
Our cheering leaders at the end of the race
Today, I participated in my 3rd mini Triathlon with my friend Nicola. Unfortunately, it didn’t feel right from the start. I had trouble with my breathing in the pool (It was a little upsetting as my swim has always been my strongest points) and then it was cold and windy on my mountain bike. (I really need a road bike, didn’t I say that before?) I wore my rain coat on which acted like a parachute, I finally took it off for my run but that wasn’t too late for the bike ride. I am very happy to say though that initially the run was tough as I was figuring out my breathing but once I got it, the run felt really good. Perhaps it was because of the new shoes I won on at my “mothers day run” .
It didn’t help that I didn’t sleep well the night before either. I was up half the night moving stuff off the basement floor. A few of the neighbours has sewer backup so we just wanted protect our stuff just in case. With the dust and my allergies, I had to take an antihistamine as my eye swelled up.

I am the one with the red swim cap

Me on my mountain bike

Almost done...
So now that I have gone through all my excuses, I am more determined to keep in shape and keep active. I have made up my mind to continue doing at least 15 minutes of exercise per day (which has slacked in the last couple of months) and perhaps add a run once a week or more. My experience of completing this triathlon was less than ideal for me, but it has given me more stronger desire to keep in shape and stay healthy. I like my “girly” figure! he he he… Perhaps I will do a sprint triathlon soon…
For your information:
Try-a-Tri distance 300m swim, 15km bike, 3km run
Sprint distance 750km swim, 20km bike, 5 km run
Looking good Amelia! Congratulations!!!!!! 🙂 Go Ameilia go!!!!!!! I love the running picture, looks like you are enjoying yourself!
Thanks Marcia. I think I was a little hard on myself. Thanks so much for the encouragement. I did really enjoy the running part.