Cooper, You are a Triathlete!

Cooper, at the ripe age of 4, became a triathlete this summer. After mastering the art of a 2 wheeler at 3 3/4 (it was actually that very day, April 26th) and practicing his swimming for the last 2 years, he was more than ready to take on the challenge. Ashton Breedlove, 5 1/2, joined in on the fun for his first triathlon, as well.

Nanci and I organized the small event, the first annual Grant Ranch 6 & Under Super Sprint Triathlon, with the help of Jason and Luke as well as Kelly and Tate as spectators. After a lengthy warm-up on the pool (I'm pretty sure they wore themselves out before the event even started), they were off!

Game faces! 

 

And they're off! (I'm not sure the fins were race legal but the judges allowed them).

 

 
Tate aspiring to be a triathlete himself soon!

 

On to T1 and the bike ride! Thanks to Jason for being their escort through the Belvedere neighborhood for the bike leg of the event.

 

 

A successful T1 and they are off!

 

They are neck and neck leaving T1!

 

Strong finishes on the bike for both boys!

 

 

Are we done yet?

 

 

Cooper Smith and Ashton Breedlove: You are Triathletes!!!

 

 

 

As soon as this race was over, they quickly got on-line to search for their next race. Unfortuntely, for them, this event is only held once per year. Mabye in 2014, there will also be a tune up in the Spring. Great job, boys! We are all so proud of you both.