Why not Tri?

Well, I did it...I completed my first triathlon of the series. Those of you who know me, know that pre-babies, Felix and were very into the whole triathlon thing. We weren't super competitive (if only with each other) but we raced to stay in shape and stay fit. Last summer was the first summer in 5 years that I did not compete. Obviously, due to my pregnancy, it wasn't a good idea. So I decided that getting back into the race scene was a great way to get this baby weight off of me. I am not one for dieting..never have been. The best way for me to get back in shape has always been old fashioned hard work outs. That's it. So anyway, Jen (my college roomate) and I signed up to do this tri in her home town of Wilbraham, MA. Felix watched the kids for the whole weekend and I made a nice trip of it (thanks babe!). Below are some pics before the race.

Jen and I before the race...

Jen with her Dad and brother Dan. These three did the tri as a relay team..each person did a different leg.

The pond where we swam. The swim is always the easiest part for me. But unfortunately for me, the swim is the least significant leg in any triathlon. It's the shortest and the bike is what really counts. Apparently, there were a lot of people who were taken out of the water and could not finish. I missed that somehow.

The transition area...where you pick up your bike after the swim and where you drop if off before the run.

All four of us before the race.

By no means was this my best race. It was the shortest I had done and my longest time by far. But my goals were different this year. I just wanted to finish. Jen and I compete again in three weeks. She is coming down to Norwalk and we will do one right here at the beach. Jen and I will both be doing the whole race solo that time. Time to keep training. I got 20 stubborn pounds that won't come off...but heck, I think I earned my Domino's tonight! Lol!