***These pictures are not in order- sorry!
This past weekend we (Nate & I, Mom & Dad and the Figueiredo's) went to Oklahoma City with our triathlon club. I think our club had about 150 racers- and probably closer to 170 club members that went- some just to cheer on other members. It was a very fun weekend- filled with a ton of camaraderie and cheering.
The Ironman & 1/2 distance started in torrential rain on Sat. morning. Nate, Dad & I went to watch it start and it was pouring rain. They had to delay the start to figure out what they were going to do. Rain was covering parts of the bike & run course. And these were racers that were going to be racing for 10-18 hours! The last guy came in at 2am! It gave me chills to watch people finish such an amazing race.
I completed my longest distance yet- Olympic (1/4 of an ironman). I can't say that I had a great day. I learned a lot of lessons that day- firstly, that I wasn't trained nearly enough. It was a tough race. At first I said I wasn't going to do another olympic distance but Heather is already talking about "our 1/2 next year". I'm not saying "no"... but I haven't wrapped my mind around it yet either.
Ashton & Parker found some good ol' OK mud!
Dinner after race day. Wonderful Mexican place overlooking the water- and sunset.
I've never been so happy to see a finish line in all my life. And having 70 or so of my club mates there cheering me on was icing on the cake.
eve before race day. this sun was setting on racers in the middle of their iron distance.
CMC (our club) took 2 big tents for us to hang out & cheer our teammates into the finish.
me & my training partner, sister & best friend. love you heather!
my family. i'm very proud! Phil wished he could join us and will quite possibly be in next year's picture! If he knew he could have walked the swim we probably would have seen him in this one!!
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