Austin had been training for a month or so - swimming, biking and running. It was so cute to see him run with Randy. He would run by in his sunglasses and hold up two fingers in a 'peace' sign. I was impressed - he'd run three to four miles with Randy.
We signed him up for the longer distance (at his insistence) - it was a 150 yard swim, 4 mile bike ride and 1 mile run. It was geared for kids 10 and older, so he was the youngest by at least three years.
On the big race day, Austin and Aunt Vic got up early and headed down to the race to set up all his gear. We met them down there (just in the nick of time - we were running to the swimming pool) - Aunt Mary and Uncle Jake came too - and cheered him on. He was the last one into the swimming pool (thankfully - I was afraid he'd be mauled) and the last one out. The last two lengths of the pool he was the only one in there, so the entire crowd was cheering him on. He stopped, stood up, and looked at all the people cheering for him. It was so cute.
He then did the bike portion - I loved that we could go virtually anywhere on the course and see him. He looked so determined.
He then finished up with the 1 mile run. I was hoping the weather would hold out until he finished the race. It was a cold and stormy day and we could see the clouds moving in the entire race. Austin looked TIRED while running, but he finished it! He was exhausted, but when he saw the finish line he sprinted to the end (I think it was because he knew he was getting a medal). Literally two minutes after he finished it started hailing and a complete downpour. We were drenched and cold.
We finished the celebration with a pancake breakfast at IHOP with Aunt Mary, Uncle Jake, Aunt Vic and all of our wet, cold family. There's nothing better than hot chocolate and balloon animals to finish off a triathlon!
Way to go Austin!
7 comments:
Now that's a true athlete! Way to go Austin!!
I can't believe your boy did that! Where was this kid's triathalon? I've never heard of one for kids! that is awesome! Way to go Austin!
Wow!!! Congrats to Austin... Maureen when are you signing up for your next tri??? I know you want to do it again! :)
Wow! I'm impressed. He sounds like a mini-Randy. I always thought Randy had too much energy! He never seemed to get tired. :)
I love the pictures! What a fantastic experience for your entire family! Congrats!
you look great...glad to see you are doing so well!
Lynnley
Maureen!
I can't believe we missed each other! My husband and son were racing at that triatholon also. My husband did the longer distance (like Austin) and Alex did the Kid's race. We have found Several kids races for next season - I'll have to look for you! Leighann
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