"I want to do a Triathlon Mom."
How can a parent resist such a sweet and ambitious request?
So, after miles of running, pedaling and several emotional breakdowns Payten finds himself at the starting line. Nervous and Unsure, but Determined...
At the sound of the starting horn he dove right in that big 12 ft deep pool, and swam his best.
50 Meters was quite a long way all at once.
50 Meters was quite a long way all at once.
As a parent of the participant we were only allowed in the "transition area", so after getting all of his biking gear on he was off like a flash with hardly a "see ya mom".
He pedaled the 1 mile route as fast as ever and returned with the same look of intense concentration. Just in time for the 1/2 mile sprint to the finish.
As he crossed the finish line and spotted all of his supporters he ran over and said "I think I'll do the bigger one next year."
He pedaled the 1 mile route as fast as ever and returned with the same look of intense concentration. Just in time for the 1/2 mile sprint to the finish.
As he crossed the finish line and spotted all of his supporters he ran over and said "I think I'll do the bigger one next year."
THAT A BOY, PAYTEN!!Approximately 15 minutes upon returning to the car post-race, the tired Triathlete could only do one thing...
I love you Payten and am astounded every day by your determination and drive and dreams.You inspire me!
