Triathlon Time!

After carbing up at the Y the night before they were ready to race! This was Braden's 3rd triathlon and Cailey's 5th. They were both super excited about it even though we didn't train. Cailey and Braden were in the same age group and had to swim 100, bike 2.5 miles and run 3/4 miles. Braden couldn't wait for his turn then swam and headed to the bikes.

Braden said he felt good on the swim, bike, and run and had a great time! His favorite part was the run which he thought was very easy. He also liked the bike ride. He said the swimming was his hardest but he liked that too. I LOVE that he does it just for fun and doesn't have an ounce of competitive spirit in him:).

First up was the swim where Cailey beat her best time. This was definitely the hardest part for her. She came in 8th place for her age last year and decided on the day OF that she wanted to medal. We were thinking that since she NEVER wanted to train that it probably wouldn't happen but encouraged her to try her best.

Then she went out on her bike and totally ROCKED it!! She did so great, especially since we didn't train! She said that she kept trying to catch whoever was in front of her then pass them. Next up she set out on her run and even with a cramp did a great job. She's hadn't run in a LONG time.

Cailey's name was not called up to the podium and she wasn't one of the top three but the next day when the times were posted she found out that she came in 5th place!! She was SO excited and bummed that she didn't ever want to train, knowing that she probably could have been in the top three. We'll see what she wants to do next year!!

i LOVE this picture because cailey and braden were running with kinsey after they had finished. L.O.V.E. it!! It truly amazes me that they enjoy this because I know that I would have never wanted to race as a kid. I'm sure having seen Brian and I race lit the fire for them:).

SO proud that they all finished!!

our cheerleaders!!