And now the rest of the story...

Nationals was a huge character builder and although I find the swim at Nationals to be perpetually “tricky” I refuse to give up or bow out. I am already looking forward to Tuscaloosa 2010!

I came across a couple more pictures from the weekend that I have to share because they make me laugh and smile. My finish picture makes me look really fit and I might be and I think I was also dehydrated. Please note the red flecks in my hair. Very cool!

It seems the “Top 10 Best Things about Nationals” is in order:
1. We got to create a new Facebook Group for “my run was faster than my swim” peeps
2. My roomies and keeping up our neighbors all night
3. Velo-Express and Luke’s patience!
4. Pouring rain bike ride with Barry and Tyler
5. Seeing my coach before I started the swim
6. My own yoga workout before entering the swim
7. Volunteering for Athletes for a Cure during the Pros race
8. Seeing Michelle, Kirk and Mike on the podium
9. Signing up for Budapest 2010
10. Breaking 7 minute pace for my 10k! YAHOOO!