Kaes spent the week after we returned home from the Shuswap attending soccer camp for one hour each morning. Isn't he cute? This is the best and only happy picture taken from the whole week, and it happens to be on the first day before we have even done anything. The weather was hot and I think that played a huge part in the less than successful soccer camp experience. The coaches were fantastic and so patient with the twenty or so 3-4 year olds and their parents. But, it was hot. And the kids were hot, so... I thought it was all for nothing, but on the last day both Pascal and I went and Kaes played and ran around the whole time, so it ended on a good note anyhow. I hope that he wants to play in the spring so that I can coach his team, but we'll see I guess.
Yep, its true. I turned the big 32 this year. and what a day it was. I knew that Pascal and Catherine were up to something, but I just didn't know what. And I have a hard time with just not knowing! After soccer camp and family lunch out at the Last Drop, Kaes and I went over to Andrew and Deanna's house, where Catherine and Deanna were waiting to whisk me away for a pint. Turns out that the pint was also to kill time and get me downtown for my fantastic, surprise pedicure at the Ambrosia Day Spa. After that, my new toes and I headed back for sushi, birthday cake and the company of great friends. Thanks to everyone who made my day awesome!!
Ahh. THE RACE. The Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon to be exact. Sometime back in May, (after doing the Womens Try-A-Tri-athlon) I decided that I had to compete in a real triathlon. I decided to do the sprint distance: a 750 m swim, a 20 km bike ride and a 5 km run. At that time I had not competitively swam for over 10 years, had never ever rode that far on a bike and although I have been running for a couple years now, 5 km has been my max distance accomplished and at a very slow pace. What was I thinking??
I must have been thinking about the feeling of accomplishment that goes with crossing the finish line. My sister had finished before me and was waiting for me. She said that my first words were "I did it!" I don't even remember saying anything, just thinking that its over!! Thats Ben crossing the finish line by the way, not me.
It was a great experience. The race was very organized and the course was easy to follow. Learned a lot about the logistics of a triathlon as well. And, I didn't come last. After figuring that I could actually complete the trithlon, my goal became just to not come last. I am proud to say that I placed 26th out of 32 in my age category. My times were what I guessed they would be, and now there is definite room for improvement. So, will I do it again? You bet. And next year, I'm going to go out and sprint, not just finish!
Kaes spent the week after we returned home from the Shuswap attending soccer camp for one hour each morning. Isn't he cute? This is the best and only happy picture taken from the whole week, and it happens to be on the first day before we have even done anything. The weather was hot and I think that played a huge part in the less than successful soccer camp experience. The coaches were fantastic and so patient with the twenty or so 3-4 year olds and their parents. But, it was hot. And the kids were hot, so... I thought it was all for nothing, but on the last day both Pascal and I went and Kaes played and ran around the whole time, so it ended on a good note anyhow. I hope that he wants to play in the spring so that I can coach his team, but we'll see I guess.
Yep, its true. I turned the big 32 this year. and what a day it was. I knew that Pascal and Catherine were up to something, but I just didn't know what. And I have a hard time with just not knowing! After soccer camp and family lunch out at the Last Drop, Kaes and I went over to Andrew and Deanna's house, where Catherine and Deanna were waiting to whisk me away for a pint. Turns out that the pint was also to kill time and get me downtown for my fantastic, surprise pedicure at the Ambrosia Day Spa. After that, my new toes and I headed back for sushi, birthday cake and the company of great friends. Thanks to everyone who made my day awesome!!
Ahh. THE RACE. The Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon to be exact. Sometime back in May, (after doing the Womens Try-A-Tri-athlon) I decided that I had to compete in a real triathlon. I decided to do the sprint distance: a 750 m swim, a 20 km bike ride and a 5 km run. At that time I had not competitively swam for over 10 years, had never ever rode that far on a bike and although I have been running for a couple years now, 5 km has been my max distance accomplished and at a very slow pace. What was I thinking??
I must have been thinking about the feeling of accomplishment that goes with crossing the finish line. My sister had finished before me and was waiting for me. She said that my first words were "I did it!" I don't even remember saying anything, just thinking that its over!! Thats Ben crossing the finish line by the way, not me.
It was a great experience. The race was very organized and the course was easy to follow. Learned a lot about the logistics of a triathlon as well. And, I didn't come last. After figuring that I could actually complete the trithlon, my goal became just to not come last. I am proud to say that I placed 26th out of 32 in my age category. My times were what I guessed they would be, and now there is definite room for improvement. So, will I do it again? You bet. And next year, I'm going to go out and sprint, not just finish!
I love the B day picture. And the bike race? Way to go Kim, next year you will do even better.
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