Literally one step closer to being a mom!

This past Saturday I completed my first sprint triathlon (250m swim, 20k bike, 5k run). People have been asking me, "Why did you decide to do this?" The answer is the training for it was/is a great distracter while waiting to adopt. Each run I did I would tell myself I was "one step closer to meeting my baby." What a great motivator!

At the race there were lots of moms that competed, and one literally had her 6week old there to support her! Could it be that the next one I complete, my little one might be there supporting me? Or next year when I go back to this one, will I be a mommy? Also I think it is a pretty cool accomplishment to complete a triathlon, and I am always thinking of ways to be a good role model for our future children!

It is funny to think, but a triathlon is sort of like labor. You prepare for it, think about it, but it still sneaks up on you. You can imagine what it might be like, but the day of you are terrified. At the beginning of the race I wanted to quit (ugh the swim was chaos), but when it was over I was ready to sign up for the next one.

David was such a great supporter, and I know I couldn't have done it without him by my side. And I am excited he is going to do the next one with me!