Last Saturday I participated in the Megan's House Heels and Wheels Duathlon. A duathlon is a run-bike-run event. This particular duathlon had me run 2 miles, bike 13, and then run 2 more miles. I've been thinking about branching out into cycling for awhile, and I'm glad that I finally made the leap. I'm not going to lie, I was more than a little nervous about the biking portion of the race. Thankfully, when I pulled up to the event Mat Boatright (my friend Carrie's husband) was there and he really helped me out a lot. He double checked the air in my tires, showed me how to set my bike up in the transition area, and explained to me everything that I needed to know. I felt so much better after talking to him. The race began, and I started off pretty good. I ran at my max pace for the first two miles, and I transitioned with no problem.... And then there was the bike ride (sigh). Let's just say that it was obviously my first biking event. I did make it through the ride though. The only thing left to do was run two more miles, which I did but with more difficulty than the first two. I finished with a time of 1:28:37, which isn't terrible for a first try. I really enjoyed this event. The biking was a nice complement to the running, and I am hoping to pursue more events that incorporate it.
This post serves as a big Thank You to my Aunt Connie who is the "craftiest" person that I know. From quilting to stamping to creating a cookbook- she can do it all. Over the last several years, she has so graciously made themed pillowcases for Owen's and Olivia's beds. The kids love these and the pillowcases make their beds look so cute. Aunt Connie has also made "I Spy" quilts for both kids and they LOVE these as well. Owen received his in the mail last month and you would have thought that he had just won the lottery. As we were reading our bedtime story tonight, I noticed that all of the pillows and quilts on the bed were those that Aunt Connie had made. I had to take a picture and share. Thank you, Aunt Connie!!! 
