"TRI"ing

Those of you that know Eric might say he is just a little bit competitive

Or a lot!

After over a year off 

he is back training for triathlons!

He loves them and I love that does them.

So we are both happy!

This past weekend he convinced 2 of his buddies to participate in the Lake Padden Tri

the glamorous before photo with Brett and Mike

the seals waiting to begin

he is in there somewhere

 the fan club!

 The race started

Eric was so fast in the water (5 minutes I don't know how far the swim was)
but he was so fast I didn't have time to corral the kids from the start to the finish and still get a good picture
so there he goes..... 

 the fans waiting for the bikers

here he comes

now this is where it gets interesting

after about 30 minutes in knew something went wrong

Eric is a FAST biker

I learned later that he was racing along, zooming by others seemingly standing still when 

Kathunk!!!!

something broke

NOT GOOD

bike repair

back on the road and then 

Repeat

more bike repair

REALLY NOT GOOD

Now bummed out, demoralized as he put it,  he still had his run to do

finishing the run!
the fans await the return of their dad!

 Finished
hand covered in grease and blood from ripping out his chain

So he finished in about an 1hour and 10 minutes (give or take) I don't have the exact time
I think he did great!
He was a little upset 
thinking of what might have been
he was something like 37th
But as his son cheerfully said 
"dad you finished in front of like 200+ people!"
So Eric we love you and are so proud of you!
Congratulations!!!
We think you are awesome!!