It started out a little rough with Patrick pulling out halfway on the bike in Ocala. While he was glad he made this choice it compounded the hurdle he would have to climb over in his mind when it came time to complete IMCHOO in the fall. The good news is this was the only set back in the year- Patrick went on to complete IMCHOO which was the ultimate goal. 
During this year we also had great adventures- completing the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon was a highlight to our year, not only because of the race but also because of the family time and exploring in and around San Fransisco. This race was challenging with cold waters, hills, and fog, but it was great fun with an upbeat atmosphere and lots of friendly people. It was out great adventure race of the season. 
This season we also raced as members of the Gavel Girlz and Gavel Guyz Team (#gavelnation). Being a part of this team brought comradery and growth. We found extra training buddies and found ourselves on little adventures with Team Trouble. Having this team created a huge support network as we trained and raced through the season. It was nice to see the black and orange on race day and know you had another friend out there. Our triathlon club, Tri Gulf Coast, was also a huge support system for us this year and an opportunity to give back to our tri community.
Over the course of this year we traveled around Florida, Alabama, California, Louisiana, and Tennessee. This year brought us some of the worse jelly fish encounters.
I completed my first off road triathlon this season (and loved it).
Patrick beat me by seconds in a triathlon this year (only the second time this has happened and again because I had to pee).
We came across the finish line at IMNOLA 70.3 together (and it took me a while to catch Patrick on the bike). We improved our times at IMCHOO, with Patrick's bike being an hour and twenty minutes faster and my overall time being eighteen minutes faster in more difficult conditions.
This season in racing events I completed 15.21 miles swimming, 545 miles biking, and 149.7 miles running; for a grand total of 709.91 miles of racing triathlon this season.
We raced everything from Super Sprints to Full Iron distance. we raced in 15 events this year.
It has be a long, rewarding season and I can't wait to see what 2016 holds.... maybe a few shorter distances!!!!
I am are continuing to raise money for the Navy Seal Foundation. For more information please read this: Supporting the Navy Seal Foundation- Frogman Swim
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