"There will be a day that I cannot swim,
As mentioned previously, I have connected with a great online women's triathlon group (Ironwilled: Women who Tri). They have a wealth of knowledge and experience that has helped tremendously. Through that group, I was able to get a great deal on my first wetsuit! Reality has been setting in - being all in for this adventure with that purchase! The Ohio River should be cold enough in October to be wetsuit legal. Now that I have my wetsuit, I have time to learn how to use it - just add that to the to-do list.... I have a mentor that has helped alot already and look forward to gaining as much knowledge as possible as I continue to move forward.
Another group that has been beneficial is Louisville Mom's Run This Town Chapter (MRTT). It is a local group of moms that run - pretty simple idea. They have fun monthly running challenges that have helped to make the winter go by with group runs with and without kids. There's a wide range of paces and experience in this group too which is helpful.
Squats with my oldest |
Riding with my youngest |
Light reading.... |
Next month marks the official training for my Ironman journey. The same week I start is my taper week for the Derby half marathon I am running with some friends - so a perfect way to end one journey and start another. I keep focusing on having fun, moving forward, and being consistent. Logging lots of miles for my I Run 4 buddy - Kaiya - keeps me motivated too! I recently just broke the 1000 miles mark since we have been matched (which was at the end of this month last year) by running, biking, and swimming for her. Hard for me to believe!
Team Ironman Foundation Update!
Donate for a chance to win Waterfront Challenge Entry
A huge thanks to those who have already donated and helped me reach 1/3 of my fundraising goal! The money donated stays local which is great. I am excited to announce that Waterfront Challenge has donated one free entry to their race on June 6 for me to give away. So for this month anyone who donates $25 or more will be put in a drawing to win this free race entry. I did this race last year and had a fantastic experience as you can read in my race recap. For every $10 more, I will give you an extra entry - so what are you waiting for - donate here. At the end of the month, I will announce the winner of the Waterfront Challenge free entry.
I'd be more than happy to throw in some baked goodies to anyone donating over $30 too! Lots of options including gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian friendly.... Just let me know!!
A few baked good options: pretzel rolls, sourdough bread, sugar cookies, cinnamon twists, muffins..... And yes my kids would be more than happy to 'sample' and decorate some cookies for you. |
Also if you are interested in volunteering at the race this year (I did last year and had a blast!), the volunteer registration is open. I volunteered helping the athletes check-in their bikes. Interacting with the athletes and hearing their stories was pretty fun. I would love to see some familiar faces around! Plus a free t-shirt!
Running in my hometown |
Running with my brother at his farm |
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