Splash and Dash

About once a month our triathlon club gets together for a splash and dash. We swim and then run for fun. No timing, no prizes, no flair- just for fun. Tonight we had our last one of the season. It was a lot of fun. I splashed, but did not dash.
On our way out there, the sky was looking pretty creepy. Thundery, lightningy and kinda dark. Ruh roh.

I got in and swam for about 20 minutes before it all started. The wind picked up, the sky got dark, and I started wondering if lightning strikes water across the lake if I'll die from electrocution all the way across the lake. Ummm... the answer is yes! Time to get my ass in gear and get finished. Yowzer.


On my way down to the beach I looked down and found a penny. Score! Hubby and I have this thing where we pick up all money we find in nature. Last year we found $34 worth of money while exercising outdoors. Not bad for just finding stray money while working out. Score again!
About 30 minutes after I got out, it mostly blew over and the "event" began. Lots of people and lots of craziness. I was glad I swam before everyone.


I took a couple pictures, then stood on the shore with Britney and yelled (cheered) for the people still "racing."
Good times!

Now it's bedtime. I have a 5:30 am run in the dark with a friend. Woo hoo. Hopefully I don't break too many ankles...