Swimming through Tempe Town Lake went by in just 24 minutes and 25 seconds, and was rather uneventful except for a right hook to the jaw by a very aggressive passing swimmer. Couldn't take me down though! I jumped out of the lake and raced to my bike in the transition area and was off for the bike ride in just under 3 minutes.
Winding through Tempe's streets on my bike took the longest and I finished the route in 1 hour and 44 minutes. There were times when I didn't think my legs could peddle any further, but my trusty bike, Purple Thunder, and I pushed to the very end. I was off my bike and ready to run in 2 minutes and 11 seconds.
The run was actually a relief to me - to feel solid ground under my feet and my lungs burning with life! The 6.55 mile run took me 1 hour and 8 minutes, just enough time to process the goal I was about to reach, focus on the finish line, and think about Brenan. Now it's time that we plow ahead towards his swift recovery! I made it through my challenge, and Brenan will make it through his.
Pictures of the event and mine and Brenan's supporters:
8 comments:
Congratulations on a great triathalon! Prayers for Brenan and your family!
Lauren T
We are so proud of both you and Brenan and your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Jim, Aunt Marion, Cousin Diane and Jon, and Bob.
Way to go Elisabeth! I was sending you good vibes and knew you would do well. You should be proud of your accomplishment! We are!! Your brother is lucky to have such a devoted sister:)
Love and prayers to you all,
Kim and Mark Schrader
Hooray, Elisa! What an accomplishment!...and to think...you still looked so cute at the end of all that! ;)
Love, jess.
GOOD FOR YOU. WE ENJOYED SEEING THE PHOTOS AND GLAD THAT YOU HAD YOUR SUPPORT TEAM THERE WITH YOU. THE 'ORANGE TEAM' IS ALREADY FOR HALLOWEEN WITH THEIR SHIRTS. NOW FOR SOME MASKS OR SOME PAINT!
THERE HAS BEEN A THIN LAYER OF ICE AROUND THE EDGE OF THE LAKE THE LAST COUPLE MORNINGS! WHO NEEDS IT??!
TAKE CARE AND GIVE BRENAN A HUG FOR US. THEN DO A BRENAN SUPPORTERS GROUP HUG. IT'S THE GLUE YOU NEED, DURING TOUGH TIMES.
LOVE, AUDREY AND DAVE
Great job Elisabeth ! ! You guys are in our prayers!
Love,
Kyle
Thank you all very much! It was a very fun event that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Baby Girl ~ you are a hero to all of us!! You, Brenan, and the rest of your family are very strong and I can learn a lot from all of you. I would have given anything to watch you cross the finish line, but know I was there is mind and spirit. Hugs to all!!!
Love~ Cindy Lou Who
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