I just signed up for the Pumpkinman Triathlon. It takes place on Sept 6th and is up in Maine. I've wanted to do a triathlon for three years but instead I gave birth twice. My friend Anne just did her first and she also has two kids, that was all the inspiration I needed.
Our downstairs neighbors, the Webbs are doing it with me. I can't wait! I'm a bit nervous, especially about the swim but it'll all be good. It's a sprint distance, which means: 1/3 mile swim (in a pond), 14.2 mile bike, and 3 mile run. WAHOO- Bring it on!
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I am so excited for you! I wish I had your energy!
Let me know how it goes. I'm training for a marathon again and I am sure feeling it.
Wow Amber! Hip Hip Hooray! I know the feeling, You will do so awesome! We are doing one in a couple of weeks--but it isn't going to be nearly as fun--we wish we could come to Maine!!! Happy Training!
Sweet! Good work Amber. I am impressed. Have fun with the training!
good on ya:)
that makes me really really tired just thinking about it!!!! I think I need to take a nap...
woohoo!! Go amber! That sounds so much fun, I think I'd kill myself, but I hope to one day be able to accomplish something like that. And it's in maine!! I've always wanted to go there. you rock.
Yae!
I was going to sign up for one in Sept too but I was practicing the swimming part and when bystanders thought I was drowning when I was actually swimming I thought, ahh, maybe some other time! Good luck! Let me know how it goes!
YOU GO AMBER!!! That is totally awesome! good luck! That sounds so fun~! (At least the Maine part does) hee hee
you can do it! Excited to hear about how the training i s coming... and of course to hear about the race itself!! Good luck, kay!
so proud of you! I think I'm going to try for one next summer. Sounds like fun!
That is awesome! I will maybe try one of those some day. But I only have one kid, so I have a little bit more time. : )
holy canoli woman. you are ambitious. Just thinking of a triathalon makes me tired. I know you will do smashing!! Maybe I will make the trip up to maine too to watch you sweat while I eat ice cream. hmmmmm ice cream....
Amber, that sounds like so much fun. especially in maine. We just signed up with Jeff's family to do one here locally next month. It's a sprint too, but it seems like our distances are a little shorter. At least the bike. i can't remember. lately i've been trying (mostly unsuccessfully) to embrace the messiness and unpredictability and chaos of motherhood. I think some people are born loving it (like my sister syd) but i've really got to work at it. Have you read any of the august ensign? there are a few good articles about parenting.
You are amazing.
Wow! Way to go. I'm a little jealous at your bravery. That sounds awesome. I wish I was in Maine with you to cheer you on.
Woo hoo! I really wish I was brave enough to do that. I would love it. I am so excited for you and cant wait to read about it in September!
Ok, I just read your parenting problem post and I know you already have a ton of comments about that too, but I seriously just wanted to cry for you. I SO understand! Cooper still wakes up at least once a night, wont go to sleep until 11:00 and is up at 6:00! And he is nuts, probably because he doesnt get much sleep! I am so sorry Amber! I hope it gets better for you and ha, I have a friend with no kids who always has all the answers and I am like, gee, I have tried that.and that and that.
Amber, you are one of the last of the pioneer women. Fame and fortune doth know not the resplendent enthusiasm I would have, (given the opportunity to participate), in a trial akin to the one you will undertake. We're stoked and wish we could be there too.
Thats awesome, Amber! I'm training for the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 20th, and could use any advice you have to offer. Didn't you run a marathon in high school? Craig and I are taking a quick trip the last week in September (after the marathon) and are tentativley planning on coming to NYC for a day. I need your email address so I can bother you with questions... =)p.s. I love reading your blog because you are so honest about everything. You're not the only one who struggles with parenthood, and gets very annoyed by unwanted advice (especially from inlaws in my case.) =)
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