The Searle's Stories

Saturday Cody and I completed 2 out of 3 events in a Triathlon! Being the great swimmer I am (that is complete sarcasm, I loathe swimming) we decided to do the bike and run portions.

My mother in law was amazing and showed up at our door at 6 AM to wait for Ellie to wake up to take her to her house to play. There was some confusion about where to park for us because we weren’t swimming. We ended up being the only ones to park by the bikes. There was probably about 40 people max that competed. When the first swimmer arrived that was our queue to start biking.  It was all on country roads and was perfect because that is what we ride on all the time. We were at the lead the entire first half and I was getting ahead of Cody. By the time I reached the turnaround point he was a little ways behind me so I waited. We decided that we were going to do this together and just for fun.

I was the 6^th person until I stopped. I am glad that I waited but another part of me was a little upset because I was doing so well and was feeling great! Cody and I are so different and it is funny. I would fall back and ask how he was doing. He would just keep focused and say fine. I like to be distracted, talking, music, anything!

We finish the bike, it was supposed to be 14 miles but I think it was shorter. At least it sure felt like it. We put the bikes in the back of the truck, grabbed a quick drink, and headed out for a good run. I wasn’t sure if Cody was going to run with me or just walk. I was really proud of him when he started jogging with me. My knees were absolutely killing. I even considered walking back to the pick up a few times. After about half a mile they finally stopped throbbing and I was feeling good. We turned onto a canal road and up ahead a little ways was a lady. I made it a goal to catch up to her.

I left Cody behind and just ran. The lady in front of us kept running and then walking. I caught up to her and passed her while she was walking. It felt AMAZING! I was about half way through the run at that point and was feeling great. I kept saying to myself things like “I am awesome! Check me out! I just biked 14 miles and now I am running and feeling great!” I almost felt a little on the mental patient side talking to myself… in my head.

I look back and see that Cody has passed the lady. But I also see two guys about to pass him. All I am thinking at that point is there is no way these guys can pass me! I realize now how ridiculous that was because I had at least a quarter of a mile lead on them. It really was the best and easiest run I have ever had. I am tempted to go on a bike ride before each of my runs because my legs were loose and just ready to go. I loved it.

I finished in an hour and a half. I could have gotten a better time but Cody was doing it with me and I wanted to be with him. Next time I can work on getting a better time but this time was fun and I loved it. I will be doing more in the future!