Thursday, March 28, 2013

It's in their genes. Or how my family took first place in the local sprint triathlon in the team division and second place overall


Two weekends ago, my 11 and 13 year old daughters and my 41 year old husband competed as a team in a local sprint triathlon.


The 13 year old, Boo, swam the 500 meters.  She hopped out of the pool and tagged Razor who then biked the 15 miles.

 
Once he was done biking he tagged my 11 year old, Licious, who ran the 5K (3.2 miles.)  And she nearly caught the overall winner on the run.  Whom I might add is a full on triathlon-er.
 



 

I waited in the cold morning air with every form of technology hanging from my neck or wrists capturing it all on digital film, video or cell phone.  And I was proudly the loudest "whoot-whoot-whooter"  there.

-dana

30 comments:

  1. Lee DMarch 28, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Congrats to your family and you their #1 supporter!

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  2. KarMarch 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I would have been the loudest one there also!!! What a great job the three of them did. I'm doing a little dance in my chair for them. Go Team!!!!

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  3. JennyMarch 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    how awesome for your family!
    congratulations to you all

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  4. JenniferMarch 28, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    That's awesome! I would have been the loudest "whoot-whoot-whooter" as well! What an accomplishment!

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  5. Vicki @ DottyJaneMarch 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Love it:) Congratulations to all!

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  6. Tina CraigMarch 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    That's so great! My son had a big fan club for his first sprint triathlon last fall. He's looking forward to more races this spring/summer before he leaves for boot camp. I love my role as proud and supportive mom, and we can see that you do, too!

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  7. MollyMarch 28, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    You sure got a happy, healthy bunch there! I love that your family plays so hard together.

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  8. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneMarch 28, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    That is so awesome! Go Team Bolyard!!

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  9. Dirt Road QuilterMarch 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Well that is truly whoot worthy! Well done and very cool!

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  10. MeganMarch 28, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    this is so totally awesome!

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  11. Jessica ChristensenMarch 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    That is so awesome. What a great family tradition. :)

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  12. doloresMarch 28, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Ummmm....why didn't you tell me while we were sitting next to each other for 4 days?:)
    That's fantastic...I would have loved to see Lic catching up to the front-runner!!!

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  13. TracyMarch 28, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Extremely impressive! I wish I was a better swimmer. I can get across the pool but not with any speed. Nice work, team!

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  14. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Woot! Go team wonderful.

    Glad they had fun and had you cheering them along.

    I bet it was wonderful to watch.

    Celebrate that team well, too. ;)

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  15. KristaMarch 28, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    That's amazing! Congratulations!

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  16. Pink ZipperMarch 29, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Congratulations! Well done to your girls. I have just started training for my first triathlon in October.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Congratulations! That's awesome.

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  18. JackieMarch 29, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    That's so awesome. I love that your husband and girls do something like this together. What a great way to spend time together and share an interest.

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  19. SimochaMarch 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Awesome!

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  20. PaigeMarch 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Yay for your family, Dana! Awesome!

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  21. BirgitMarch 30, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Happy Easter to you and yours, Dana! May the Easter bunny be good to you! :)

    Hugs,
    your friend from Bavaria,
    Birgit

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  22. AnnieOMarch 31, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Fantastic effort and a true trio of accomplishments! What a great family memory you'll all have!

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  23. JoMarch 31, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Congrats to your family for taking part, and you have the absolute right to be proud. Well done

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  24. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMarch 31, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    and the crowd roars!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. SarahMarch 31, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Wow! Great team work everyone.

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  26. LauraApril 1, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Congratulations!

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  27. yarnivorousApril 3, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    A bit late but go team ORBC!

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  28. Lindsey R. :: LRstitchedApril 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    WOOT! I bet your face hurt from smiling and cheering!! Congrats to them, that's quite an accomplishment!!

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  29. oh, jenny maeApril 4, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    this is so rad! I wish my kids would run or swim! Molly may end up being our only athlete.

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  30. KelliApril 5, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    So great! What an awesome little family you have!

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