Friday night, after a busy and long week we headed to Enid, OK for my Saturday morning race. Since we had to spend the night in a hotel I packed my breakfast and everything else I thought I might need for this race except....milk. I woke up at 4:30am to have breakfast. I made my oatmeal and took it to bathroom (yes, I did that) with the intention to eat as I was relaxing in a warm bath. As soon as I tried my oatmeal I knew something was wrong and I just couldn't figure it out. Keeping in mind that we went to bed at 1am and it was 4:30am I thought I hasn't woken up yet and that I messed up my breakfast. I knew cooked it and I added some sugar and then I realized what it was...I made it with water and not milk like I do at home. It was terrible!! I know some people eat it that way but it was so bad that I just couldn't eat it. I thought about eating a banana before the race but they didn't get the bananas out until after the race!!! I was hungry so I had some Power Bar and Power Gel. Those just didn't help! During the bike ride I was feeling so sick to my stomach. I know now that I need some food BEFORE I have any power gels or anything like it. Lesson learned:)
In Enid we met with Alicia, Ben and Steve. It was great to see them and also to do this race with them. I usually start the swim with Ben and I like that because he is always trying to calm me down and I get distracted by just talking with him. Then during the bike ride I hear this "Go sister" and I know that is Steve passing me and though I tried to keep up with him I found it hard on Saturday when I thought I was going fast and He passed riding 26 or 27mph. Now that is fast!!! Alicia is the runner/sprinter. She had a baby 2 months ago and she did great on Saturday. I am really proud of her and I am so happy that I have them to do these races with. It makes a big difference to have great friends with whom I could this. I am so blessed to have them!! Thank you guys...
Alicia, me and Steve.
Me and Ben getting ready to start swimming.
Me and Alicia waiting for the award ceremony to start.
Me and my little trophy!
After the race Tim and the kids enjoyed the pool at the hotel while I took a long hot bath.
2 comments:
Way to go! We'll have to get together sometime soon now that we're in the area!
You'd never catch me in one of those suits in public or in a picture! But you look SMASHING darling!
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