Well, I am a couple of race reports and many training stories and photos behind.
But, for now, I just wanted to post a quick update that I am heading into a VERY big day tomorrow... my first ever Ironman! I am so excited, but of course nervous as well.
I already anticipate moments of wanting to cry because I am so miserable, but also moments of tears out of sheer happiness and being truly overwhelmed with pride... I do tend to get emotional with these things sometimes!
In such a long event, I know anything can happen. So, I am going into the race feeling up for the adventure. While I have expectations, of course, I know that no matter what it will be an amazing experience, and that is what really counts tomorrow, in my first stab at the 140.6. And when it's all said and done, if I'm still standing!, I can call myself an Ironmwoman... amazing!
Off for some much-needed sleep, race report to follow!
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5 km 19:25, Sacramento State Hornet Jamboree 2008
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About Me
- Kara LaPoint
- Truckee, CA, United States
- I am a journalist and athlete working to pursue my passion of weaving elite athletics into my life. Follow along as I write about my dreams, goals, triumphs, failures, and all that comes along with my journey as I attempt to achieve success in triathlon, running and Nordic skiing. I have some lofty goals, but my love for these sports lies at the very core of my being, so motivation is never short.
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Personal Records
Triathlon - Road
Olympic 2:21:50, TBF Racing Tri-For-Real #2, July 2011
Half Ironman 5:21 Big Kahuna Triathlon 2010
Ironman 11:19:21, Vineman 2011
Running
5 km 19:25, Sacramento State Hornet Jamboree 2008
6 km 24:14, Davis, CA Doc Adams Open 2008
8 km 32:45, Shriners Summer Solstice Run 2009
12 km 51:59, ING Bay to Breakers 2008
10 mile 1:09:33, Sactown10 2011
10 mile 1:09:33, Sactown10 2011
13.1 mile 1:32:57, SF Half-Marathon 2007
26.2 mile 3:15:24, California International Marathon 2011
Result Highlights
Triathlon
2011 Vineman 140.6, 9th place woman, 11:19:21
2011 Tri-for-Real Olympic Distance, 4th place woman, 2:21:50
2011 Donner Lake International Triathlon, 4th place woman, 2:42:52
2011 Ford Ironman St. George, 7th place age group, 12:05:32
2010 Big Kahuna Triathlon, 1st place age group, 5:21:10
2010 Vineman 140.6, 1st place age group, 12:08:15
2010 Donner Lake Triathlon, 3rd place woman, 2:45:33
2009 "Medium Kahuna" Half-Ironman (swim cancelled), 3rd age group, 4:48:57
Running
2011 Sactown10 10-miler, 1st place age group, 1:09:33
2011 California International Marathon, 29th place age group, 3:15:24
2010 California International Marathon, 12th place age group, 3:27:37
2010 Lake Natomas Four Bridges Half Marathon, 1st place age group/4th place woman, 1:34:14
2009 Run the River Trail Run, 2nd place woman, 1:33:27
2009 Calif. Wine Country Half Marathon, 6th place woman, 1:33:56
2011 Vineman 140.6, 9th place woman, 11:19:21
2011 Tri-for-Real Olympic Distance, 4th place woman, 2:21:50
2011 Donner Lake International Triathlon, 4th place woman, 2:42:52
2011 Ford Ironman St. George, 7th place age group, 12:05:32
2010 Big Kahuna Triathlon, 1st place age group, 5:21:10
2010 Vineman 140.6, 1st place age group, 12:08:15
2010 Donner Lake Triathlon, 3rd place woman, 2:45:33
2009 TBF Racing Luna Bar Women's Triathlon Festival, 1st overall, 1:46:01
2009 Lake Tahoe Marathon Series Cutthroat Triathlon, 1st overall (men and women), 8:41:562009 "Medium Kahuna" Half-Ironman (swim cancelled), 3rd age group, 4:48:57
Running
2011 Sactown10 10-miler, 1st place age group, 1:09:33
2011 California International Marathon, 29th place age group, 3:15:24
2010 California International Marathon, 12th place age group, 3:27:37
2010 Lake Natomas Four Bridges Half Marathon, 1st place age group/4th place woman, 1:34:14
2009 Run the River Trail Run, 2nd place woman, 1:33:27
2009 Calif. Wine Country Half Marathon, 6th place woman, 1:33:56
2009 Shriner's Summer Solstice Run 8km, 3rd 20-24, 32:45
2009 American Discovery Marathon (my first marathon), 5th woman, 1st 20-24, New Age Group Course Record, 3:29:182008 Mayor's Midnight Sun Half-Marathon 4th woman, 2nd age group, 1:33:02
2008 ING Bay-to-Breakers 12km, 15th place age group, 51:59
2007 SF Half-Marathon 5th woman, 2nd age group, 1:32:572008 ING Bay-to-Breakers 12km, 15th place age group, 51:59
Skiing
2008 Gold Rush 42 km Ski Race 3rd place woman
2009 Great Ski Race 30 km Skate 5th place woman
2009 Boulder Mountain Tour 32 km Skate 12th woman
2010 Paco's Fun Race 10 km Skate Race 1st place woman
2010 Tahoe Rim Tour 26-km Classic Race 2nd place woman
2010 Sierra Skogsloppet 15 km Skate 2nd place woman
2010 Alpenglow 20 km Skate Race 2nd place woman
2007 NCAA Skiing Championships 5km Free, 27th, 15:22
2007 NCAA Skiing Championships 15km Classic, 17th, 51:21
2008 Great Ski Race 30 km Skate 3rd place woman2008 Gold Rush 42 km Ski Race 3rd place woman
2009 Great Ski Race 30 km Skate 5th place woman
2009 Boulder Mountain Tour 32 km Skate 12th woman
2010 Paco's Fun Race 10 km Skate Race 1st place woman
2010 Tahoe Rim Tour 26-km Classic Race 2nd place woman
2010 Sierra Skogsloppet 15 km Skate 2nd place woman
2010 Alpenglow 20 km Skate Race 2nd place woman
Schedule 2011
Tentative 2011 schedule, subject to change:
April 3rd - SacTown10 10 Mile Running Race, Sacramento, CA
April 17th - Reservoir Triathlon (Olympic), Morgan Hill, CA
May 7th - Ford Ironman St. George, St. George, UT
July 10th - TBF Tri-For-Real Olympic Triathlon, Herald, CA
July 17th - Donner Lake International Triathlon, Truckee, CA
July 30th - Vineman 140.6 Triathlon, Guerneville, CA
Aug. 14th - Lake Stevens 70.3 Triathlon, Lake Stevens, WA
OR Aug. 27th - TBF HIT IV Half Iron Triathlon, Herald, CA
Sept. 5th - American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO
OR Sept. 25th - Lake Tahoe Marathon, Lake Tahoe, CA
Oct. 2nd - Rock n Roll Half Marathon, San Jose, CA
Oct. 30th - Four Bridges Half Marathon, Folsom, CA
Dec. 4th - California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA
April 3rd - SacTown10 10 Mile Running Race, Sacramento, CA
April 17th - Reservoir Triathlon (Olympic), Morgan Hill, CA
May 7th - Ford Ironman St. George, St. George, UT
July 10th - TBF Tri-For-Real Olympic Triathlon, Herald, CA
July 17th - Donner Lake International Triathlon, Truckee, CA
July 30th - Vineman 140.6 Triathlon, Guerneville, CA
Aug. 14th - Lake Stevens 70.3 Triathlon, Lake Stevens, WA
OR Aug. 27th - TBF HIT IV Half Iron Triathlon, Herald, CA
Sept. 5th - American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO
OR Sept. 25th - Lake Tahoe Marathon, Lake Tahoe, CA
Oct. 2nd - Rock n Roll Half Marathon, San Jose, CA
Oct. 30th - Four Bridges Half Marathon, Folsom, CA
Dec. 4th - California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA