Cornman Triathlon 2008

Josh participated in the Cornman triathlon in Gladbrook today. It was a repeat performance as he participated in this event last summer as well. This is a sprint distance triathlon and is well known for being one of the tougher courses in Iowa. There is one hill right after another and some how it always seems to be windy at this race. Despite having a bum foot and not being able to run the week leading up to this race, Josh did very well. He knocked 12 minutes off his time from last year! With that said, he didn't feel good about his performance and just didn't feel that he had any legs underneath him today. I think he's just tough on himself ;)

A huge crowd turned out to cheer Josh on and that made it all the more fun! Josh's parents, my parents, Luke and Meghan and their girls and of course me and the girls were all there cheering him on. I believe he had the loudest cheering section in the place, Makenna definitely leading the way! One of the sweetest moments came when Josh was leaving to go out on the run and Maryn started yelling at him "Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!" But her tone started to change as Daddy was running past her and away from her and all of a sudden she was sobbing and screaming "Daddy" because she wanted to go with him! All the people around us started to chuckle because it was a very sweet moment! To hear her little voice go from pure excitement to "Why is my Daddy leaving me?" in just a matter of seconds was rather sweet. Luckily Daddy's a fast runner so she didn't have to wait very long.

Josh coming in from the swim! AWESOME swim time!!!! Best yet I believe!


Leaving on the bike...


At every triathlon they have loud music booming through the park to get your blood pumping! Makenna and Hannah decided to bust a move right there by the side of the race!


Almost done on the bike


Almost to the finish line! I LOVE this picture! This my true triathlete husband!


The girls giving Daddy hugs when he was done! This is one of my all-time favorites :)


As I mentioned earlier, Maryn was very eager to see her Daddy. She wouldn't leave his side after the race. She even got to get in the lake and swim with him a little!