Monday, August 10, 2009

Time to Tri! Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathlon

We went to Oceanside on Saturday to watch James compete in his first ever Sprint Triathlon. It was a 500yd swim in open water, 18mile bike, and a three mile run. He of course had so much fun training and getting all the official play wear that goes with competing in a Tri! He, with some guys from our ward, were training for this for three months! I think it paid off in the end! Here is a picture of the transition area. Crowded! 1200 participants! And the ocean starting line in the background where they swam!

Here's James getting back from his 18miler ride, center in black with the white helmet! He was so glad he didn't get a flat!
James dropped off his bike, quickly changed into running shoes, and then off for his last leg. Three mile run! We hiked through hills, brush, and sand to get the girls a close look at him!

James after he finished! I think he'd rather be the one screaming his head off like his daughter, Amerie! The girls did great! It wasn't really much fun for them, as it was really difficult to see the race from a distance....James was pretty beat afterwards! The guy is way too competitive!

After a rest on the floor and some oranges and bananas and supped up Gatorade, we were all ready for a family picture! Good job JJ! We are your #1 Fans!!!!




5 comments:

Mae said...

I can't believe he's going to do another one in a couple months! Those girls are too cute, stretching with him on the floor!

Camilla said...

Way to go speedy!

Marie Burton said...

Hi Evelyn!
It's good to hear from you. What is James doing at the World Championships? Was it 14th and 15th August that he will be here? Dave does work in London but unfortunately we are on holiday at the moment in Wales which is about 5 hours away. We really miss you all and our life in California. We wish we could come back to visit soon but it is just getting so expensive now having to pay full price for Aimee and half price for little Emma. But hopefully one day...
Take care, Marie.

Don said...

Good job James ! Congrats too to the rest of the family for being a great support team !

ww said...

Way to go, JJ! Did Ev make you zip your top down when you finished?

And that picture of the girls stretching with Dad...oh my goodness.