Now, he only started training 4 weeks ago as his plan was to do one in October. His friend who is a fierce triathlon competitor, talked him into doing The Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon to gain a little bit of experience. He's only had his road bike for a few weeks but was fired up and ready to do it. Then 2 days ago, we were both sick with food poisoning and unfortunately, Aaron had the worst of it. Yesterday was his first day of eating an actual meal, not something you want the week of a competition.
I decided to go with him last night to pick up his race packet, which of course put Addy going to bed much later than her bed time. I wasn't too keen on waking her up the following morning, earlier than her normal wake up time. But I tossed and turned all night long and was up super early this morning anyways so I decided at the last minute to go. After all, it was his first and I know when I run races, it helps to know there is someone out there cheering for you.
I am so glad I went.
For this tri, the swim was a pool swim and family/spectators were allowed on the pool deck. So you were able to stand right on the edge and cheer as the contestants made their turns. That was awesome. I yelled encouragement as he ran off to the transition area to get ready for the bike ride. At that point, I headed to the car. What was so great about the parking spot we ended up in was that I got to see him ride by on his way out and hen run by as he started the 5K. It was also very close to the finish line so I was able to cheer him on for those last few meters. I am so very glad I was able to share this with him and it was quite motivating. Yes, he didn't do as well as he wanted to. The bike ride was SUPER hilly but he never had to walk his bike up a hill. He rode all 16 miles. And the one thing he was worried the most about, the swimming, he nailed.
It was so neat to be out there watching 500 men and women do something like this. Personally, I could never do it because I can't really swim so I just watched in awe as one after another, I saw them ride off, then start a run and head back in on the home stretch. Like I said, it was truly inspiring.
This evening, Aaron and I mapped out a race schedule for me as I start training for a 1/2 marathon in a few weeks. My running journey is going pretty good. So far the shins are doing well, it's my knees that have been hurting pretty badly this past week. I can't tell if it's from all the pounding or if it's where my compression socks end. Tonight, we also traded in my regular stroller for a jogging stroller so I can start to take little bug out with me.
Speaking of little bug, we took some 9 month pics last weekend. She is too cute. Here are a few of them.
