Tuscany Triple

Sarah Jane completed her first triathlon and from the moment she jumped into the pool she was hooked. While transitioning from the swim to the bike she excitedly asked, "Mom, when can I do this again?  This is so fun."  The entire bike ride and run were filled with similar sentiments; all of which made this mama proud.

The triathlon was held in a neighborhood here in Meridian and was for ages 3-12 and we were joined by her BFF. Sadly, Luke cried the entire drive over because he wanted to swim, bike, and run too.  It's no fun be the little guy.

Initially, Sarah wanted Richard to help her with the swim across the pool, but as her turn drew near, she decided she would be fine in just her life jacket, so that's what we did.  She was amazing.  When they said, "On your marks, get set, GO!", she was in the water and off.  Her swim lessons came in handy, and she performed a mean "superman float" accompanied by" boil the water kicks."

The next day she asked me where her triathlon shirt and shorts were.  We had to wash them that very moment as she needed to wear them all day, "so that everyone will know I am a triathloner!"

I have done some fun races myself and none of them compared to this moment.  I'm on the search for her next one and am keeping my fingers crossed that when she gets older she'll still love it and we can do races together.

Way to go Sarah Jane!  We are very proud of you!!