I survived, Cade excelled!!
The triatholon and duatholon were so, so fun! Cade came in 2nd in his age group and 5th OVER ALL!!! Go Cade!!! The Lord was so gracious to me and allowed me to come in 2nd in my age group, as well! There were app. 80 athletes in the tri and 20 in the du.
This is just seconds before the duatholon started... preparing to run, Forest, run!
The event was so professionally organized, I was so impressed! There were lots and lots of athletes competing, lots and lots of volunteers cheering. Throw in super early morning, a bike tire bursting before the event, a bike breaking during the event, a very kind stranger helping me and my broken bike, a breathtakingly beautiful bike ride through back country roads, tired legs pumping and pumping, and tears of joy (at surviving) and you've got a pretty complete picture of the morning.
We had the absolute BEST cheerleaders ever!! Andrew & Jasper, my mom & dad, and my brother Brock came out very early on a dreary, rainy Saturday morning to cheer me and Cade on. We are so blessed!
The morning was so wonderful, fun, energetic, and encouraging! The main thing that I will remember from the duatholon is the amazing family and family support I have in my life; some athletes didn't have anyone there cheering for them. I had 6 (SIX!!) family members who were cheering like crazy for me. Not only that, I had additional family members meet us for a celebration lunch afterward. I am blessed beyond words.
Wow Natalie! So proud of you...what an accomplishment :) What a great example you set for Jasper too.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you were doing this! You go girl...What a wonderful accomplishment for you! :)
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