First Triathlon- DONE!

I did it! I’ll write more details once I get a good night’s sleep and the cramping goes away. Total time: 4 hours, 1 minute, 30 seconds. Here’s a few pics:

Finishing the Swim

Starting the Bike

Starting the Run

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June 27, 2010 - Posted by krista40 | Team In Training

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Way to go Girl!!

You just go straight after your dreams, don’t ya??

Impressive!

Comment by Laura | June 28, 2010 | Reply
Krista, until you get more pictures up from your amazing day yesterday, here are easy links to the three photo albums I created documented the phases of your triathlon:

Part 1: Krista Emerges from Lake Wickiup — http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2314378&id=115508&ref=mf

Part 2: “The Bike Ride of My Life!” — http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2314392&id=115508&ref=mf

Part 3: A Triathlete is Born — http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2314414&id=115508&ref=mf

Comment by Steve | June 28, 2010 | Reply
Krista here are PUBLIC links to the three photo albums documenting your triathlon yesterday, so anyone can view them, even if they aren’t on Facebook.

Part 1: Krista Emerges from Lake Wickiup — http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2314378&id=115508&l=8900f4d8fa

Part 2: “The Bike Ride of My Life!” — http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2314392&id=115508&l=ede2c3dba2

Part 3: A Triathlete is Born — http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2314414&id=115508&l=199097e7a0

Comment by Steven Shultz, M.S. | June 28, 2010 | Reply

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Welcome to my blog! I am writing about what it is like for a slightly out of shape, 40-year-old, single mother, cancer survivor, special educator, army combat veteran, non-swimming woman (ME) to train for my first triathlon! I am participating in this training as a way to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as a part of Team In Training. We are a group of amazing, slightly weird, passionate people interested in supporting people in our local area going through cancer treatment.

MAKE A DONATION ON MY WEBPAGE: http://pages.teamintraining.org/or/pctri10/kristashultz

Will I learn how to swim? Will I make my fundraising goal of $3400.00 by April 15th (the deadline I need to meet in order to compete in the June 27th Triathlon)? I HAVE LEARNED TO SWIM! I HAVE SURPASSED MY FUNDRAISING GOAL!

If When I make it to the triathlon, will I make it through the .91 mile swim, the 28 mile bike ride, and the 10 kilometer run? Follow along with me for 107 days of training and fundraising to find out!

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Cancer Information
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Great information about leukemia and lymphoma
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Great information about breast cancer
Fundraising
- Krista's Fundraising Page Donate Here
- Team In Training Raising funds for cancer through athletic events
Great Links
- KMTR News Story News Story about my triathlon training
- Swim for Cancer Research Aqua Sphere will donate $35,000 for breast and prostate cancer research when people log in their swimming time
People Who Inspire Me
- A Triathlete/Breast Cancer Survivor's Story Nancy Reinisch writes about being a triathlete and a breast cancer survivor
- Dr. John Taylor, Triathlete at 88 Dr. John started doing triathlons at age 60. Great podcast!
- IronGeezer's Website 73 Year Old Man gives tips on training for triathlons and living a healthy, active lifestyle. 73 years old!!!
- Jay's Blog Jay, a writer in Portland, blogs about going through cancer treatment. Great sense of humor!
- Karen's Blog Karen, from Portland, Oregon, writes what it’s like to be in the middle of treatment for breast cancer. I so relate to her! She’s one of my inspirations and I light a candle for her every night.
- Rick Dancer's Blog A blog about life’s unexpected chapters- living with cancer and waking up to live life authentically. Wonderful writing style
- Triathlete Trainer, Krista Schultz Krista Schultz (my alter-ego?), in Maryland, holds triathlon camps for women!
SUPPORT MY TEAMMATES FUNDRAISING GOALS
- Jeanette
- Jen
- Kathy
- Laura
- Lynn
Upcoming Races
- Re-Run Race Fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 5 km, May 9th (Mother’s Day). Awards are recycled from previous races!
- Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure Eugene, OR 2010 10K race to support Breast Cancer Funding, in Eugene Oregon, 10/10/10

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