Sunday, March 29, 2009

Swim, Bike, Run

Randy raced in his first triathlon on Saturday. Oki is the perfect place for events like this but unfortunately most races are scheduled on Sunday which doesn't really work with our being Mormon and all so it was a big deal when he found a race he could do. It also meant there were some amazing athletes who took the whole thing VERY seriously.

Randy, Rick, and Scott=Hard Core Athletes



Randy says I'm the wind beneath his wings and I take that job very seriously. So naturally I braved the rainy weather to cheer Randy on from the sidelines where Marcus could be heard yelling, "Bring on the heat!"
"Go, Dad! Go!"
and "You can do it!"

1000 Meter swim


Relieved that he didn't drown in the wrestling match at sea



30 K bike ride



5k Run around the sugar cane fields finishing 17th of 140
Having a ball at

8 comments:

  1. AngieMarch 29, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Wow! He did awesome! Glad the rain waited awhile so he didn't crash. Next year the girls can do a relay - yay!! :)

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  2. rebeccaMarch 29, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Wayne and I are seriously impressed...way to go, Randy!

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  3. MelanieMarch 29, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Congrats, Randy! Brian is seriously impressed (read: jealous) about those ripped arms of yours. Way to go!

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  4. ellenMarch 29, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Way to go Randy and his cheering squad!!! How do you say impressive in Japanese?!?

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  5. RyanMarch 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Good job Randy! Good training for the next family reunion. Uncle Mark is excited for the 5k race in Soda this year. I was under the impression that I (not Mel) was the wind beneath your wings?! I hereby challenge Mel to a WiBeMyWi death match!

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  6. Ruth AnnMarch 29, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Way to go Randy! I did a mini-tri here in Decatur. It was only 250 yds in a pool, 8 miles on bike, and 2 miles running. I did it just for fun, but some people get reaaly serious even about that

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  7. the mortensen'sMarch 30, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    let's have a "ooohhhh elizabeth" for Randy! nice work!

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  8. Laura JorgensonMarch 31, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Welcome to the world of triathlons. The first of many hours you'll spend for brief glimpses of your husband. No really, it's great. I love it. He did a great job!

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