First Triathlon Results!

Hey ladies!! So Sunday was my first triathlon and I had a blast. I am hooked and already planning my next one. I must say though, I have a whole new respect for the race. Just because one can swim, bike, and/or run, does not mean you should do them all together :) Loved it, loved it. I was 68th out of 412 women and 10th in my age group and my total time was 1:00:03 (250 yard swim, 8.6 mile bike, and a 2 mile run). It was really novice friendly which made the experience more enjoyable. If you ever get the chance to do one I would recommend it. Here are a couple pics - one finishing the run and one getting out of the pool. I am also running a 1/2 marathon on the 4th of November - first one. It's a year for firsts.

Other than that, life is good. Nathan got a new job a few months ago at Tyco Healthcare and is finally getting paid what he should be for that type of job. I am still at SECU, but I am now at the Operation Center in Account Systems. I test the programs and systems that the programmers write. Our dog Luna is well too - that dog can get the lead out of my butt on a run, let me tell you. Loring, your dog has speed, mine has freakin' endurance like you wouldn't believe!! 4 miles for a dog is pretty far. I'm running a 1/2 marathon on the 4th of November

Micki!!! CONGRATS on the engagement!!! I am so happy for you both. Vegas, eh? Hope your hip gets better soon.

Hope you all are well!! Take care.

Tiff

Update

Hey Ladies,

Wookie!! Congrats on your crazy half marathon. It sounds tough, with wind, in dirt, at altitude. You should really consider coming here and running one... you could probably run like 6 minutes faster...hehe. Chicago has a half marathon in September, but on campus there's the Holy Half in April or the Sunburst in June.

Also, the Mr. and I are engaged! We don't have any plans... but how would you all feel about a Vegas wedding?

Running isn't going well at all right now... really sucks actually. My hip has pretty much grounded me for about 2 and a half months now, and while I'm going to try to run with it now, I'm not sure if this new painful spot will appreciate it. I had a bone scan with nothing showing up... the doctor says that she'll consider an MRI after 4 weeks of PT...my insurance right now only thinks I medically need 1.5 weeks of PT. It's really frustrating, actually.

Anyway, I'm happy to hear you gals are training injury free and that it's rewarding. So for now, keep me up to date so that I can live life though you!