We showed up and picked up her packet and number. She seemed pretty happy.
Then she got all marked up.
Then got distracted by the rocks!! (She is totally Corky's child! Very social and fun, but also loves to putter and do her own thing!)
Finally it was time to get ready for the race and she was already tired of pictures!!
All the rest of the pictures that were taken were taken by two of the awesome young women in my ward. Somehow I manipulated them into waking up at the crack of dawn and take pictures for me since Corky wouldn't be there! I am so appreciative of them because these pictures are priceless. With me having to swim next to Gracey, then helping her with the transitions, there was no way I would have been able to take any good ones.
Anyway, so onto the race. It began in the water. The kids had to wear flotation devices AND have a parent next to them. A little overkill if you ask me, but better to be safe than sorry. I wanted her to do everything she could on her own so I didn't touch her in the water.
After the water, I did help her with her shoes and helmet. She was freezing but didn't want to waste any time putting clothes on! She was off to do the bike loops.
After she did the bicycle portion, she went straight to the run. She took off!!! We could barely keep up to take pictures!! When Corky saw these pictures, all he could say was "good form! That's my little runner!" (side note- did you know Corky ran cross country in college?)
As all the parents there were, I was quite proud. I was so impressed with her memory and ability to follow directions, not to mention the athleticism she showed at such a young age. Before the race started, we walked through the course. Of course there were a lot of volunteers to help guide the racers, but she never once seemed confused or nervous!
And not an entire minute went by before she was jumping in the bounce house!!
If only I had that kind of energy!!
It was such a fun time. Hopefully next year both girls will be able to participate!
14 comments:
I think that is so stinkin cute! How fun for her to participate in that! I bet you guys had a blast!
what a cute girl. I love that there is such a thing as a mini triathlon.
and that little runner in front of her in one of the pics has a serious outfit on! hilarious.
how fun is that, WTG GRACEY :)
That looks like so much fun! Good for her!
That is awesome! I didn't know they did mini-triathlons for little ones. Way to go Gracey! So cute.
thats awesome! i love that she's such a sporty girl... so fun! and you look great by the way... geesh
That is the cutest thing I've ever seen!!
LOVE IT! I wish they did something like that out here--so cute and fun!
Wow, a kids triathalon, what an awesome idea! Yay for a little athlete.
So cute! That Gracey is quite the girl!
That looks so fun. Where was it and how old do they have to be. I think my daughter would love that!
what a fun idea! She looks like she is a natural athlete like her mom! i can't wait to do this stuff with my girls!
This is so adorable! Your little girl looks just like you! How fun :)
That is so awesome! I bet she will love sports/exercise for life now, just like her mama!
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