2nd Tri

Well, after not learning our lesson back in May, Rob and I signed up for a 2nd Tri. Evergreen Lake Triathlon took place in Hudson, Illinois (If that's not a coincidence I don't know what is). It was a tremendously rainy morning, and we wondered if they might cancel it. The rain made it a little soggy for the cheering section, but it was cooling for the "athletes" as long as they took it easy on the corners with their bikes. Overall it was a great day. Does it seem crazy that we put on our wetsuits to stay dry before the swim?

Check out Rob's account of the race at Prairie Pandemonium.

Rob and I warmed up in the lake for the swim and when we got out, the ladies had found us! What great timing after a crazy 4:30 AM wake up. The spots on the camera lens prove what a beautiful day it was for the spectators - but they were tough when the going got tough and stuck it out for us!! Nothing is more motivating than three little kids shouting "doe daddy doe"

Where's Waldo?

Soaked and Exhausted - but ready for the bike!

Taking off on the run after a wet 24.8 miles on the bike.
We had the best cheering section in the whole place! Cutest at least :)

Enjoying the post race cuisine :)

Mom and Dad with the kids and Don 3

All six of us!! The kids were such troopers to put up with our nonsense.
The girls went up with Don to claim his 2nd place age group prize (A cowbell)

The Stickel Six celebrating a successful day at the races.