Greg, the Triathlete!

Greg did his first ever triathlon last Saturday, June 18th!  My brother, David, has gotten very into running and doing all kinds of races over the last year.  So, he managed to talk Greg into doing the 3 Little Pigs Triathlon in Smithfield with him this year.  Greg has never done anything like this before.  He did a little training beforehand, but had a lot of troubles with the bike he was using (my father's old bike).  The same tire blew twice on separate occasions while he was out riding in preparation for the triathlon!  After taking the bike to a bike shop to get fixed the week before the triathlon, Greg was still very nervous about the big day.  The bike was his main concern, finishing the triathlon at all was his second  : )  He didn't sleep much at all the night before.  But I'm glad to say all of his worrying was for nothing, as he did great!  Greg even beat David's time by 2 minutes, which was a big surprise.  Brayden and I went out in time to catch both David and Greg cross the finish line.  I was proud of them both for doing the triathlon...it's definitely not something I would ever think of doing, especially as hot and humid as it was (even that early in the morning!)  Greg was pretty pleased with himself for doing the triathlon and plans to do it again next year, but right now he has no other races planned, especially NOT the half marathon David is trying to talk him into next!

 Ready to go

 Before the start

 David crossing the finish line

 Greg crossing the finish line

 Greg & David post triathlon

     Greg with his biggest fan (who was happy to have just gotten his face painted too!)