I think we've created a monster....but a good monster! If this is going to become a habit...it's not a bad habit to have!!
After Nathan got the taste of the mini triathlon we did over the 4th of July he set a goal to complete a sprint triathlon on his own. He trained all month and signed up for a triathlon held in his hometown benefitting Camp Courageous.
It seemed really well organized and quite a bit larger competition than the one we previously participated in. I think there were over 250 competitors.
The competitors were split into 5 different waves...each wearing different colored swim caps. Here he is getting ready to start...he was most nervous for the swim.
Entering the water....
Swimming....
Getting ready to transition to the bike.....
About half way through....he's the one in the middle....
In the home stretch....
Crossing the finish line....what a great feeling!!
I thought after he finished he was going to puke...but he held it together....and enjoyed pouring some cool water on himself. His first words were.....'that sucked'!! But hey....now you can say you finished a triathlon!!
Catching his breath and discussing the race with his Dad....
It must not have sucked too bad...he's already talking about doing another one in September!
Congrats Nathan!
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