Last weekend Cameron did his very first triathlon up in Show Low! He's been training for it for about 3 months now. Our friends Eric and Kami went up with us and Eric did the triathlon, too! It was his third! His first was in Rocky Point, Mexico and we were there to watch. That's where the inspiration came for Cameron to train for one! They really are so inspiring to watch--all types of people participate--it's so neat! This is Cameron and Eric before the "fun" started! They had to swim 12 full laps in the pool (24 down and back), then bike 13 miles and finish with a 3 and a half mile run. Doesn't that sound like a blasty-blast???
Swim: check. Here is Cameron at the transition area, getting all ready for the bike ride. He was very happy to be done with the swim. He knew it would be the toughest part for him, but he felt very confident for the bike and run.
Bike: check. He said he passed a few people on the bike course that had beat him in the pool, so he felt really good about that.
Run: check. The coolest part about triathlons is that it's not necessarily a race--it's all about just finishing. I was so impressed with Cameron on Saturday! A few years ago, neither of us thought he would be running a triathlon! He's trained so hard and set such high goals for himself--it's so neat to see him achieve them. I am still training to do one myself--not sure when the first one will be for me. And at this triathlon they had a group of kids that did their own little triathlon! It was awesome! I sure hope our little Haylee is one of those kids in a few years! I'm hopin' after she watches her parents, she'll wanna do it, too! She's already got the energy!
Here are the boys after it was all over! In the middle is our friend Rick--this was his first triathlon, too. They all did so good! I personally think they just do it so they can wear the sleeveless shirts and tight shorts...:)
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way to go Cameron! Maybe I'll run with you next year!
Go Cameron! That really is awesome that you did that! Congrats on finishing!
cameron did so good! I can't wait till we do our triathlon:) I agree about the shorts and shirts:)!
That is awesome and very inspiring! I need to do a triathalon but I know the swimming would kill me...I'm no Michael Phelps, that's for sure! You and Haylee look really cute in that pic!
That's so amazing and inspiring!! WOO HOO Cameron!! That's so awesome :)
Holy Crap!! That is so awesome! You da man!!
In the last picture is Cam's number conspicuasly (you know I can't spell!) covering something? I thought that was funny, everyone else's is up on thier chest. Super proud of you Cam!! Way to go! I miss talking to you my friend, mabye this weekend. NOt maybe, for sure this weekend.
Way to go!! That is a huge feat, one that I don't even think about achieving. My brother did one a few years ago, but didn't have the right kind of bike so he got worked! I laughed, but felt bad too. I'm pretty sure, though, you forgot to mention that your favorite part of the whole thing was all that SPANDEX. Ow!!
Work it Cameron, work it!
We'll leave the Mexico'in and the triathalon'in to you guys because you do it so well!
yea Cameron! Seriously, such a stud - and inspiration!
That is so cool! I had no idea he was training for that! I'm thinking he'll be in London 2012? (that's the next Olympics)
All I have to say is WOW! Cam, seven years ago I would have been surprised to see you run up the stairs in our historic home in Kirtland. Now look at you. You seriously amaze me man. It's actually very, very inspiring. My other buddy just starting running triathlons and since both of you are doing it, why aren't I. That's it, I'm starting my training now...oh look a twinkie...mmmmmm twinkies...
Cameron has been a bit of an inspiration. I was quite impressed with him at basketball last night.
I am now the reigning fat guy in the quorum. :D
I dont plan on training for a triathlon any time soon... sounds too much like... uh.. exercise.
Way to go Cameron
Dave from the Ward
Way too much ambition for me. Just looking at the pictures makes me tired. Good Job Cameron!!
Yes, Beth, I can't wait to find out either, it's killing me. I look at all the websites, taking the quizes, and it comes out boy 1/2 the time and girl the other half. Not too mention all the comments I get from people at work, or patients and their families. It's hilarious!!
wow! I'm totally amazed! It was so fun to see you guys! Thanks for all the inspiration:)
That's awesome! There's nothing better than setting a way hard goal and accomplishing it! Well, except for the celebration party when it's all over--it usually includes ice-cream, right?!
go cameron!! i did that tri last year and i loved every minute. congrats on finishing... gotta feel good about that.
congrats Cameron! Great acheivement! I have always wanted to do one.....minus the tight little shorts of course!
I meant to comment on this blog a while ago, but that's so awesome that Cameron ran that triathlon! That is my secret goal, but I could never find the time to train for one. So hats off to him. That is quite an accomplishment. :)
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