Friday, June 27, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Our Little Mermaid
Cassie started the first of 8 swim lessons at our local YMCA. She had a splashing good time! We figure if we get her swimming now (she already rides a bike) I'll have someone to do Tri's with....
Just kinddin'... well, sorta. LOL :)
Just kinddin'... well, sorta. LOL :)
It's Easy... Goin' Green!
True to the Toler side of the family, Cassie wanted to plant a garden and eat what she grew. So last Sunday she and Daddy planted some Strawberries, Peppers and Tomatoes.
In a couple months, we'll see if we have enough for salad!
In a couple months, we'll see if we have enough for salad!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
I came... I tri'd... I finished!
I did it! I finished the tri. We could not have asked for better weather, but by the time the run started it was getting HOT!
The lake was fairly calm and instead of an in-water start, they did a time-trial start, every 5 seconds. I really liked that. The swim was a challenge, but not nearly the chaos I had prepared myself for.
I crossed the swim start and had to wait as the lifeguards were actually bringing an athlete back. This guy was cut and buff... I was so curious as to why he didn't make it to the first bouy; of course it could be anything. That kind of made me a little more nervous. Anyway, my time had started, but I couldn't get in the water until this guy was in.
Darren took some video of me swimming; I couldn't believe it was me. Except for my droopy elbows, I was doing pretty good. About half-way I back-stroked it to get a rest to try to pull it out the last third.
I didn't try to speed through my transitions, I was just steady and took my time.
The bike... not to be tootin' my horn, was a joke after doing the MS150 in April, that was a breeze. The run on the other hand... oiy! The first mile seemed longer than the last. I probably walked a mile/jogged a mile total.
The total elapsed time was 1:15 when I crossed... that's from start of the entire race. I was one of the last couple dozen swimmers to jump in. I'll get my official times tomorrow.
I feel very accomplished right now. I feel like I could do it again and I definitely won't stop the swimming. I can only imagine how well I would have done if I had enough pool time under my belt!
Anyway... that's it. I'll leave you all with some pictures:
Mommy in her Uglies
Waiting for my Swim Start
Finishing the bike
Crossin' the Finish
My Finishers' Medal
My New Lucky Numbers
The lake was fairly calm and instead of an in-water start, they did a time-trial start, every 5 seconds. I really liked that. The swim was a challenge, but not nearly the chaos I had prepared myself for.
I crossed the swim start and had to wait as the lifeguards were actually bringing an athlete back. This guy was cut and buff... I was so curious as to why he didn't make it to the first bouy; of course it could be anything. That kind of made me a little more nervous. Anyway, my time had started, but I couldn't get in the water until this guy was in.
Darren took some video of me swimming; I couldn't believe it was me. Except for my droopy elbows, I was doing pretty good. About half-way I back-stroked it to get a rest to try to pull it out the last third.
I didn't try to speed through my transitions, I was just steady and took my time.
The bike... not to be tootin' my horn, was a joke after doing the MS150 in April, that was a breeze. The run on the other hand... oiy! The first mile seemed longer than the last. I probably walked a mile/jogged a mile total.
The total elapsed time was 1:15 when I crossed... that's from start of the entire race. I was one of the last couple dozen swimmers to jump in. I'll get my official times tomorrow.
I feel very accomplished right now. I feel like I could do it again and I definitely won't stop the swimming. I can only imagine how well I would have done if I had enough pool time under my belt!
Anyway... that's it. I'll leave you all with some pictures:
Mommy in her Uglies
Waiting for my Swim Start
Finishing the bike
Crossin' the Finish
My Finishers' Medal
My New Lucky Numbers
Friday, June 13, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
By Request ... MS150 Fun
Here are some pictures from the 2008 MS150. The MS150 was one of those things that I always wanted to do, but was far too afraid to even spend more than a few seconds considering it. Now I can "check" it off my list!
In the end I'm so thankful I decided to do it. I managed to raise nearly $1000 for the cause and proved to myself the I could take on a challenge such as this.
Here's some pics... They're a bit out of order. Click on the pics to see the full-sized version.
You rest wherever you can find a slice of shade. :)
Arial Shot of the "Finish" at the Capitol.
Mommy and Cassie @ the Finish
Mommy @ the pre-race show.
Mommy and Partner-in-Crime, Jodi.
She made me do it... Really!
Mommy & her "Machine" on Race Day (I "heart" my bike)
And yes, the V stands for VIP; there's a funny story about it.
In the end I'm so thankful I decided to do it. I managed to raise nearly $1000 for the cause and proved to myself the I could take on a challenge such as this.
Here's some pics... They're a bit out of order. Click on the pics to see the full-sized version.
You rest wherever you can find a slice of shade. :)
Arial Shot of the "Finish" at the Capitol.
Mommy and Cassie @ the Finish
Mommy @ the pre-race show.
Mommy and Partner-in-Crime, Jodi.She made me do it... Really!
Mommy & her "Machine" on Race Day (I "heart" my bike)And yes, the V stands for VIP; there's a funny story about it.
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