Brett's Rexburg Rush Triathlon Experience

Well, today was the big day. Brett swam, biked and ran his first triathlon. I have posted individual photos instead of a slide show so that I can take you through the whole process. He did this because back in April his brother Cameron asked him to do it with him, Brett said he would. I was planning on doing it too but decided I would wait until next year - I really would like to do it and not have to walk the entire "run" section of the race. That is going to take more time to train. This was right when the men started, they were pretty bunched together. Brett is on the far left side of the photo - no cap on, no goggles.
The swimming wasn't Brett's strongest part but he kept up and finished right in the middle of the pack. He swam the side stroke the entire 1/2 mile.
Too bad he can only do the side stroke on his left side or we could have gotten a better shot of his face in the water!

I love this photo. He is running up to the first transition area after getting out of the water. He is pooped here but he doesn't show it. Nice six pack huh?

Here he is after changing, heading out for the 14.2 mile biking section of which half was uphill.

Heading down the road!

Coming into transition two to shed his bike and helmet and run 3.1 miles. We didn't realize a helmet was manditory til the day before so Brett wore Sadie's helmet - it didn't fit very snug so Brett just let it slide to where it felt comfortable, on the side of his head. No time to adjust during the race!

Even with his legs cramping up he had a smile for me and the camera.

Coming over the finish line. The time in the back is for the intermediate level runners who began an hour before the sprint (Brett's group) so Brett finished in 1 hour 47 minutes and 5 seconds. His goal was to finish under 2 hours!

Brett and Cameron after the race.

Everyone squeezing into the sweaty guy! Say "Smelly armpits"!

From left to right - Chase (Cameron's brother in law) Cameron and Brett.

Overall, Brett finished sixth in his age division and really pushed it harder than he intended to. He entered to finish but couldn't stand it when people passed him on the bike section, just too competitive I guess. Overall it was a great morning, very motivational for all of us, in fact the boys are talking of doing one as a team when they get old enough (they only have to be 10 to enter this one). We are very proud of Brett's effort and dedication to fulfill this goal.