Last Saturday The Captain had his first triathlon. It was just for kids. We had heard shortly after we moved in that the neighborhood north of us did them in the summer, and we would have signed up for it, but The Captain couldn't swim. Then we found our that it got cancelled for weather anyway. But our Bishop's wife put one together that year, and we told her we'd be interested this year. We took swimming lessons and went for many runs and bike rides to prepare.
Here's Johnny and Lee, ready to volunteer on the running course.
Joy was not happy that she couldn't participate this year.
Here's what the kids did while they were waiting. And afterwards, there is no slowing down this energy.
Getting their instructions. This wasn't even all the people here. There were about 36 participants and over 100 people total. Quite a crowd.
On the starting line.
And he's off!
Swimming away.
I was most nervous for The Captain's swim. He doesn't love swimming that much, but as he came out of the pool he said, "That was so fun." I knew the rest would be easy.
Transition
Off on his scooter. They went around this block. Older kids went for multiple laps, The Captain just did one.
Finishing his lap.
Running for the finish line
Crossing the tape!
They had finish line tape for every runner, and they all got a medal afterwards (and a yummy breakfast). He was red and sweaty, and he loved it. I think both he and Joy will do it next year.
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