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More Tri pics Tuesday, August 19, 2008 I got the pictures that my mom had taken...here are a few! My dad and I...not in order:  A SO not flattering bathing suit pic of me running out of the water...no Hollywood contracts in my near future, but notice the lack of competitors behind me. :)  Even the cheering squad needs some juice!  Ron, post race:  Post-race team photo, and Benjamin:  Loving the beach:  ~Courtney posted at 9:54:34 PM [0 comments] Triathlon Monday, August 18, 2008 Ron and I ROCKED the Norwood triathlon this weekend. I swam, then he biked (15 miles!) and then I finished up with the four mile run. I was convinced that I was going to drown, but I did pretty well (considering I've done lap swimming 5 times in the past 12 years). The only girl who beat me was about 12, and other than her, only 6 guys finished ahead of her. And since this will mean something to some of you, rumor has it that a certain swimmer from the past (coughJessicaJockcough) was somewhere behind me. I digress. We did great, and we had a blast doing it. Plus, we had the best cheering squad there! Here is the event in photos (Andrew didn't catch a team photo, so I am waiting to get the shots from my mom's camera for that): Finishing up the swim (I totally thought I was at the tail-end of the group) Right before the start, I had a guy tell me I was brave for not wearing a wet suit. To that I responded...no, I hate swimming and am too cheap to buy one for one race. I think he thought I was kidding...  Quick costume change while Ron was biking:  Silly faces for Benjamin, who desperately wanted to hang out with me at the running start line.  I love this one, because you can see Ron rolling in, and me taking off!  Finishing up. A personal record for a 4 mile run, too. Actually, I think the pace is a PR, all around...  Benjamin helping with a post-race back-rub, and some extra hydration.  We got stuck in a LOT of construction traffic en route home this morning/afternoon/evening/late night, and are partially wired, partially beat. I think the beat-me needs to head to bed! ~Courtney posted at 12:53:53 AM [8 comments] Outdoors, Mom. Outdoors. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 This is how Benjamin just walked into the dining room, asking to go outside:  ~Courtney posted at 8:34:20 AM [1 comments] Weekend fun! Saturday, August 09, 2008 We've had a very laid back weekend...the first one in awhile, and likely the last one for awhile, too. It's been a nice change of pace. Last night, we went to the Herndon concert, but didn't make it for too long, because we were ALL tired. I was in bed by 9:15. Which is an AWESOME Friday night in my book. Today, we had a morning of errands and duck-feeding, and then I got out by myself to do some shopping (LOVE fall clothes!!!), and then we spent the evening at the playground up the street. Click here for some pics of our evening.
~Courtney posted at 8:55:22 PM [2 comments] You didn't bring a blanket? Thursday, August 07, 2008 Benjamin and I made our weekly trek up to the farmer's market this morning. We got our fruits and veggies, per usual, and also not unlike any other week, Benjamin swiped some produce (today, an apple) and took a monster bite before I could stop him. So, I ended up with some apples, too. We saw a swarm of strollers migrating toward to stage where the Friday night concerts take place, and decided to follow. So, this band was getting ready to start a performance. I parked the stroller, Benjamin (and his apple) climbed out and sat on my lap, and we sat there while the band had their sound-check. FOUR moms scolded me for not having a blanket. Um, really? A blanket is a requirement? So we stayed for awhile, and since Benjamin wasn't all that into it, and I was annoyed by the alpha-moms, we hoofed it back home, where we enjoyed the sprinkler a lot more than toddler-palooza. It's probably a good thing that nobody knew I didn't even have a spare diaper with me, huh? ~Courtney posted at 1:01:11 PM |
