Wade looks up to his Daddy and wants to be just like him. So that means wanting to do TRIATHLONS! We found a tri for kids that beginners could enter at age 5. It was a great race to start with. Parents could be right along side the kids the whole time. It was very laid back and relaxed for beginners. And Wade could not have been more excited to join in the fun competition. It also helped that he had good friends doing it too!
Daddy helping set-up transition...
Maggie, Buie, Wade & Mason
Checking out the pool...
And talking up the competition....
Daddy's support means the world to Wade!
Oh, and Bree and I (and Nonna!) helped cheer him on too!
The 5 and Under age group lining up for their 25m/1 lap swim. Please notice the kid in the ring floatie to the right. You see what I mean about this being a very laid back competition. Not mocking the kid, just illustrating a point.
Wade takes his mark, gets set, and....
GOOOOO!
He never looked back! Running to the bike transition...
Daddy helping transition for bike...
Can't mount until you get to those cones...
He did the bike in no time at all!
Happy as can be...
Off on the run....
Heading back in...
Nonna and Bree the cheerleaders...
Coming in the home stretch...
and FINISHED!!! He earned a race medal and wore it with pride.
Buie, Wade, Mason
We were so proud of Wade, his courage, and positive attitude. He truly enjoyed the experience. We quickly left to celebrate with lunch. It was only later that we found out he won FIRST PLACE in his Age Group (remember the yellow floatie kid?). We missed an Awards Ceremony, but luckily had friends there to pick-up his 1st Place medal. He doesn't actual know we missed a ceremony, so please don't tell him. He was just proud to do so well :)
I have a feeling we will be adding more of these to the family calendar next summer...GO WADE!
