Immediately after he go in he called for me to get in water. I jumped in and he grabbed on. I told he he would have to swim himself but I would stay with him. He started to paddle and splashed me so I kepte telling him to stop which made him swim harder to splash me more. Jumped out of water.

Wrapped him up in a towel and carried him to his bike. With the help of mom we got off his trunks and put on fresh clothing.

Not be so cold outside

This is what worried me the most since my son has not really ridden his bike at all. He started out really well. A few older kids passed him which he did not like and he started to pedel faster. I asked him what he was doing and his comment was "I have to catch that kid" He quickly realized he would not catch him and slowed down. About a 1/4 mile in he said his hands were cold and my only thought was to give him my socks to wear. So off with the socks. He took off and mentioned my socks had holds in them (moisture wicking socks so they are suppose to have holes). As we near transition I see mom cheering, as we run to transition I ask her if she took any pictures and she said she forgot because she was so excited.

Not be so cold.

Took a picture by the bike atleast. and took off helmet.

Run went pretty good. He got tired and how to "power walk" some. Got to the half way point and got water. He thought it was more cool to sip and spit than drink. As he neared the finish line the announcer yelled his name and he almost fell as his spun around to see who was calling him. Finished strong. Mom and me are both proud of him.

Not be so cold out.

Got warm, loaded car and left.


Fun race for the kids. Hopefully next year is warmer and I can help less.