Boulder Sunset Triathlon: 5 Days and Counting

The Boulder Sunset Triathlon is this Saturday and for the most part I'm feeling ready. I'm not quite as confident as I was going into Bike MS, but since failure isn't an option for me, I'm just going to have to make it through. I'm not planning on trying to win or get a fast time; my only goal is to complete all three phases.

Training wise, I've been focusing primarily on the running part. I've gotten myself up to a point where I feel like I could easily run at least half of the 5k,  the cycling phase should be relatively easy in comparison. The only part I'm not feeling quite as confident in is the swimming, which is ironic because going into training I was very confident in my swimming abilities. I think it's because of the three phases, swimming has not been a priority.

After this event is over, I'm going to have to try and find something else to focus my energies on. I'm hoping to get in one more triathlon before it gets too cold.

Boulder Sunset Triathlon: In the best shape ever

I wouldn't have thought when I was diagnosed with MS two years ago that I would be sitting here today celebrating the fact that I am in THE best physical condition of my life. Honestly, I've never been this physically fit.

Training for the Boulder Sunset Triathlon has been going really well. I have been pushing and challenging myself to the point where I can... get this... run an entire mile without having to stop. I couldn't do that when I was in high school! In fact, I can even run farther than a mile. The 5K part of the triathlon has been the part of the event that I have been looking forward to the least, but I'm starting to really enjoy running and I never thought I would ever say something like that.