So there are tons of things that have been happening here!
First let's hit on Halloween. Our ward had their trunk or treat party last night. We had the chili an
d cornbread, hot dogs, homemade rootbeer, etc. It was great. There were a bunch of games and things for the kids to do, and then we did the trunk or treat. The kids had a blast, and the parents had fun too! Then we went home and Lane took the kids trick or treating to the neighborhood outside our back gates - because there are only 5 families in our neighborhood so far (bummer - picture the cartoon circulating about the kids out trick or treating and saying, "Halloween really sucks this year!" because every house is dark and has a foreclosure or for sale sign out front). But . . . I digress . . .
I didn't go trick or treating with the kids because I had to get ready for my sprint triathlon the next morning. I was excited and a little nervous! You know you never sleep well the night before a race, and that was the case with me - darnit!
I hit the bed early (10:30) and had to get up at 4:30 to go pick up my friend Lezlie at 5:15 and meet a group down there to go. We drove to Coolidge to the Central Arizona College. We registered and set up all our stuff and were a little nervous. I was especially nervous about the swimming part! I haven't trained once for the swim! ugh! Anyway, I survived the swim (400 meters), ran and got on my bike and rode 10.2 miles, then put my bike away and got my running shoes on, and Lezlie and I ran the 5 K together. I did it all in 1 hr. 22 mins and 58 secs. I took 10th out of 30 in my age division. So, not too bad for the first try. I definitely learned a few things on this though! Here are the tips for when YOU try a sprint triathlon:
1) Bring goggles and a swim cap - it is much easier. I borrowed some from a lady there that I knew - thank heaven!
2) Have a mile counter and speedometer on your bike. I had no idea how far I had gone, nor how fast I was going. I could have gone faster, but was trying to pace myself, and had no idea how much farther I had to go.
3) Drink water while on the bike.
4) When running, also drink water! (It would help if the water station actually had water and not just ice! They truly were out of water! )
5) Don't drop your drawers and go pee in front of everyone if you have to go - hmm. . . course there wasn't really a place for anyone to go since we were running in a dirt field! (By the way - a lady did this in front of one of the guys who went with us!)
6) When you're done, drink more water.
7) Don't wait until too late to eat and drink. I, unfortunately only ate a banana at 6, and we didn't eat until about noon. I discovered I had maybe drank 2 or 3 cups of water through the whole thing. Can you say dehydration? I was sooooooo sick driving back to Pnoenix. My head hurt like crazy and I couldn't decide if I wanted to curl up in the fetal position in the back seat or just puke and hope that would make me feel better. Once I got some food and water in me I felt less nauseus, but I still had a massive headache, so I came home and went to bed for an hour, and woke up feeling a new woman! :)
Now that I've done it, you know I have to do another one and cut my time down!
Here's me and Lezlie with our number - we were official! I will post more pictures when my friend sends them to me.
On a side note - Lezlie came with only 2 weeks notice and did great! We finished with basically the same time - even though she has short little legs! :) You're awesome Lezlie - get ready for Anthem!!!!!!
Finally, Addi-bug has learned a new trick - how to climb through the doggie door! It is a door from the patio into a storage room where we keep the lawn stuff and Sandy's food. She watched Sandy go through . . .
Then she thought about it . . .
Then she went through . . .
And was very proud of herself!
