Tomorrow is my first Triathlon

I am excited because tomorrow I will be doing my first Triathlon. I love running and biking but not too thrilled about the swimming. My friend Ashlee and I are doing it together and I love facing new challenges. I have really been able to set goals for myself and with the help of friends like Ashlee, Aimee, and Suzanne I have been able to accomplish them. I am running a half marathon with Billy in Sept and then a full in January with my girls Ashlee and Aimee. I have even inspired Billy to start running and he is up to 6 miles now. I could not be more proud. Billy has been at all my races with Tanner and having them there and knowing someones is in my corner has inspired me not just in races BUT in life. I am blessed to have Billy in my corner. When I did the princess half marathon Billy was there screaming at the finish line with a pink rose. BEST feeling in the world. I Started really working out hard after I had Tanner. I have always been into fitness but after getting married and having issues getting pregnant I fell into somewhat of a depression and my emotions were all over the place. I was a full time student and working as a server. I was a new wife! I just figured once we wanted a baby it would just happen. Well I ended up going to Dr. Patel our fertility doctor and she ran several extensive tests. I found out I didn't ovulate on my own and thus started months of fertility treatments. It was very emotional for me and I gained tons of weight. It wa a rough year! I realized I was not trusting God. I would turn it over but every month when no baby came I was devastated. I was a wreck. I did not take care of myself physically at this time. After taking sometime off we decided to do INVITRO. We knew we really had to trust God with all of it. This was not a decision we made lightly. We did tons of praying and met with our pastor. I felt very strongly that we were getting the green light from God. In Feb. 2009 we went through with Invitro, A very involved cycle of shots, appointments, and pills. The nurse called us in March and said YES you are pregnant. Amazing. After having Tanner I was thankful to get back to the gym for my over all well being. My friend Suzanne was always an encouragement at this time. For me having my first child at 35 was a culture shock and pretty isolating. But exercise helped me through this. I use to run with my dad when I was younger and now I am hooked again. I love doing races. I am super nervous about tomorrow but my girl Ashlee will be there and as long as I can see her in my line of vision I know I will make it. Only because she is SUPER fast. :) I I am excited!! Wish me luck.