When my daughter got a life-changing diagnosis at age 3, I had a sudden realization about how short life really is. I decided that I want my children to see me accomplish my goals - not just talk about them. I want them to know they can achieve whatever they want to in life - even when it is really hard! SO I began training for my first tri... now, the biggest compliment I can get is when my kids say "Mommy, I think you race really good."

 

Gulf Coast Half Ironman Recap!

 Gulf Coast Half Ironman Triathlon:   May 12, 2012:   6:45:26

First, and foremost, this race was all of the following in my very humble race history:

·      Longest

·      Hardest

·      Most gratifying

·      Most fun

·      Most well organized

Pre-race… with Jenny (bestie & training partner) and Jose (her hubby and our former olympian swim coach)

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I have an ear infection…

so I’m in the bed cause it hurts to move.

prepare yo’selves for a VERY long race recap and some photo spam!

Monday, Y u not always like this??

Monday, Y u not always like this??

Recovery at it’s best! 
Race + recovery at the gulf = not cheap / definitely worth it!
Fantastic tan lines = free / courtesy of Half IM :)

Recovery at it’s best!
Race + recovery at the gulf = not cheap / definitely worth it!
Fantastic tan lines = free / courtesy of Half IM :)

Unofficial time was 6:44. I’ll take it! Conditions were crazy. Recap to follow.

Unofficial time was 6:44. I’ll take it! Conditions were crazy. Recap to follow.

Still BTFF (best training friends forever!)

Still BTFF (best training friends forever!)

Our good friend Jose crossing the finish!!!!  My male hero!

Our good friend Jose crossing the finish!!!! My male hero!