Jenny and I competed in the YMCA Wichita Falls Runners club triathlon on Saturday. We both placed in our age division. I took 1st place in females aged 50-59 and she won 3rd place in females aged 30-34. I have told several people of our accomplishments. All, with one exception, asked the same question; "How many people were in your divisions?" I wonder why that question is being asked. Are my and Jen's abilities as triathletes doubtful to these people? So what if I carbo load on Smirnoff Ice and Jack Daniels; that does not mean that I am not a good competitor. In actuality, I never considered myself a competitor til I won the trophy, instead I thought of myself as a participant. Also, when my name was called for the 1st place trophy, I questioned the calculations of the race officials. It was thrilling to have my name called. Now I and Jen are proud owners of concrete trophies with a bronze plaque on it that is in the shape of Texas. We will both treasure our trophies for a long time. I finished the course with a time of 2h 5m. Jennifer finished in 1h 46m.
Posted by Rita at July 13, 2003 01:48 PMHa...that's wonderful. So now, I'm not the only one who has won something at a triathlon. (remember the Cinco Ranch)...well, congratualations.
Court
Posted by: Courtney at July 13, 2003 03:50 PMHa...that's wonderful. So now, I'm not the only one who has won something at a triathlon. (remember the Cinco Ranch)...well, congratualations.
Court
Posted by: Courtney at July 13, 2003 03:50 PMHa...that's wonderful. So now, I'm not the only one who has won something at a triathlon. (remember the Cinco Ranch)...well, congratualations.
Court
Posted by: Courtney at July 13, 2003 03:50 PMI am so proud of you two! Kathleen told me the news on the phone yesterday, and I was thrilled for you. What a feeling that must have been. Talk about encouragement to keep up with your training--your trophy needs a friend now so it won't be lonely.
Posted by: Elizabeth at July 13, 2003 11:43 PMCongratulations! That is truly impressive.
Posted by: Greg at July 14, 2003 01:43 AMCongratulations! The only way I would ever be awarded first place is if I participated in a field of one! Good going, Rita Lee!
(Couldn't resist!)
Posted by: Leah at July 14, 2003 05:14 PMThat's great! And it sounds like you all had a good time as well.
Posted by: Cynthia at July 17, 2003 10:10 AM