Blog Neglect...

So it's been exactly one month since I've written in this and I want to apologize to those followers of ours who always enjoy reading about what kind of training we have going on.  I've been doing the typical training lately- swim, bike, run, repeat ;)

After completing the 2012 Memorial Hermann Bridgeland Triathlon

 

 

 

 

Almost four weeks ago I competed in my first open water triathlon and it was definitely a new experience for me!  Open water swimming is extremely different that swimming in a pool.  I was kicked and hit in the face numerous times because in my wave there was about 90 of us that went into the water at the same time.  You can't see well and you sure as heck can't see in the water like you can when swimming in a pool. Overall I was quite pleased with my running time but feel there's always improvement in all areas.

Next Saturday my sister and I will be doing the Saints Back to Football 5k race.  I am going for a new PR for my 5k distance and I'm really excited about it.  This is going to be fun since my sister is joining in and we finish on the Saints football field :)

My next triathlon is the Memorial Hermann Houston Triathlon.  This will be my first olympic length triathlon (1500 meter swim, 26 mile bike ride, and 6.2 mile run) I'm nervous as heck because this triathlon also has strict time cut offs for each part.  I love the thrill, the nervousness, and the excitement of the unknown for races. 

Sometimes it's a little overwhelming when I sit back and think of how far I've come even in the past six months.  Faith and dedication.  Those two little, yet powerful words are what help push me each day with my training.  You can achieve whatever goals you set for yourself.  Some told me I wouldn't complete a triathlon.  I've done two already.  Turn haters into motivators.  Remember those who physically can't run or do whatever training it is you're doing, and turn that into motivation to complete your training with every ounce of determination to give it everything you've got.  When you think you can't go any further or push yourself any harder, PROVE YOURSELF WRONG.  Even if it's swimming just 15 extra meters, biking 1 mile more than planned, or running a 5 second faster pace...it all counts!! 
I promise to be more diligent with writing on here and keeping everyone posted on my tri training.

Happy training everyone :)