today i went to a kids tri event in calne, organised by events logic (who run the grown up white horse tri event that is happening tomorrow). a friend of mine's son was really interested in doing a tri because some idiot he knows through his parents does them.
a big bunch of us went, with similar aged kids, younger siblings all in tow, and most of them taking part in the 1 mile fun run (with chip timing and race numbers! awesome!). in this group included my dear vee.
they all finished the race, big smiles and medals proudly worn and showed off. running isn't really vee's forte, but she stuck at it and i was so proud of her. *
the lad doing the tristart race had a tough start - they told him he couldn't do backstroke and he's only swum 15-20 of crawl before. he finished the 50 a little behind the others, but stuck to it through a fiddly transition (t-shirt over wet body is hard work) and got out on the bike (his best discipline). he romped through the bike and while flagging a bit on the run he finished with a big smile.
he promised he'd never do anything that stupid ever again, before quickly going on to talk about what he would change at his next tri.
the bcttt future is there to see - the pleasure all in the taking part. well done to all of them - top kids.
she was dfl. i think i shed a tiny tear of joy! very proud she did it and didn't give up