Riya:Hi. Nice to meet you. So would it be okay if I post this on my girls for tribe website? 
Kara Grant:Yeah,OK
Riya:So how was your experience doing the Half Ironman?
Kara Grant:It was fun today. Really nice race day in there. I'd like to push myself and nice to be able to put it all together today. So I was really happy with that I did the race that I could do that I trained for so I'm really pleased with that. I felt strong on the bike and swim was a lot of fun. downriver much faster than normal. And I think I'm pasted just right on the run. No, you have to be a little bit cautious. Found a little bit hard to maintain your pace. Yeah, no, it was good. The first one that I've done in 8 years so I was really happy.
It kind of worked out and you know, it took a took a lot of work to organize and train for it.I have kids at home so Yeah...
Riya:That's so great. I mean, like, what's a valuable lesson that you say that you took from race and training.
Kara Grant:I would say that, you know, there's lots of things that are often heard in your training or in other parts of your life. But, you know, it's usually worth it if you're able to take some time for yourself and to plan the things that you need. And also, you know, it's important to be flexible to like, I wasn't able to exactly follow my training plan, but I didn't want that mentally, you know, I did what I could, and, and I still came and had a great race and I think that's really important, you know, you're always gonna have things that are gonna get in the way of whatever you plan
Riya: Any message would give to young girls who want to compete later on in triathlon?
Kara Grant:I would say that, they don't have to wait. Like, there's lots of great programs for kids to do triathlon. So if they're interested, they should go check out a lot of recreational triathlon. And it's a really, like, degrade all ages for people that are involved, you know, very welcoming and supportive and their clubs. Everywhere, so check it out.
Riya:Yeah, that's a great advice.Thank you so much!