Pocatello Triathlon 2009!!!

Well it has taken me a while to write this post for a couple of reasons. One I had to give it time to sink in that I actually ran a triathlon and two I have been pondering what I really learned during this whole process. So now it has sunk in and YES I will be running in the 2010 Pocatello Tri. I really enjoyed the sense of accomplishment. I think that this is the first goal, that was not gospel related, that I have finished. I really learned a lot about myself. Some weeks during training I just wanted to give up and never look back. But as I made it week to week I began to feel stronger. But nothing, I MEAN NOTHING, prepared me for the mental game I would be facing. I started the run and I was doing great I knew I could run three miles. But then into the bike I caught myself pleading with the Lord to be able to finish. I don't ever remember pleading this way with him except when I was in labor with my children. As soon as I finished the bike I knew I could finish. I jumped into the water and then next thing I knew I was crossing the finish line. I really felt like I had done something extraordinary. I really learned to lean to the Lord even for the small things. I made it and I did better than I had expected. Thank you to my mom who without a hesitation trained with me and kept me going. She truly is an inspiration to me in so many ways. I love you!! Can't wait to train again.