Memories of Warmer Days

The gang called it quits on the 50 today.  It was raining.  Again.  It was cold.  Again.  The quote of the day was, "I can do cold and I can do rain, but it's really hard doing both."  Amen, brother.  I don't do either any more.  I think about half stopped around 20 miles and then a few of the crazier ones went on to about 31 miles.  (Guess who was in that crazier group?)

While we're inside trying to stay warm and dry I am still on my quest to finish cropping my 2007 pictures.  I will finish.  I will finish.  I will finish....that power of positive thinking thing is just really not helping.

Any way, one of today's projects is the PCNM Triathlon from 2007.  Enjoy looking at everyone being obviously HOT.  It will be hot here again.

James sprinted out the final steps of the .6 mile run after biking about 3 miles and a 100 yard swim.  This was his 3rd triathlon of the summer of 2007.  He was really into tris that summer.

It showed.  He was 9-years-old and won the 10 and under division in addition to winning his age group.  A pretty big accomplishment.  (This was obviously before my photography class - and I'm too lazy to crop it for you - but if you look closely you can see a huge smile.)  He killed the field on the bike leg.  This was the beginning of love of affair with cycling.  I'm just noticing how skinny his thighs look compared to now....he's gotten so strong.

He had a pretty amazing cheering section.  What amazing friends to get up early enough to show up before 8:00 am on a Saturday morning when neither one of them live very close by.   We really appreciated, BAW and Jane.  Christopher is always good cheerleader for his big brother (well, when he's paying attention) - this day he was awesome.

Warm summertime wishes.