Triathlon

One of the girls at work convinced myself and another five of the girls I work with to try something fun and new and get into back into shape- a mini triathlon at the Rose Bowl.  The race was a 5 K run, 15 K bike ride, and 150 m swim.  The run was fine, the biking was even better, but the swimming kicked my butt.  Overall, I did well and was able to easily complete it.  The motivation to make it through the race kept me running and biking on a regular basis and put me back into the shape (or better) I was in before I had Cairo.

Aside from dropping a clothing size, the best thing to come out of this race is my new road bike.  It sure is zippy!  For the first time in my life I have a bike that really fits me and I am in heaven.  I have taken to riding to and from work and am looking forward to the rides I will be able to take this summer up in beautiful Arcata.