Emmett's Most Excellent Triathlon

8.8.09
Justin has been training for two Triathlons since the beginning of the year. He has been waking up early and biking 13 miles to work or running, and as the boys got ready for bed, he would work out at the gym or swim. Sometimes he would run or ride at work; basically, he trained constantly. He would try to train while we all slept, but we still missed our Dad.

Well, one of the two Triathlon has come and gone and Justin did great! So great, I think he might have been bit by the "Triathlon bug." Do you hear a smile in my voice?

I wouldn't be able to witness the Triathlon in Rexburg Justin is racing in, so he decided to race in one close to home. So, bright and early (before 7am) the whole family packed into the car and drove to Emmett, Idaho where Justin competed in his first 1/2 Triathlon.
Sleepy boys up for the morning and ready to see Dad race!


The morning was drizzly, but it soon turned warm and sunny.

A little nervous prior to the race. I don't think he would admit it, but you can see it in his eyes!






See the rain drops on his bike seat?

Justin did amazingly well, ESPECIALLY for his first race. The boys and I waited at the finish line, which was actually the bike to run exchange post. I was shocked to see Justin rounding the corner on his bike, being one of first dozen to complete the bike portion. I got a little teary eyed, being so proud of him and all that he accomplished. I was standing next to the winner of the Triathlons mother, and she commented on how well Justin was doing for his first race. As he was changing out of his riding gear and into his running gear Trey and I cheered him on. Trey also yelled, "Don't forget to take off your helmet!!!" Justin waved and kind of laughed as he took off his helmet. (the racer before him took off running WITH his helmet on. We were afraid Justin may do that!)

Look at all of those bags left. Hardly any bikes hanging, meaning, Justin was one of the first bikers to finish!

As we waited for the runners to cross the finish line, many emotions ran through my body. Is he doing okay? Is he tired? Is he going to faint or pass out when he reaches the finish line? (I saw a man as green as broccoli cross the finish line which made me very nervous.) He finished without any problem and said he was feeling great!
You really can't see Justin, but he is running near the street sign in a blue shirt. He's off!!!
Trey waiting anxiously for Justin to cross that finish line!


Relief written all across that handsome face.
We are so proud of you Justin! What an accomplishment.