Tuesday, March 31, 2009

My First Duathlon

Competing in races has always been very motivating for me. I know that if I put a race on my calendar, tell the world I'm going to do it, and then I PAY for it, I will force myself to train. So I decided to do a duathlon: 3.1 mile run, 18 mile road bike ride, 3.1 mile run.

Honestly...I did not set up the TEXAN behind me!

I have gone from running to riding to running many, many times in my adventure racing career. However, I have never done a true duathlon until now.



Running is definitely NOT my thing. So I "shuffled" my way through the first 3.1 miles and fell behind most of the pack. :)



But when I got on the bike, my body got happy again and I passed a bunch of folks. Some of them twice....hmmm, not sure how that happened.

Cool thing was that I had a fan in the crowd! When I finished the bike, I was transitioning to the run when a Marine said, "Are you Bernice?" I nodded and he said, "I've seen you on TV!" And despite the dread of my upcoming run, I forced a smile and a "nice to meet you" and I shuffled away.


I really had to talk myself through the last 3.1 miles! But I did and I was able to complete the entire race in 2 hours and 8 minutes!



I'm finding out that returning to my pre-pregnancy fitness level is way harder than I imagined. I have to keep reminding myself that I trained very hard for 6 years to be that fit. So I can't expect to be anywhere near that level at only 6 months post-partum. I just have to keep registering for races! :)

Sunday, March 29, 2009

My "Cutie Cupcakes"

For some unknown reason, I started making cupcakes when I was pregnant with Sofia...and I don't even like sweets (not to mention I don't like cooking!) I'm not joking when I say I have never eaten a single cupcake I have made. But I assure you that everyone says they are good. :)



Spaghetti & Meatball cupcakes, Popcorn Cupcakes: Made for our Alaska Experiment Premier Party at a pizza joint.



Shark cupcakes: Made for my boss's son's school party.



Panda Bear cupcakes: Made for my family in Texas when I was visiting them.



Baby cupcakes: Made for Cousin Winsome's baby shower.



Bagels & Lox cupcakes: Made for a BYOB (Bring your own brunch) Party given by my friend Christie.



Rabbit holes made for Easter in Texas.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Sofia's New BFF

Introducing...Shay Riley Kletke!



Shay is Sofia's new baby cousin. She was born on Friday, March 13, 2009. She was 9 lbs 12 oz and 21 inches long. I think we may have the next Misty May & Kerri Walsh in our family!


Brian & Winsome with baby Shay Riley



Sofia checked out her new BFF!


Shay is a whopping 3 pounds heavier than Sofia was when she was born. But now that Sofia is so big, Shay feels so small!


Aaaah, just 6 months ago this was me and Sofia at Hoag Hospital!


I'm really enjoying baking "novelty cupcakes!" These are the special "Baby Shay" cupcakes I made.