Not quite there yet, but almost

I completed the Whistler 19 km Loppett on Feb 22nd and came in 2nd in my age group! That is Jen Tabbernor who came in 1st. She is a great athlete. I am honoured to come in 2nd to her! It was a great event. I felt pretty good and had fun getting nervous before the race. I always get nervous. I think that is part of the fun of competing. Bill and Julie, my parents in law, took care of Liv while skied. I looked forward to seeing Liv at the finish line about half way through the last lap. It was so cool to have her to look forward to!

I did not get to participate in the UBC Tri on March 8th because I was sick. I had a nasty cough! I was sick for about 10 days. I was so bummed. The day before the race I tested out my lungs with an easy classic ski with Liv strapped to me and it hurt to breath. So I made the decision to back out of the race. It was -2 degrees Celsius the morning of the race in Vancouver. I know I made the right and only decision to not race.

I am finally over my cold and am back to training. My goal now is to get the workouts in! No excuses. The tough ones to fit in are the spins. For some reason I just cannot fit those in. I am swimming about twice a week 2000-2500m, running about 45-60 minutes 2 X and doing my home weights/strength program 2 X. I know I need to get the spins in! The 90 km bike ride will not happen by itself!

I am preparing for the Vancouver half marathon May 3rd and the Oliver 1/2 iron on June 7th

I am full time mom, which I LOVE! I am doing my best fitting it all in. Hanging with babe, training, playing house, coaching 3 athletes who do not need their hand held let me tell you, helping prepare the Whistler Triathlon Club's Kids of Steel and Try-A-Tri for May 23rd.

Life is good. Liv is awesome. Bob is a rock of support. My family and friends surround me. What more can I ask for. The rest is up to me to achieve.

FIVE WEEKS TILL VANCOUVER 1/2

and

NINE WEEKS TILL OLIVER!