White Lake Half Ironman...or 70.3 mile heatfest!

So this weekend I completed my first triathlon! I did the White Lake Half-Ironman! It consists of 1.2 miles swim, 56 miles bike and 13.1 mile run! I know what you're thinking...Josh and I are insane. And I think you're right...you kinda have to be off your rockers a little to volunteer to do something like that!

I have to say that I had a blast! My goal was to finish with a smile on my face and not throwing up! Which I am proud to say I did! The only thing that was really brutal was the heat...it was daunting actually! I think the most rewarding thing from doing a race like this is the victory that comes from the mental battle that is raging on in your mind. There were a couple moments where I just wanted to stop...hell even a few moments when I didn't want to start. But somehow you do...you talk yourself through it and you make it through!

The highlight of the race for me was being able to catch up with my friend Nicole and Sami on the run! The run was a nice 95 degrees with a 15 mph headwind at some points and finding running buddies was a gift sent from God! Sami got me home on the last stretch and I couldn't have done it without her! It was awesome to finish my first Half-IM with a friend like that!

Josh got 3rd in his new age group which is awesome! I am so proud of him! I finished in 6 hours and 45 minutes and was just stoked as all hell to cross that finish line! I have to say that now I know what all the hype this and why Josh loves this sport so much! It was a great race! The people were amazing! I have never felt so much support from fellow races before! Now I'm just left with the nagging thought of...which race to register for next!