What an
AMAZING blessing to get to compete at the 2012 Triathlon World Championships in
Auckland, New Zealand! I give it a ‘whoop
whoop!’
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| 'Sola Cafe' and 'Ben' - favorite coffee stops |
The food is
YUM.
The coffee is
excellent.
The people are
‘Sweet As’.
The race was
a good race for me too. The day was the
right temperature, although a bit windy that got stronger as the race went on.
Swim time
24:52. That is not my best this year but
this swim was different. My best time
this year was in a ‘lake’ on a calm day – NZ had wind and waves and a current
and tide. 28th out of the
water.
Bike time
1:10:39. This is a grrrREAT bike time and
we had wind and hills! 5th fastest bike time.
Run time
39:52. Hmm…definitely NOT my best run
time. I was looking for a sub 38min 10K
time. Did I give it all on the
bike? The run was a flat course with a lot
of change of surface to run on, and the wind.
At any rate it was still 4th fastest run time in my age group
(1st girl was at a 35min and change!).
Next Year
World Championships will be held in London, UK.
All the podium spots were taken mainly by Kiwis’, Aussies and Team GB. New Zealand hosted tough competition and I
expect London to do the same. What is
better than 11th? FIRST!
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| Alison, Maori girl, Angela at Opening Ceremonies |
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| Movie Night and Bible Study |
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| Hap-hap-happy to be Chaplains :) |
Thank you to
all those who supported us through Athletes in Action as Alex, Ian and I
volunteered to be chaplains for Team Canada at the World Champs.
Thank you to
all those who generously gave in support of my athletic pursuits to be World
Champion.
Thank you
especially to Wentings Cycle and Mountain Shop in Mission, BC and the amazing
group of cyclists with Phoenix Velo Cycling Team out of Mission/Abbotsford
BC! The bike and wheels were
AWEsome!!!!!
Thank you to
Ma and Pa Jackson for your support in many ways. Thank you to Ma and Pa Farkash for your
sideline support AT THE RACE in New Zealand!
That was amazing :)
Thank you
Vermilion Rotary Club for your generous donation in support of a girl who wants
to do the best she can for her sport and community.
Thank you
Trinity Western University and Mark Bomba for your incredible support and elite
level coaching.
Thank you
Webbs of Vermilion for your support and excitement of a farm-girl turned
triathlete.
Thank you
Joanne Martin and the Keith Martin fund.
How many
people and groups can I name individually who helped? SOOOOOO MANY!
Thank you
Katie Wallbaum for giving out of your student pocket :)
Thank you
Wynand Groen, Bonnie Bauer (the first to give), Farkash Farms, Integra Tire,
The Lupuls, Mike Smart, Charlie and Andy Lee “Powered by Lee”, Carol McLean,
Val and Ross Neufeld, Bruce and Sylvia Friesen, Louise Cartwright, George and
Phyllis Webb, Clearbrook Iron, Scott and Toni Ritchie.
NEXT YEAR:
LONDON UK
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| Our Touring Campervan :) |
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| On Our Hike |
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| At the top of 'The Pinnacles' |
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| "How do I get out? I'm stumped." |
A few race
stats:
Time: 2:21:42
11/63 Women
age 20-24
(1st
Canadian; 3rd in North/South America)
22/686 Women
Overall
(2nd
Canadian overall)
