Jersey Girl Triathlon- A Race Review From The Other Side

photo credit: JMichael Herring
Jersey Girl Triathlon 3 mile run

Everyone knows I'm a runner.  While I jump in the ocean pretty regularly in the summer, I would not call myself a skilled swimmer.  And with the exception of my 10 months of residence on the beautiful island of Oahu back in 1994, I cannot remember the last time I rode a bicycle.

Because of the community of athletes that surrounds me, I feel inspired/pressured to put a triathlon on my bucket list.  Obviously, what applies to running certainly applies to swimming and cycling:  If you want to do it more than you want to quit, you will.  My current goal is a triathlon before I turn 50.  Yes, I am giving myself plenty of time. 

Meanwhile, I have had the privilege joy of watching the Jersey Girl Triathlon from the "front row"- from weekday early packet pickup to race morning set up (starting at 4 am) to race site clean up and every single detail in between. It is absolutely beautiful.  Watching closely as pre-race nerves and doubt flourish into courage and conviction is an experience that cannot be described with our limited use of language.  You need to see it, sense it, and feel it through the energy of the participants on race morning.