The Olympic Triathlon

For some reason I thought there was an unwritten rule that you couldn't blog in June. Was that wrong? I finally have some free time as I'm home from church because David is sick. So I thought I'd update those of you who care about what has been going on with the Haldeman's. This is the first of a few blogs. Enjoy.

On June 14th I competed in and completed an Olympic Triathlon. That consists of 1500 meter swim, 24.2 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. I finished in 3 hours and 4 minutes. I would've finished under 3, but I was lolly-gagging during the transition areas. I could've "manned up" and peed on myself while riding the bike, but a port-a-potty stop seemed more sensible. I finished 8th out of 19 within my division. Basically I'm an "average Joe" triathlete. Considering how much time I put into it training, I'm happy with what I got out.

For those curious about the individual times: Swim - 37 minutes Bike - 85 minutes (approximately, the timer thing is messed up) Run - 53 minutes. The other 9 minutes was wasted in the transition area changing clothes and what not.
(I had hoped to have real pictures, but the event people didn't have any photographers posted throughout the race, pretty lame!)


I think I've retired from Triathlons for a little while. I thought I was going to be done with crazy events for awhile too, but my brother in-law has challenged me to run a half marathon with him in November. There's a race the last Saturday in November at the Valley of Fire. So it'd be great for people like Crystal and others to join in the fun as well.

After the race, the family and I went to Zion's National Park and hung out in the Virgin River and ate some pie. David rubbed some of that pie in his hair, hence the mohawk. It was a fun trip. Thanks to Carol and Danny for letting us use the home in St. George!