Big Shout Out!!

My sister Vicky completed her very first sprint triathlon this weekend at the Long Island Gold Coast Triathlon in North Hempstead Park. I am so proud I could burst. She completed a half mile swim in open water, a 9.8 mile bike trek, and a 3 mile run. First in her division, this was her very first competitive triathlon ever. Vick has been training hard for the past four months and there were a few times when she wanted to chuck it in and quit but she persevered and finished well. In the last leg during her run, she hit a hill with a steep incline and after the swim and the biking she felt like she had very little left in the tank. But then the thought that kept her going was that our little cousin Brandon (who passed away recently) would never be able to do this and she dug in and kept running. Her official time was 1 hour and 24 minutes!! Most of the family was there to cheer her on as she crossed the finish line. Hoorah!! I’d put up pics but she hasn’t given me permission to put any up quite yet. I’ll just have to wear her down.
Peace,

L~


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