Yesterday, SMILE #UWokeUp competed in its first triathlon with the goal being to raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries in our communities. While letting others know that anything is possible when we believe in ourselves.
SMILE #UWokeUp took on a #SprintTriathlon in Fruita Colorado over the weekend called Desert’s Edge. We participated in the sprint-tri, which basically is a half mile swim, 13mile bike ride, and three mile run. We completed Desert’s Edge in 2:01. The only goal was to finish the race and that we did with flying colors. It was a killer race and amazing opportunity. Friends, we are so blessed to wake up, take advantage! What are you going to treat yourself with today?
The world is your playground, you can create anything you see fit, get started!! SMILE #UWokeUp
Below are a few photos from the race. A BIG thank you to About Sports in Fort Collins. They created and donated the race jersey. SMILE #UWokeUp is forever thankful!!
Congrats Molly on your first tri! You are inspiring, fearless and not afraid to go for it.
This is Susan, we always see each other at RU events and we chatted at Fruita about your non-profit and events coming up.
I have a friend who is doing a triathlon project for her masters and I told her about you. Will you be at Littlefoot Triathlon this weekend? Her project is to educate people that triathlons are achievable and to encourage interest in it. Her name is Susannah Simmons, so hopefully you’ll be able to connect.
Hi Susan,
I apologize that I am just not getting back to you. What a crazy week it has been and I totally forgot, until now when I came across your name in my notes. Thank you so much for your kind words! Desert’s Edge was a game changer and created more drive in me for SMILE #UWokeUp mission.
I was planning on being at Littlefoot Triathlon today, but I have come down with a cold from hades and was miserable this morning and still am. If you were there, I bet it was amazing. The RU team provide nothing but the est for our athletes, in my opinion. 🙂
How exciting for Susannah! Please pass along my contact information or send me hers, I cannot wait to connect. My personal phone number is (309) 644-0068 and the best email to use is either smileuwokeup@gmail.com or unsinkablemollycain@gmail.com. I cannot wait to hear more about her mission. Let me know if you want to meet for coffee sometime!!
SMILE #UWokeUp,
Molly Cain