August 19, 2007 - Mommy does a Triathlon

As if Mommy didn't have enough to do, the day after we celebrated Cara's birthday (and right before school started again), she finished the St. Paul Triathlon. It was very cold and rainy on the day of the triathlon. This was right in the middle of August when it is typically very warm. Jill is not a fan of cold weather and particularly not cold and wet weather, so it was particularly unfortunate. Here you can see Mommy with a smile (before the race started).

As you know, first they swim! At this triathlon, Jill swam 1/2 mile. Here she comes out of the water!

Then to the transition area to shed the wetsuit and get ready for the bike!

Then off to the bike in the pouring rain . . .

Then, back to the transition area to get off the bike and get ready to run!

And then you are done (with a smile on your face!)

But when its all said and done, at least you have friends to celebrate with! here is Jill with Joanne and Jennifer