Big day today. Christopher wanted to do another triathlon so we packed up and drove to Peachtree City last night to drive/walk the course of the Peachtree City Youth Triathlon and then on to Newnan to spend the night closer to the event so we wouldn't have to get up so early.
It was still plenty early and I wonder if he had second thoughts for just a few minutes. This event is incredibly well-run so it starts on time and is very organized. Thank goodness.
Christopher was in heat 17. To show how efficient they are, he was in the pool by 8:40. That's 160 10 and unders swimming 50 yards before him. Impressive.
He was fairly quick out of the pool and he walked with purpose to the transition area. There were confusing instructions since the main announcer told them they could run once they got off the pool deck, but the guy in charge of the transition area told them they couldn't. So, of course, some got away with running and most didn't. Sports are so great for opportunities to talk about life generally.
From swimming to the bike. He had a pretty good transition, but we did pick up a few tips for next time.
It was a nice scenic route, but by that point he was pretty tired. I was so proud of him because I could tell he was hurting but he really gutted it out.
He did it. 50 yard swim, 3 mile run and .6 mile run. I was so incredibly proud him (I know, I said that already). He was a little disappointed with his place, but 10th out of 42 was pretty good I thought, especially when he hasn't done one in two years.
Whew....something to drink.
His trademark finish. And, oh...by the way, when he realized he beat James's time on this same course when he was this age, he felt a lot better :)
Good job. It amazed me how much he and James favor in the bike photos.
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