Rev3 5K Glow Run, Rev3 Knoxville, Mother's Day

May 3rd was the Rev3 Glow Run. All the $$ went to the Gross/Brannock families, injured in the Boston explosions. Yay! Team Pilot had a bunch of participants, and the Lady Vols & Vols past and present were also there! It was so much fun to briefly see and catch up with some old friends and join together to support Nicole, Michael, & Erika! They have a Be Strong Stay Strong account set up if you want to still donate to them.

That weekend was the Rev3 Knoxville triathlon. It was disappointing to not race, but it was in my best interest, and confirmed by a doc, PT, coach, and family! ...I listened :)

Pilot Flying J had a tent set up Fri/Sat/Sun, and I happily hung out there for a chunk of the weekend! What fun, great people to be with! In addition to PFJers in the tent, also great people - the Truckers to Triathletes team & Pete Thomas - were there too.  Although it was quite a soggy time, it didn't dampen our spirits under the tent! It reminded me that it doesn't matter where you go or what you do, it's all about who you're with! Definitely.

We were excited to host my pro triathlete friend from Tulsa, Jessica. It was great to have her stay with us! She got 6th place in the race - woot! It was nasty weather - hard rain, cool temps; a job well done!
Just cheering in it wiped me out ;)
Magali's mom was so generous to give me a poncho to put over my raincoat - boy was that a lifesaver! It was fun to chat with her and cheer on Magali.

Sunday, Provision's tent was ready to attract a lot of people, but it was so nasty outside that even standing under the tent was slightly miserable. We had fun for a bit, but the weather made the event short-lived. Next time, it'll be a great set-up!

Mother's Day was yesterday - yay! So much fun to celebrate the mothers in our lives! Wow, I am so thankful for amazing acts of love that I have been shown from my mom, Grama, Stephen's mom, Emily, and so many other family & friends! Thaaank you for your amazing examples to learn from. XOs

Happy Mid-May to yas!
bethany