the triathalons, you are so incredible! I don't think I could ever do one, but that makes me want to try! Love ya.
Hello, I randomly came to check up on you from Tracey's blog and I'm glad to see you're doing well. In fact you look great. My sister dragged me into a sprint (not even as long as yours) but I loved it. Don't you feel like a super star when they pen your number on your arms and legs?
Kristen thats awesome. Good work. fun stuff isn't it?!
Hey Kristen- so glad to be back in touch w/ you! Way to go on the tri! Chad- my brother and his wife are really big into doing tri's and have done several. AAhh...someday- after the babies all get here- I will do one too :) You look so good- as always!
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