*A Classic*

.... And this NEVER gets old! It only gets better.....

*Nothing better than Cuddling*

I seriously Love Love Love Lil' Braylyn Mai!
I could have stayed like this forever!!!

*Zions National Park*

Neeters, Baby Braylen and I stopped in Zions National Park on the way home from St. George and took advantage of the most amazing day! Absolutely Beautiful! I thought I would share some of the pictures from our hike and tour of Virgin, Utah!

*St. George Triathlon*

Well I completed Triathlon number 2!!! One more to go this year and then the resume will continue on through next year!

All in all I was pleased with my race- a few things that stuck out after thinking about this race compared to Bear Lake:

A) I don't know if I care for the pool compared to the lake. I still encountered kicking, hitting, and the water being crowded! The pool felt not as big of a challenge compared to the waves, and feeling of being in the middle of a deep lake! :) I was much more confident in the pool though - most likely because that is where I do my training! That means I need to train more in lakes next year!

B) The bike course in St. George was two big loops. A good size climb and then down through construction and small pebbles everywhere! Crashes were happening left and right. My ride here in St. George was stronger- I felt stronger in the legs.

C) The Run.. Oh I don't want to talk about the run in St. George! After a swim and a 12 mile bike ride, a run in Bear Lake was not bad. It was on trails and flat.. However St. George was 1.5 miles of a intense incline. Mentally thinking "So i make it up to the top turn around Easy downhill" .. ummmm No not the case! My body was not ready for that run! I guess that means train harder! :)

But all in all - I cut 21 mins off of my finish time from my first race! Took 3rd in my age category and am ready for more!! Bring it!


RACE RESULTS:

Racer Number:	92
Gender:	F
Age:	29
Representing:	UT

Chip Time Information
Actual Start Time:	09:16:46.412
Stop Time:	10:57:07.544
Chip Time:	01:40:21.1

Gun Time Information
Assigned Start Time:	09:00:00.000
Stop Time:	10:57:07.544
Gun Time:	01:40:21.1

Final Time: 01:40:21.1

Race Distance: Sprint

Overall Placing
Place:	39
Time Back:	00:39:28.200

Gender Placing
Place:	22
Time Back:	00:32:36.300

Division Placing
Sprint F 25 - 29 Place:	3
Time Back:	00:32:06.700

No	Name	Interval Time	Total Time	Pace	Overall Place	Overall Back	Gender Place	Gender Back	Divsion Place	Division Back
1	Swim	00:10:27.589	00:10:27.589		30	+4:15.8	15	+3:01.0	3	+3:01.0
2	S2B Trans	00:02:13.549	00:12:41.138		23	+1:11.0	11	+1:21.4	3	+0:54.7
3	Bike	00:48:02.547	01:00:43.685		37	+45:40.5	20	+45:40.5	3	+13:22.8
4	B2R Trans	00:01:00.437	01:01:44.122		24	+0:30.7	11	+0:38.7	3	+0:17.9
5	Run	00:38:37.010	01:40:21.132		43	+17:35.0	25	+19:37.3	3	+14:30.2

*Two types of people*

"There are really two types of people... those that say I can't and those who say I can"

My heart is overflowing with desire, with ambition and with hundreds of reasons why I have and am still changing and pushing my body and most of all my mind to the limits. I have overcome some pretty big obstacles and will be faced with many more. However my new found love and what will some say my new addiction is wiping the word "can't" from my vocabulary.

Pain is about seeing how strong you are mentally! The last couple of years I am really getting to grasp how strong I! I can overcome obstacles and I can finish these races.

The feelings and emotions that come before, during and after the race are hard to describe.. There is a burning feeling of anticipation and victory that comes with each race. A feeling I never ever want to lose in this lifetime.

This weekend I'll be doing my 2nd triathlon! Some and most think I'm "crazy" for doing these..and others just call me stupid! To those of you that think either of those... Those are reasons number #24 and #25 as to why I'm doing this!! ha ha

I have a goal set in my mind... and that goal is in the next 2-3 years compete in an Ironman! Yes some may call that a bit of a stretch... But this is my goal! Really is there not a better feeling the achieving and accomplishing goals? To me this is my goal..and a goal I am working towards!

So by the end of this year- I will have completed 4 triathlons if all goes well.
Bear Lake, St. George, Orem and then the last of the season in St. George (hopefully with my nieces Avery and Addison- I'm still trying to convince Bret and Alisha to say yes!!! lol)

I found this video and can't help but want the ironman on my resume even more!

*Bear Lake Triathlon*

I know I'm a little late... but here are a few pictures from the Bear Lake Triathlon! I completed this August 29, 2009! My first every Triathlon! I have found my new addiction!

The race was mentally the most satisfying thing I have ever experienced!

I want to thank everyone that came to support me! Dad, Edie (and your amazing sign!) Ty, DeAnna, Ro, Neeters and Nellie... oh oh and Kona babe! Thank you all so much for experiencing this with me!

*Friends are the sunshine of life*

"Friendship needs no words..." -- Dag Hammarskjold.

I was inspired today from a dear dear friend of mine to write this blog! It seems as though it has been ages since I wrote anything down.. but thanks to an amazing email I got... My heart was filled with gratitude of what I have in my life!

It's funny how and why life turns out the way it does! One minute it's a picture perfect story and the next it's a bad day that won't end soon enough! The roller coaster of emotions that we as humans experience can be somewhat overwhelming at times!

I know I have been blessed in my life with health, talents, family, etc. The past few years I have realized God has blessed me with the most amazing friendships!

"Hold a friend's hand through times of trial. Let him/her find love through a hug and a smile: but also know when it is time to let go - for every one of us must learn to grow"

Dan thank you for being an amazing friend in my life! We have been there for each other through our moments... Thank you! God truly blessed me with a friend like you! Hang in there and know that you are loved and will find that one special woman that will treat you like a King and that will be proud to be your Queen!