This is SUCH a special event and each year, I am so proud of the boys for participating! This past action-packed weekend included this "triathalon" turned "duathalon" due to chilly water temps. We were super bummed to not have the swimming portion, but it was cold the morning of the race, and I can't even imagine how cold that water was!
We were up early Sunday morning to be at the Country Club before the race started. This organization is just outstanding. The whole event is well run and so well orchestrated from start to finish.
These clowns found the photo booth #ofcoursetheydid
Mrs. Lee was there (don't tell Andy she was there because her super adorable nephews were there... he's pretty positive she was there just for him...)
Andy did the mini course (I can't remember how long each course was), so his event was first. He set off on his bike....
And then finished off on his run! He did SO well! He's ready for the short course, I am pretty sure. They announced his name as he crossed. I was proud!
With his medal!
And then the Short Course started! I got a bunch of videos of Cal, but not as many pictures... but I did get that smile when he was all done!!! I think he was flat spent after all that fun!
We were all tired after all of that. And we recovered my car late the night before, so I was anxious to get home in the day light and check it all out. Thankfully there wasn't any damage, but it needed some good attention!
And, keeping it all in perspective.... Cal and Andy raced in memory of Justin. Justin was my student way back when, and while in my class, fought like hell against his battle with cancer. He lost his battle, sadly, but he has stuck in my heart ever since. His parents asked me to speak at his funeral, which was one of the hardest, yet special moments of my teaching career.
So, yeah, my car was stolen by some bad guys.... but seeing this on the back of my HEALTHY boys' shirts put it all in perspective. We are so.damn.lucky!
