Monday, August 20, 2012

Sherpa Report: Rocky Mountain Tri

As you read about earlier on the blog, Brandon raced his first triathlon without me at the end of July. However, that didn't mean I wasn't there ... I got to be a tri-sherpa!

Brandon already told the story; I'm just here with the photos.

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At the race site the day prior. Notice the elevation.

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Snake on the turf leading to the water.

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Bowling pin target practice.

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Fisherman.

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Pre-race.

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That small black tent? That's where the swim was.

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From the swim start. The "Run Start" was also the swim finish. Yeah, a two minute walk.

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On the other side of the fence.

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Waiting to get into the water.

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"Stupid rocks."

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Gustave the tri dinosaur. Brandon's right behind him.

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Triathletes on the shoreline.

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And we're off!

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Crawling over the rocks.

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Coming out of the water.

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Off to transition.

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Getting ready to ride.

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Off to go ride.

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Best photo of Brandon EVER.

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Back in trans.

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On an ouchy foot coming down the very looooong trans area.

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Rounding the corner into the finish.

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Crossing the finish line.

1 comment:

  1. i really liked seeing the photos! My fav is the first one of Brandon, looking good :-)

    You have me at the elevation. I've run the south rim of the Grand Canyon, but I think I need to go north to equal that height. Since I'm a flat lander now, I always think it's "funny" to see a sign about don't run if you are short of breath in places like that. I'm short of breath before I even start running, lol! I still have always gotten it done :-)

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