WIW...high/low, 'fluid fit' ( and I tri'ed again!)

You've seen the yellow Philosophy high/low top before, but always with dark bottoms. A Fabber suggested white bottoms, so Saturday that is what I tried.

Sunday (today) I participated in our local triathlon, and secured 3rd place in my age group (50-99!). #1 son placed second in his age group'and 4th overall. One of the participants, a swim training friend of mine volunteered to French braid my hair! Wish I could do this myself.

I wasn't planning on doing any more shopping for summer clothes, but checked out the end of season sales and picked up this 'fluid fit' top. The print really appealed to me, and the way it flows away from the body is so nice for hot weather. (It is 32deg. C here!) This is my second high/ low top.

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12 years ago

suzyq

Active Member

I LOVE that you and your son do this together. It's so nice to be able to connect with our kids with common and healthy interests. Hair and topper are fab too.

Raisin

Veteran

Top looks great with white shorts!

Way to go on your triathlon! You and your son did great. Love the french braid too.

Suz

(website)

Congratulations to you and your son! And you look great in those French braids. They must have helped to keep you cool.

Love that yellow top with the white shorts -- it is perfect!

Fun new top, as well!

kkards

Congrats on the triathlon! Wow, what an awesome achievement.

Love the yellow top with the white bottoms. Such a sunny outfit.

unfrumped

Congratulations! A family celebration is in order!
The high- low grows on you, doesn't it. You can flat wear those sunny yellow colors. YLF.

Anonymous

Great job Carla! You look wonderful in yellow and the yellow and white bottoms do look fab. New top is awesome, you and your son running a triathlon together=priceless. Way to go!

Eliza

Carla- It's hard to know which aspect of your post is more awesome- the shared family fitness fun, those stunning braids or your yellow top with the white bottoms. Thanks for sharing.

And about that age category, it strains credulity a bit.

pil

I want to know how many 99 year olds participated

You and your handsome son are awesome, Carla, how long have you been doing triathlons? The braids are practical and so nice looking on you. Do they even leave that braid kink in your already curly hair?

LOVE that yellow top with the white shorts!

And lastly - are those new specs in #3? I like them!

Jaime

Yellow with white is super! Love your other top also. Mother/son running achievements are amazing!

Carla

Thanks for the supportive comments, everyone!

Eliza, Pil...most big venues which cap their races at 500 participants have age groups in 5 year increments, starting at 19 and under (you usually have to be 18 to compete, though there are special competitions for juniors and 'under 21'). I've seen men in their 70's at it, and occaisionally there is a woman in her 60's. Our venue is small with 150-200 participants, and the age groups go by 10 year increments, starting with 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49' and 50-99!

I've been a runner in one form or other since jr high school. I got into short course triathlon 10 years ago when I found I just wasn't recovering from training (marathons, half marathons) like I did when I was younger. Why be good at one sport when you can be average at three!

I trained year round, but only did our local event. When my son got serious about the sport 3 years ago, I decided if I was going to drive him all over the province to compete, I would participate in races too! I aim for one a month, or 4 over the summer.

Pil, those are my back up specs. I hand off my specs just before the swim, and have a pair sitting in my helmet at the transition spot. I can't do contacts, alas.

Jules

You're inspirational - I want to say, look at that bod (and it's looking good), but never mind, look at what you can DO with it!
Also, cute outfit - I like the yellow and white!

Beth Ann

Love the skulls and butterflies! Your racing style is amazing, as is your commitment to being your best and staying healthy!

The yellow/white is fresh and crisp, and seems to suit you beautifully. Thumbs up to the new top, too!

Congratuations! I can't imagine many 50+, or even under 50's, bring able to do this. You look wonderful in tour outfits and the French braids. Maybe your swim training friend will teach you how to do it.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I love your flowy top and shorts outfits! They are super fab on you. And congratulations to you and your son on the triathlon places! Way to go. I'm so impressed. You crack me up with your "why be good at one sport when you can be average at three?" Ha! Your hair looks fantastic both ways--in braids and all wavy.

Love your summery yellowness in #1 and fab hair.
Well done on your racing achievement! Oh, and great new top in #3 too.

Love the yellow and white together! And congrats on your place!

I really like your new top too.

Karie

Congrats on placing 3rd, and congrats to your son as well! I love the outfit in #1, love the yellow!

nancylee

Love the yellow top with the white bottoms! Fabulous look. And congrats to both you and DS for the race. I'm impressed!

Love the French braid. Maybe you could get lessons from your friend and learn to do it yourself?

Makrame

Congratulations! I was just listening to a running podcast yesterday and they were talking about triathlons - I was thinking about how difficult this sounds, especially in terms of the varied training one needs.

The yellow top looks so good with the white bottoms!

Vix

Hi RunCarla --

Well, NOW your username is clear...you certainly do! Echoing all the comments above about how the outfits suit you and the shared family commitment to staying (highly!) active.

ps I know the braid is ideal for competing. but your curls are looking great otherwise.

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