yay us!

First I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement.
Paige for teaching me some finer points in swim strokes. I haven't mastered the left hand breathing but my nerves were calm when I got in the water. And she explained tpsome finer points of changing lanes. Swimming towards the rope so that when I pushed off the wall I was further down the next lane. It worked out well.
Kimberle for agreeing to do this silly race again this year. We need to remeber and come out here and read ths entry next year when we have nerves and doubts about our ability. We will do this again next year!
The Heckshers and Falks for wanting to come out and cheer us on. Maybe next year you can join us in the competition. You know the anti-social side is glad you decided not to truck yourselves all the way to Huntersville to cheer.
Nathan and Ransom for running that little bit with me at the end - you know Miss Denise it is all about you personal best.
Terri L for explaining that 3rd gear on the left of the bike. It worked well on some of the flat spots and downhills. We'll see if it helped my time.
My mom - what is it you said? I come from good stock?
My dad - I cannot get in the water or on a bike without thinking of him. I promise this year not to put the bike in the shed and forget about it. Heck I got that new bike rack I need to continue to use.
I am sure there are others. I will have to think on this some more