On August 14, Dale participated in a Triathlon in Park City, UT. Bill and I wanted to be there for support and to share in the excitement of the event. And........so we did.
It was 46 degrees out when we took the shuttle to Jordanelle Dam, where they would start with the swimming competition.
Leisa was by far, Dale's greatest supporter. She was so cute with her excitement as he would complete each event and start with the next one. You just can't help getting caught up in the excitement of a sporting event as you see the athletes compete and know the preparation that took place to be there.
Getting the bike ready before starting the swim competition.
Dale was in the third group of swimmers to swim. He looked as natural as could be in the 72 degree water. Nothing like adrenalin.
Getting started on the biking part. There was a long, uphill climb ahead of him. In the meantime, we took the shuttle back so we could see him finish the biking and start the running part of the triathlon.
Finishing the biking and getting ready for the run. His timing was so good up to this point and we were all so pumped for him.
Starting and.......................
........finishing the running.
Competition medal, proud wife Leisa and tired athlete Dale.
We were all so excited when Dale finished the race. We were all chatter boxes, asking him questions about how he felt, telling him what his times were after each events and just plain proud.
He took second in his age category.
It warms my heart to see the accomplishment of someone who trains and prepares for something.
Bill and I loved watching our children participate in sports when they were in high school and this brought back the feelings we shared for many many years. We wouldn't have wanted to miss this for anything. Bill used his iphone to send videos to our daughters so they got caught up in the event long distance.
Aren't families great?
9 comments:
I love this post Janet!!! I still am so proud of him for doing a triathlon!! So fun and I can't wait until he does another one :)
Leisa
Nice post Mom. It meant everything to have you and Dad there. What a fun day! I am totally planning on doing it again next year.
Dale
Dale! Way to go! Congrats. A guy in our war did that race too.
You need to come up to Lyman and do the triathlon with us next year. It would be a good training run for the Park City one :)
Great post! I'll be right next to Dale next year... or in front of him!! :)
Again, we are so proud of you, Dale! You and Dane need to teach me how to swim so that I can do the next one with you guys...well, at least next year's :)
way to go dale! what a great accomplishment! and 2nd place too! you rock!
Awesome! So sad I couldn't be there to share in the excitement! Way to go, Dale!!!
Families are great and thought biased, ours is one of the best! :) Congrats Dale on a finish well deserved. Maybe I'll be joining you next year!!
Wahoo! Way to go, Dale. I'm tired from thinking about the effort... think I need a nap now. :)
A+++
I can assure you I won't be joining the gang next year but will be proud to cheer all participants on!
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