I always feel busy, but never feel like I am doing anything. Here is a glimpse of our last couple of weeks...busy, but fun.
Eyes are closed, but this is the best we have. This was taken pre-race. You can see some of their gear behind them in the transition area.
This photo was taken after both were recovering after crossing the finish-line, which unfortunately I missed. I was so impresssed with their focus and determination. I'm not sure why I didn't expect the kind of effort they gave. I know I'm the parent, but they inspired me with how hard they worked...lots of hugs and kisses at the finish. Just no pics. 
This is Parker during the run.
On Saturday, September 27th, two of our four children participated in a kid's triathlon. The event was put on by our local YMCA was well organized, about 90 children participated. The day was beautiful, bright...a perfect race day. In this triathlon the children participating swam 100yds. biked 3.1 miles and ran a mile. Abby wanted to try it and Parker decided he wanted to do it too.
This photo was taken after both were recovering after crossing the finish-line, which unfortunately I missed. I was so impresssed with their focus and determination. I'm not sure why I didn't expect the kind of effort they gave. I know I'm the parent, but they inspired me with how hard they worked...lots of hugs and kisses at the finish. Just no pics. This is Parker during the run.When they crossed the finish line, no one really knew how fast or slow he/she was. While the event was chip timed, the results of the race were not given until the post-race awards cermony in the gym. Both Abby and Parker had different goals entering the race: Abby didn't want anyone to pass her and she really wanted to beat the 12 year old twin boys who live in our neighborhood; Parker said he just wanted to finish the race. Well, no one could have been more surprised when they handed out the top three finisher awards for each age group and they called the names of both Abby and Parker for first place! Yeah, I'm bragging...but it's family.
3 comments:
WOW!!! Congrats Parker and Abby! That's really impressive!
Holy Cow! The only goal I have for next week is to finish my race, as well. I'm sure there will be plenty of people passing me. (Like in the thousands) :-)
Bate, you will do great. I'm a poet and I didn't know it...actually, I did. You better blog your race. There are many of us that wish we could be there to cheer you on.
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