A Successful Triathlon - even if it was a bit cold and wet!

Today was the third year that Ethan has participated in the Miracle Kid's Triathlon at Lake Ann in Chanhassen. The triathlon is a non-competitive, fund-raising race with the logo "Kids racing for kids who can't". The Miracle Kid's foundation donates money to families with children with cancer so that the family can do something "fun".

The day started a bit chilly, but not too bad. We were hopeful that the cold and the rain would hold off for the race. Here is Ethan waiting for the line up for the parade to start. At this point, we were all still dry and warm, but it wouldn't last long!
After a long, chilly wait (I didn't include those pictures), it was E's turn to hit the water. I love the way he is rushing into the water (green shorts). Soon after I snapped this picture, he stopped short when he realized how cold he was. After a brief pause, he kept going and finished the swim.




Off to the transition to the bikes! Ethan stood in the pose for a long time with his wet towel wrapped around him and the volunteer from Cargill trying to convince him to put his shirt and shoes on.


After a bit of cajoling from the volunteer, E was ready to go and off he went on his bike!

The second transition to the run was MUCH faster. E was smiling and yelling "Hi, Mom!", so I knew he was in good spirits. Off he went on the run through the woods. Here is his racing down the shoot to the finish line and his medal!
Here is a cold, wet, but proud Mr. Ethan after the race. It was the only picture I was allowed to snap because after this pic, all he could say is "I'm cold! I want to go home!"

You might be wondering what Alexander did while E raced. A could have raced this year, but he decided to wait one more year before starting the tradition. Here is by the lake waiting for the race to start.


Alexander's favorite thing to do during the race is to dig in the sand. Kyle stood over him while he started his little hole so that he could keep him semi-dry in the rain. The hole gradually grew into quite a large hole that impressed several of the other brothers waiting nearby!