St. Anthony's Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

This swim SUCKED! The surf was churned up and the wind was blowing like a mutha. 4-5 foot swells made me a WHOLE BUNCH askeeered!! I debated about even starting the race, but someone's words about me being a sissy rang thru my head. So...I meandered into the water, wondering if I would make it out alive!! I only threw up 2 times in the water this year!! WOOOO!! Such an accomplishment for me!! But...I got out seasick and with a bloated belly.

Brought a bikini and stayed on the beach where it was safe??!!

I saw BonBonNeaser at my bike rack as I came into transition. She was an angel!

I had so much fun on this bike!! I never felt like I was working hard the entire time, my legs gave me power when I asked for it!! I LOVED IT!! I even passed a man with a disc wheel, exchanged a few words and kicked my ass to get some speed to pass him strong!! WOO HOO!! I LOVE the sound of that!!

My belly hurt the entire time on the bike, and I tried all kinds of crazy positions on the bike to help. I tried to eat clif bloks on the bike too, which were good, but I threw up 4 times anyway. My poor bike guy is gonna have pee AND puke to clean off this time!! :(

Push harder...go faster

FINALLY saw my parents and kids at this point!! My dad yelled 'WHOOP WHOOP" and my kids were holding signs and screaming!! Almost made me cry!!

Move my slow tail faster.

I ended up walking the first 3 miles. I tried to run out of transition, and just couldn't. My belly felt like it was gonna explode. I hurt while I walked, but it was manageable. I saw Shannon holding up a "Move your Butt" sign...and wished I could at that point!! Saw Rich kicking butt running it home, got a high five. Saw Mike somewhere along and he told me he had been puking too!! Great a new family tradition!!

At mile 2 I was bent over puking and a TNT girl stopped and asked me if I wanted some Tums. Heaven sent girl she was!! I took 2, thanked her and continued to plod along. By mile 4 I was feeling a bit better, so went to a 2/2 run/walk. Not spectacular, but at least I was moving faster. By mile 5 I was REALLY hot and tired of being out there and just wanted to be done! I ran with Renee for a bit, then stopped to puke again. At mile 6 I had enough! I was gonna run HARD to the finish, no matter what!! I did!! Crossed the finish line with my kids on either side, and proceeded to puke right on a camera man. Got drug into the medical tent and put on a cot. I had to fuss a bit to get out of getting an IV, but finally got out and went to find my family and friends.

Carry Tums??!!

Stood with my kids and family for a bit, then went to the BT spot to say hello. Had some food and a massage, then the most awesome shower in the entire world!! Isn't it amazing how spectacular a shower feels after a race??!!


My crazy belly.


Awesome race!! Very well put together, and a great time! The 4 days of BT parties were even more amazing this year!! It just gets better and better!! :) It was awesome to meet so many new people this year, including RON, and catch up with the crew from last year!!

GOOD TIMES BABY, GOOD TIMES!! :)