Base Triathlon

This past weekend I competed in a Triathlon here on Base. It was sotra a spur of the moment decision... The base fitness people convinced me they needed more girls on Thursday night after my spin class. So I signed up. I knew I wouldn't have a problem with the swim or the bike... but I was a little worried about the run part (considering I have really only ran about five times since the OKC half marathon).
The distances were as follows:

Swim: 1 mile (22 down and back laps of the pool)

Bike: 21.6 miles

Run: 7.2 miles

To my surprise... I was the first out of the pool in 38 minutes
First off the bike in 1 hour and 21 minutesAnd then... with less then 2 miles to go in the run I was passed. I wasn't really suprised, as the girl who passed me is a super dooper good runner. The run took me 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Anyway, I came 2nd overall. I was very pleased with my finish. It was a very fun race to be apart of and the base fitness people did a great job.

Here are some photos of the race:

Hawaii July 2009

Here are some more photos from our trip..ere are some more pictures of our trip...

We had such a wonderful time in Hawaii as a family and with my parents. We accomplished a lot in our week stay. Ben and I discovered the black sand beach... with the BEST snorkeling we had ever seen. We went on a helicopter tour with my Dad, went to a beach we had never been to (the white sand beach) and went on numerous walks and spent some good time at the amenities center in the pools.

Our favorite things about going to Hawaii:

• The sushi we get at the market
• Snorkeling with the sea turtles and seeing the amazing fish and coral
• Smelling the fresh Hawaiian air (smells like tropical flowers)
• CHOCOLATE COVERED MACADAMIA NUTS
• Going for morning walks
• Spending time with family

All in all it was a great trip... starting off with a very BIG surprise. Thanks Mom & Dad for spending your vacation time with us and watching Isabella. LOVE YOU!

Fun in Hawaii

Here are some photos of our trip so far...

Time at the Beach!

Sunset at Mauna Kea!

Surprises in Hawaii

Since May my Dad and I have been planning a BIG surprise!

My mom had no idea that we were coming to Hawaii while they were here to spend the week with them. We arrived on Saturday afternoon... My Dad picked us up at the airport (he was supposed to be hitting balls at the driving range) and we headed to my parents place, where we surprised my Mom around the corner!! It was awesome to see the look on her face. It was great... Tears soon followed and then she wanted to know how we pulled this off. A month and a half of planning... a few white lies... But the result was priceless!