Hy-vee Tri

Josh competed in the Hy-vee Tri yesterday. The weather was doubtful but we headed up anyways. Josh left at 3:30 am and I pulled the kids from their beds at 5:00. On my way to Des Moines with my parents, Mike, Vicki and Ty, Josh called to tell me they changed the distance from an Olympic to a Sprint, because of the weather. Josh was bummed because that would have been his first olympic distance for the year, but was glad the weather was going to hold off to atleast be able to compete.
Josh jumped in the lake at 6:16 but because of parking and shuttling delays we were not able to make it there on time. We were able to see him in transition II and the start of his run. His time was 1:05, 16th in his age group.
We left soon after hoping to get back to the car before the storm came through. We all ate breakfast and watched it pour. Our parents and Ty went home after that and Josh and I and the kids stuck around hoping to watch the pros race later in the afternoon.

Josh running out of transition II.

Lake's reaction when he saw the first female cross the finish line and break the tape; He wanted his Daddy to win. :)
Crossing the finish line. The swim goes off in waves, so the time at the finish line is from when the first swimmer dove in the water, not when Josh got in.

One of the Sterling MultiSport team members, Josh Smith.

We were able to head back down to the race to watch the pros in the afternoon. After getting up at 5, Harper was in need of a nap. If she wasn't so easy going, we wouldn't have been able to pull this off.

Lake was all about watching the pros. He loved it!

Watching and waiting for the pros to head into TI.

Cheering them on.

At the Hy-vee Tri there is grandstand seating to watch the bike and run legs of the race. Very fun to watch, because they lap several times through the grand stand seating. Harper enjoyed the excitement as well!

We had a great day and I am very proud of Josh for yet another accomplishment of his. He puts in alot of time and energy (usually before we are even awake for the day) and we support him 100%. We look forward to a few more races in August and then the Half Ironman in September.