Bailey loves a challenge! She wanted something to work towards this summer, so she decided to do a triathlon. She worked hard all summer to get ready for it. She would swim laps at the pool, with all the old people, a couple times a week. She biked everyday, and tried to run a couple times a week. She competed in the Pocatello Triathlon this past Saturday. All her hard work paid off, and she did an amazing job!
She had to be up at 4:30 am to make it there on time. It was still a little dark outside when we set up her stuff.
The run was 3.1 miles. This was her weakest area, as far as her training went, but it ended up being her strongest leg in the race. She kicked butt!
Finishing the run.
Getting ready to start the bike leg.
It was a 12 mile bike leg. This was the hardest part for her. She got really frustrated, because she lost a lot of ground here. She was on my 17 year old mountain bike. Everyone would go whizzing by her on really fast racing bikes, and not even seem like they were working hard. All the ground she earned in the running, she lost in this section. We didn't want to buy her a nice bike for 1 race, but now we realize that if she is going to do more, she'll have to have one.
It was a 500 yard swim. She did awesome in the pool. She's a really strong swimmer.
Crossing the finish line!
She was happy to be done!
The medals were really cool!
Her finishing time was 1:36:53. She was the youngest athlete to compete. The next youngest was 17 years old. We were VERY proud of her! I can't wait to hear what she decides to try next summer!
2 comments:
what a cutie! good job bailey! you are amazing!!
Way to go Bailey - you are an inspiration!!!
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