So, my first triathlon sort of turned into my 2nd Duathlon. They had to cancel the swim due to high winds. The kayakers couldn't hold their positions. Instead of the swim, they added a 2nd 5K run. So we did a 5K run, 12 mile bike, and another 5K run. It was still a lot of fun, but kind of a bummer to not get to have the TRI experience.
I came in 7th in my division (out of 54). My time was 1:39:59. My goal was to be in the 1:30-1:40 time range, so I just made it! I was the 22nd overall female (out of 244), and I was the 128th person (out of 571).
John finished the race too, and I'm happy to say I had a better time than he did (since he didn't train AT ALL!) He finished with a time of 2:00:58. He was 370th overall.
Of course, we forgot our camera (what else is new??), so if my friends send me the pictures they took, I will post them, otherwise, you'll just have to use your imagination for the spandex-clad Egberts.
Kole, Age 1
Kaden, Age 3
Kallie, Age 5
Koda, Age 5
About Me
- John Egbert
- I have been a cyclist for over 17 years. I first started at age 14 with a bunch of kids from our Scouting/Church group. We planned a trip down the coast of California from Monterrey to Malibu. It was a week long adventure that changed my life. I have worked in a few different bike shops as a salesperson and mechanic, managed the cycling department for a large high end sporting goods store, was the 2nd employee for XNG Graphite wheels later known as Lew Composites and later purchased by Reynolds, local mtn bike tour guide for Escape Adventures, all the while trying to chase a pro card in the Norba Downhill racing circuit. I am the father of 4 great young kids starting with 5yr boy girl twins, 3yr old boy, and almost 2 year old boy. I am married to Jamie Egbert who also enjoys cycling and running marathons and competing in Triathlons. Jamie is also currently the president of The Southern Utah Triathlon Club. I am a full time electrician in Las Vegas NV Monday thru Thrusday and live in Southeen Utah with my family on the weekends. I have a full service bike shop in my 1200 sq' garage where all the fun happens.