This is Eric and me from last September before our first race together, Pacific Grove Triathlon. Now here I am less than a week before a solo half-Ironman race–Eric’s summer brought a few unexpected health issues that made training difficult. Yikes 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run (or walk)!
I’m excited about the support I’ve received this year. My ambitious fundraising goal for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was $5,000 in honor of 5 years since Eric’s diagnosis. I’m just over $3,000. Which is over one and a half times my minimum fundraising amount. The donations and supportive notes, hugs, and smiles have been awesome!
I’m excited about how strong my body has grown. I’ve been relatively injury free–Thank God! I did have a bit of a bike crash and resulting road rash in July at a fun training event. I’ve lost a few toenails and expect a few more to fall off–gross, I know. I’m excited about the race–and am more and more aware of the “mental game” that starts at this point in the season when trainings taper, and nerves rise.
Here’s to being an half-Ironwoman triathlete!
If you are interested in donating, here’s a link.
Peace,
Katy ^_^