Triathlon Pictures (good and bad) Hope it works...

k2d4p

I entered a triathlon as a part of a team. The lady on the left did the 1.2 mils swim. I (on the right in the orange) did the 56 mile bike ride. The lady in the center did the 13.1 mile run.



I, unfortunately, got into a bit of a wreck. Meaning I face planted and flipped over my bike. The 2nd picture is my knee. It took the brunt of the impact. I got scraped up all over, my arm, ankle, hip, knuckles.



Cool part of it is, one of the direction helpers that were strategically placed throughout the bike route, ran to me and asked if I wanted her to call the truck to take me back. I was only about 26 miles into the race. I had to take a minute, but I decided no truck. I wanted to finish. I am very stubborn. So, even though I had to go slower than I was going before the wreck, I finished. I finished last, but I finished on the bike on my own. It took me just a little over 4 hours. I am VERY sore and I am sure it will be worse tomorrow, but I am very happy I decided to finish.

V44V

Well done you, any plans to do it on your own soon? It's an ambition of mine...

HealthierMamasita

That's awesome! Great dedication! Congrats! and OUCH!

dian1227

I don't know you, but your dedication made me proud.

Good luck in the future.

justleeanne

That is some achievement, well done for having the strength to carry on.

bjshields

Wow, that is truly impressive! AND you've lost a ton of weight!! I'd love to see those before & after pics. Great job!

Lana359

You FINISHED & that's all that matters! You're AWESOME! Gave me a bit of inspiration as I sit here at 4am getting ready for my longest bike ride...the Tour De Fire, 65 miles. I'm also training for my first triathlon Las Vegas Triathlon September 25, 2011 (sprint distance).

k2d4p

Well done you, any plans to do it on your own soon? It's an ambition of mine...

I really hope so. Either that or a marathon. I am really into running, it has become addicting.

Lana359

Oh yeah! CONGRATS on the weight loss! :drinker: :drinker:

soccermum75

Great story. Congrats on sticking to it and finishing the race.

k2d4p

Wow, that is truly impressive! AND you've lost a ton of weight!! I'd love to see those before & after pics. Great job!

My story of my weight loss is in the link in my signature. It has several before, during, and after pictures. Feel free to look.

crazytxmom

Congrats!! Sweet bike too! Don't forget to thoroughly check your helmet for damage.

k2d4p

Congrats!! Sweet bike too! Don't forget to thoroughly check your helmet for damage.

What's really bad is I borrowed the bike. I had to check to see if I damaged the bike too. Turned out I didn't. The helmet was ok too.

runlorirun

Awesome for finishing! And OUCH!!!! That looks painful!

Raynamama

Amazing accomplishment! Sorry to hear about the fall Ow, looks like quite a doozie!
You are inspiring! I have always wanted to do a triathlon :flowerforyou:

ciendras

Very impressive. My hat, as it were, is off to you.

GoodMorningGirl

Congrats on the triathlon, hope your knee is better soon, and I just wanted to say your blog story is so beautifully written!

sprinkies

congratulations!!!! you should be so proud of yourself, for both the weight loss and the finishing of the race.

ajmz319

you inspire me i've read your blog/story 3-4 times! excellent job on the tri!

zoombie_bear

when you fall off you get back on, outch... wow you did awesome job, bravo!!!!

supermom4abcd

Wow! Congrats to you for accomplishing your goal!