2nd Annual Women's Triathlon

If you remember the details of my life exceptionally well, you will know that last year I participated in my first ever sprint triathlon through Tualatin Stake. Last year I was 12 weeks pregnant and regularly running 3 miles a couple times a week, this year, I was not as fit. I have been consistently exercising but mostly lifting weights and doing in home cardio workouts. I also had/have quite a bit more weight on me post baby. I decided to try the tri anyway, It really is an amazing event and very non-competitive. This year, I did it with my mom again but also Elizabeth joined us and a bunch of friends from our ward which is in a different Stake.

I hadn't really been swimming and I borrowed my neighbor's bike that I practiced on once and couldn't figure out the gears. (Come to find out the day before the Tri, that the gears were actually broken so I used my little brother's bike again.)

We got there a little early but had fun meeting up with James and Elizabeth, James checked out our bikes and made sure they were all set. By the time we got in the pool we were some of the last swimmers to go.
I actually think I went a little faster this time just because I took shorter breaks. I really enjoyed this part, It was also fun to have Charlie, Grace, Gwenevere, and Everett cheering for us.

Sarah Frantz

Sara Jensen

That's me tuggin along!

My mom and Elizabeth

After swimming we changed into our dry clothes and met outside for a quick snack and some pictures.

 

We then said goodbye to our boys (and nieces) and left onto our bike ride. This is the one I was the most nervous for. I knew there were a couple hills on the course and I am not much of a bike rider.  

My mom zoomed ahead of us and Elizabeth stayed with my as we went along our merry way, it was really nice to not feel like we were racing. We were able to chit chat on the parts when I wasn't huffing and puffing!  

There was a photographer from the Tualatin Stake that Volunteered to take excellent photos of the event, (http://www.mikejulianaphotography.com/Community/2014-Tualatin-Stake-Womens-Tri/)

When we made it back to the park we met up with my mom and started our run. Right away I could feel that my legs were pretty tired and I had wished that I had nursed Miles sometime in the last couple hours because it made the running a bit uncomfortable. I still ran for about the first mile with Elizabeth then I walked the majority of the way with a couple spurts of running. I definitely didn't run as much as last year. My mom walked most of it and Elizabeth ran alongside my "speed" walking. But I kind of loved this part too as I could go on a nice walk with Elizabeth through the park and not have to worry about chasing the kids. Haha. When we got back, we chugged down some water and called Max and James ot come meet us at the park.

We then enjoyed a wonderful lunch provided by the stake and had a picnic in the grass.  

Max and James had a fun day of checking out the new Cabelas and garage saleing with the kids. 

I love these wild nieces. 

Charlie liked trying to play Hackey Sack with the missionaries. 

Anyway, I'm so glad I did the triathlon again even though I didn't feel as fit, It just reminds me that I have a strong and capable body that I can constantly challenge and improve. One of my goals is to not let my body limit me (to the best of my ability) This is especially in regards to playing with my children. I want to be able to play soccer or run with them for as long as I am able. Next goal....(4th of July 1/2 marathon...)

The rest of the day was blog worthy but I will save Everett's birthday party for its own post.
At the end of the day, Elizabeth, my mom, and I all went to get pedicures...which we think needs to be a annual triathlon tradition.