I love you Erin Baker!

2012, so far, has been one crazy year! So many new goals, career changes, and things to accomplish.

One of the most exciting happenings to me so far was the acceptance on Erin Baker's triathlon team. Erin Baker is an official Iron Man sponsor and as an athlete we are provided with a monthly supply of their wholesome, organic, and delicious granola and cookies, discount pricing on Playtri's training plans, a team race kit that includes racing shorts, top, and other goods, and a sweet deal on a Kestrel bike! My favorite part of racing for Erin Baker, is the fact that they are based out of Seattle. It's such a privledge to race on a national team with its headquarters based in my area that is such a well known sponsor for a well known race.

Race season has already begun here, and the first two races were a bit disappointing.

First, Issaquah sprint triathlon was cold and rainy. I was talked into racing in the pro circut, which are all much faster swimmers then I! But comparing my times to the girls in my bracket I would have been a 2nd place finisher in my division. Although I didn't feel I did as good as I could have done, it was good to dust off the wetsuit and remember what it feels like to be in race mode!

Second, Boise half Iron Man (ROAD TRIP 2012!!!)...which left me completely confused and ego shattered! The weather in Boise was absolutely brutal...43 degrees and 40-45 mile an hour winds! Even the well known pros (Matt Reed) had to think fast and dealt with the cold weather by wearing a full wetsuit during his bike split! This was the first time ever my friends and I have all almost backed out of doing a race, one friend stuck to his guns and just was not going to deal with the misery! The weather was so bad, the bike course was cut from 56 miles to 14 miles. I had no chance at placing, since biking is really my only outlier for those in my age group! What was super awesome was the support we got from one of our good friends, who flew all the way up from Virginia to watch us race for a day! So of course, although we had such a bad race, we celebrated like crazy afterwards!

With Boise being so bad, my friends and all decided to sign up for Calgary half Iron Man. My goal is to hopefully get a slot to the World Champsionships in Vegas. We shall see..

One thing I do have to say is...I am SO glad to be back home training and racing with my friends. I love my peeps!!