DC Triathlon TEAM

Iron Girl is the main event for Team LUNA Chix DC each season.  KC, did another tremendous job in organizing the event.  We set up a table at the Expo on Friday and Saturday.  She had us each down for 3-4 hour slots throughout the Expo.  Sarah and I went together on Saturday from 12-3ish.  I drove to her house to find a less than stellar feeling Sarah.  I drove while she laid in the passenger seat moaning.  HEHE By the time we got there we had already raised about $600!  Earlier in the week we had all got together to stuff water bottles, make packages of LUNA snacks, and thought up an idea for an auction (LUNA Timbuk2 bag stuffed with LUNA goodies).  During our shift Sarah and I kept up the good work and maybe got another $250.  At this time we were also able to do packet pick-up, and browse the Expo.  The Iron Girl Expo has to be the best Expo I have ever been to in my triathlon career.  It seemed extremely packed with people.  I later found out there were 2,500 entered (last year was about 1,500).  YIKES!  Elbow room was minimal.   

I was pretty excited/anxious/nervous for my 1st race of the season. I felt ready to crush it. This was also our 1st LUNA event of the year. This made me calmer knowing all of the team would be there and also the whole Reston tri community among many other friends. AND my sister’s 1st race ever! Gonna be a big day. And with all the rain the week brought clear skies were forecast for the weekend…

A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to attend She Does Tri, a triathlon camp for women. As a newbie to the sport, I am always looking for new outlets to learn about triathlons and meet training buddies. The camp was created by David Glover and Krista Schultz and had its inaugural sessions this spring. I attended the 2nd session from April 24-26 in Warrenton, VA. What a weekend!!