This past weekend marked the LAST training weekend with the team. I cannot believe how quickly the time has past. Literally 25 weeks of training with these fools. It was also 4th of July.
So needless-to-say.. we had fun.
Stan hosted an awesome Pool Party / BBQ at his house. it was fun. I brought up a case of Spatter, so Kyle & Jenna's kids had a blast with that... we all were hosed down. it was hysterical. But the best part of the day was literally hanging with everyone - not on a bike or in sneakers. It was kinda magical.
Silly Teammates 4th of July
Tina
Rachel & Nicole
Sunday was our final bike ride.. it was a social ride up the PCH to Malibu followed by a run. it was a gorgeous HOT day.. but soooo worth it. I was able to catch up with Riz at one point and then caught up to Elisabeth and Laura for the last 45 min.. it was great. The run on the other hand was not that great... not terrible... i was able to run 7min 30sec before I had any knee pain.. so that's a start! :-) That being said, I also didn't want to push it this weekend and be screwed for next. The team is super fun and i am glad i had this experience.
PCH to Malibu
Laura & EWS
Me, Chrystine & Kelie
Eryn, Isabel, Cole & Tina
Kyle.. with the Tunnel of Love (The ONLY Time Kyle came in last... he also started an 1hr after us. :-) )
Sunday night was our sendoff Dinner... we were able to have a few cocktails and hang. it was really funny to see everyone in proper clothes. I cannot tell you how many people did a double take to see me in a dress, LOL... especially since i am always hair pulled back, sweaty and sunglasses. :-) Everyone looked soooooo pretty and happy. it was really nice. We had a few games, some awards... clearly the fact that I stop to Go-Pro and take pics did not go unnoticed -- Award: ONE DETERMINED GO-PRO... and we had a few emotional speeches.. the mentors talked about their mentees, Jenna and Nicole were too cute... they were sobbing like crazy as if it was a funeral. LOL. but it was awesome all at the same time. Chrystine talked about me, Jay, Angela, Christy & Tina. I didn't realize she had all of us as mentors. She is awesome and I was truly blessed to have her as a mentor. She is the real deal. NO BS and NO DRAMA. So refreshing... :-)
Being Silly .. OBVI. :-)
Chrystine... Best Mentor Ever
(She is not even racing... and has been there with us for 25 weeks!)
Of course as we go into our taper week.. i am super excited, nervous, scared... all those fun and crazy emotions all rolled into one... i do have one concern ...my knee. i truly hope it holds up. I've come so far, i hope it doesn't get the better of me.... but i am ready.. so all i can say is BRING IT!!
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