The "Old College Tri"

After having to take time off back in February, for a double umbilical hernia repair, Nate was back in action in his second sprint triathlon last weekend. He did amazingly! I was so proud of him! It's like he didn't miss a beat!

{I made this collage from the professional photos that were taken}
Doesn't he look great?

{And here are the ones I was able to snap.}

After he finished...we're all so proud of him!

{They served up some yummy pancakes to the athletes. I caught a couple pictures of the whole "gang" of friends from church who participated. Nate runs/bikes with several of those guys. It's really great to have buddies to train with!}

Here's what we got to do while Daddy did his triathlon...
I wheeled kids around in the stroller and we made sure we could cheer for him at every "turn." Simon loved clapping too! We forgot our cow bells though, doggone it! Oh well, good thing I have a big mouth!

It was a splendid day. The kids did great, except Julia got a bit cold (see how upset she is in that one picture?). I let her wait in the building and she liked that a whole lot better. We were over there just at the right time to see Daddy cross the finish line. Liliana had a blast dancing to the music (where there is music, there will be a dancing Lili)! She just loves to dance! Simon enjoyed watching everyone and everything! Of course, it's always fun when you have other friends around to hang out with!

Nate beat his goal time by seven minutes! He did it in an hour and thirteen minutes! Way to go Nate!

Since we're on the topic of triathlons...I get to do another tri either at the end of this month or the beginning of next. I guess it just depends on whether I'm going to do another pool swim, or go ahead with the open water. That'd probably be good training for the one we both want to do in October (which is a Gulf swim).

I'm already looking forward to it!

Now, I just need to get my run faster without damaging my knees, feet, or any other muscles, etc. (am I really getting that old?)