San Diego Vacation

Coming back to the cold and rainy 50 degree Seattle weather makes me realize how much I love and how great of a time I had in 85 degree San Diego weather. In fact, as I am writing this, I hear thunder rumbling and lightning flashing outside. Awesome.

I had a great time on vacation, staying with Jena and Sean and playing with Sadie. We went on walks to the cliffs and watched the surfers. I played in the waves at Newport Beach and was entertained by frisbees artists perform. We walked down to the Farmer's Market and got delicious fresh salmon fillets for dinner. We went sailing on a Hobie Cat (fun!) in Mission Bay (where Jena and Sean met...awww).

Weather update insert: It is now hailing/massive downpour.

We watched the local artists perform at Oktoberfest and saw Sean's sweet underwater photography for sale in the local coffee shop. The day that I left we went snorkeling in La Jolla which was tons of fun. I had Inn N Out twice while in Cali...yum!

Papa and Ninnie's house was absolutely amazing, a scene straight out of Tuscany. I had an amazing time cooking with Ninnie and then shopping and playing in the pool. I loved being able to see everyone at the Mud Run and I really appreciate everyone coming out to watch us and support us. Extra thanks to Ninnie and Aunt Bev for getting up at the crack of dawn and driving me to the race!

Weather update: More rumbling thunder and raining cats and dogs.

I had so much fun at the Mud Run and being able to chat with everyone. Janine, you look absolutely amazing...I am so proud of you!

Weather update: LIGHTNING!

Overall I had a great vacation, thank you to everyone for feeding me and letting me crash on the couch/ground and be the first to sleep in the Diva guest room!

Pictures to come shortly :)

Kirkland Triathlon Pictures

Brussels in Bloom

Sent from my grandparents, but so amazing that I have to share it with everyone:

At the Beach

Last weekend, Kristen I spent a lot of time at a beach in Bellevue, enjoying the last final day of summer (as it has rained for the last 4 days and will for the next 9 months). Here are some final shots of our final day of sunshine.

Kirkland Triathlon

Yesterday, Julie and I competed in the Kirkland Triathlon at Carillon Point.

The weather was gloomy and it had rained all day Saturday, making the course wet and cold. Luckily, the rain held and it was only dark and cloudy for the whole race.

Julie unfortunately got a flat tire during the bike and had to stop a couple of times to fix it. We both went slower on the course due to the wet asphalt (and my fear of riding in the rain).

In my division (women 20-24) I was ranked 17 out of 34.

My overall time: Ranking:
1:42:05 17
Swim:
0:14:25 130
Transition:
3:42
Bike:
0:49:35 590
Transition:
1:56
Run:
0:32:27 863


Pictures to come later.

End of the Season

As the summer is ending (Autumn officially starts on September 22nd) I have only a couple of events that I will be finishing with.

Sept 21: Kirkland Triathlon

Sept 28: Kirkland 5k

Oct 18: 10k Mud Run in San Diego


Here is a look back at what I have done this summer:

June 14: Flying Wheels (65 mile ride)

July 20: Seafair Triathlon

Aug 3: San Francisco Half Marathon

August 24: 1.5 mile Lake Swim

September 7: Iron Girl 10k


My first race ever was the Jingle Bell 5k run during Christmas. I remember this was very very hard for me to do, and I told Julie (who ran with me) that I did not want to walk at all. It was after this race that we decided to train for a half marathon. It is amazing that I am now able to easily run a 5k and more, but unfortunately I have to now deal with multiple injuries that have accrued due to running.

Overall: I like to run, not long distances. I love to bike and still love to swim.

Iron Girl 10k

On Sunday, Kristen and I ran the Seattle Iron Girl 10k. The loop was around Greenlake twice. The weather was perfect and although there was a lot of estrogen in the air, the run was a lot of fun.

Oh Gus