Tri the Rock

We got up early to take Alyssa to Tri the Rock, a youth triathlon in Castle Rock.  It was Alyssa's second year participating in this event.  In her age division, they swam 100 meters (4 lengths of the pool), biked 8 K and ran 2K.  The event started at 8:00, but the bike racks opened at 6:30.  Our goal was to be there by 7.  Yeah right, we did make it by 7:20.  BUT, Alyssa forgot her swim goggles (last year she forgot her helmet, I'm making a checklist next year!).  Van ran home to get her goggles, but according to Alyssa got the wrong ones.  We knew when Alyssa got out of the water, that is was going to be a long race.  She was already wiped out and still had to ride her bike and run (or walk).  During her "run", Van went to find her and ran alongside her to encourage her to jog and not walk.  I tried to get Aaron to meet her 50 yards before the finish line and run in with her, but he wouldn't.  That would have been a heartwarming moment!  But alas, it was not to be.  Alyssa finished in 50 minutes and 48 seconds: 18 out of 29 in her age division.  She was very disappointed, but Van and I are very proud of her!

Before the race:  well-rested and ready to go!  Getting ready to jump in the pool

Getting ready for her bike ride. 

And she's off for her 8K bike ride!

Waiting for Alyssa to come back from her bike ride. 

Playing Legos to past the time (see previous post about Legos).

  
And here she is!

And she's off on her 2K run!  

Looking tired.

The finish line:  Go Alyssa!

Waiting for the results.  An ice cream cone always helps the time go faster!