Thursday, September 11, 2008

We did it!!

Getting ready for the triathlon to start
View of Lake Arrowhead

Starting the bike
Matt at the finish line




Last year Matt and a bunch of guys from our ward did the Lake Arrowhead triathlon. After watching them I really wanted to do it but I thought I would never be able to do it. I am not a swimmer...I don't think I had swam since middle school....I am not a biker...again last time I did a lot of biking was middle school with the banana seat...and I really don't enjoy running, it feels like a chore for me. So I am sure you are wondering like I was...why in the world would I want to do a triathlon when I don't really do any of the three events. Well I guess I just wanted a challenge. Anyways so the beginning of this year I thought I am going to do this. So I started training with a few friends. I started swimming and now I actually enjoy it...I can't say that about running yet. And I bought a used road bike and would ride along PCH which has been an awesome way to get a little alone time out of the house. I was still a little nervous for the race since I had been training at sea level on totally flat ground and swimming in a pool and the course is extremely hilly and the swimming is in a lake....but I did it. I am so glad I did it and it was actually really fun. The best part is I didn't finish last and I beat the time I thought it would take me to do it. Matt did it and was a total rock star. Any ways it was fun to do together and hopefully we can do it next year too.

8 comments:

Emily C said...

that is an incredible accomplishment. super congrats!

Michele said...

i'm so impressed!!!

Baak Talk said...

WOW Amber! You are my hero! I don't think I will ever be that ambitious! That is really quite an accomplishment!

Miss seeing you.

Rebecca

Unknown said...

Congrats! I am impressed.

Anonymous said...

You ROCK! I was tired just reading about it, so great job!

Britt Fotheringham said...

You guys are awesome! Way to go! I don't have the guts to do an open swim. Maybe someday we can meet in St. george and do one together! I need to toughen up first!

Unknown said...

Woo! Way to go. And what a beautiful place to compete. That's fun that you and Matt did it together.

Emily
(from the Proby OB, if you wondered which Emily)

Jod Jas Curtis said...

You continue to amaze me girl! one of these days (after I am done with this pregnancy) I'd like to do this :)
Hey Allison is building a house right around the corner from me. We went to Vegas a few weeks ago & I love that girl! You need to come play with us sometime.
luvs
jodi