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June 18, 2008
Anniversaries
Today we celebrate a few things! First of all, O's birthday. Yep, that's right, O is the big 3-1 today! (getting a little old 'eh? :) We were just talking about the fact that he still weighs the same that he did when he graduated from high school. How many people do you think can say that? We tried to think through all our friends and couldn't think of too many that hadn't gained at least 20-30 pounds (especially men). Anywho, in the spirit of O's birthday and staying a fit and trim 155 pounds, my gift to O is Pirate tickets (he's a HUGE baseball fan) in the all-you-can-eat-seats. Yes, there is such a thing. The tickets are a little bit more but you are treated to...well...all you can eat (alcohol not included but O doesn't drink so that doesn't bother him one bit!)! Soft pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn...the list goes on and on. And he's quite excited. So excited in fact that he choose a Sunday afternoon game wherein he would be able to eat BOTH lunch AND dinner at the ballpark... :)
Regardless, the other celebration today is the 2 year anniversary of my very first triathlon! Yep, 2 years ago today I was nervous as all get out for my first ever multisport race. I did have a tri bike believe it or not. But I didn't know anything about locklaces or wetsuits or...well...how to swim... :) It was a small sprint race in Charleston, SC and my parents and sister and brother-in-law (and of course O!) were all in attendance. I remember my father asking me after the race which was the hardest part to which I replied "THE RUN!" Ah...some things never change...
Here's a picture of me during that first race. And yes, those are the reflectors still on my bike. And yes, I did take time to put on socks for a sprint triathlon. And yes, I know that helmet should never be worn in public. :)
Posted by beth at June 18, 2008 5:40 PM
Comments
hehe, it's like looking at pictures from middle school :) if i remember correctly you still did quite well in that first tri!
have fun at the game you two and happy b-day O!
Posted by: Audrey at June 18, 2008 6:07 PM
Beth, I finally got on this blogspot thing that everyone seems to be using! I added you to my people I read list! Look at meee!! All technology!! Hey that rhymes. Anyway, Happy B-day to Oscar - please tell him I said hi. If you ever need Pirate tickets, feel free to ask, we have lots. See you in a few days in P-town.
Posted by: Kim at June 18, 2008 6:20 PM
Hey Beth! Congrats on the 2 year Tri Anniversary :) It's amazing how much progress you have made in the tri in 24 very short months.
Happy Birthday to O!
Posted by: bridget at June 18, 2008 8:13 PM
Happy Birthday to O! His blog doesn't get updated very often, so it seems like here is a better place say it.
You've done a lot in 2 years. Congrats.
Posted by: maija at June 18, 2008 10:25 PM
Happy B-day O... Beth, you have done so much in the last two years... and you are always betting better...
Posted by: Kranky C Dale at June 19, 2008 12:35 PM
i mean getting better.... i can't type....
Posted by: Kranky C Dale at June 19, 2008 12:55 PM
Happy Birthday O and Congratulations on how seriously successful of a triathlete you are in under 2 years!! Holy Cow Woman!! :)
Posted by: at June 19, 2008 1:10 PM