Gold Nugget Triathlon

It wasn't long ago that I had no idea what the GNT was...never heard of it, but I am a newby to Alaska.  Once I found out it was only for "women" and it was a sprint distance, I thought for sure I could do it.  I was intimidated to find out how fast the 1500 spots fill up..like within minutes, this year it was filled within approx. 14-16 minutes. I am excited that I was able to get a spot among these women who take-on the challenge of finishing a triathlon.

My reason for this post is because I wanted to highlight what the GNT is about!
"The mission of the Gold Nugget Triathlon is to empower women and girls to improve their lives by bicycling, walking and jogging on trails and swimming in public pools."

I consider myself a fairly fit, athletic and outgoing person who enjoys fitness but certainly no competing olympian or expert fitness professional.  My expectation is to get through it and have FUN!!!  Since I have always wanted to do a triathlon, I plan to make this an annual event for myself and once my girls are old enough, them too!

Whether you consider yourself fit for a triathlon or not, I would encourage you to give it a try sometime.  I guarantee you will do better than you think and you can say you finished a triathlon!
Check out their website at http://www.goldnuggettriathlon.com/

GOOD LUCK to all those participating this Sunday ~ May 20, 2012!