Shark Attack!

Swim, Bike, Run!!! The Desert Sharks Shark Attack Triathlon was this weekend at Crystal Hot Springs. Devin participated in the kids' tri for the second time. You have be 7 to compete. Devin improved his time by 2 minutes and came in 8th place. He was a little disappointed by his place, but we tried to explain that there were more kids participating this year, and that the only thing that matters is that he beat his time from last year. He seemed to have a good time, and the boys loved camping over night and swimming. We left Noah at home with Grandma Keime, which made the trip A LOT more enjoyable....babies and tents don't mix!! In fact, 30 somethings and tents don't mix!! Mark and I swear we won't go camping again until we have better equipment-i.e. a pimped out trailer...Kidding...we would settle for a couple of air mattresses!!! Anyway, a fun time was had by all, and we would encourage any and all to participate next year! It is usually the end of May or the beginning of June and only costs about $25. The kids get a packet with a t-shirt, various ads, and coupons, and other SWAG, just like the adults! They also get a timing chip put on their ankle. BIG TIME!

Devin improved the most in the swim. this year. In todays race he started out a little fast and got tired about half way. Mark had to jump a barbed wire fence because we thought for sure he was going under...but, once he heard Mark's encouragement on the side of the pool, he relaxed and kept going. It was crazy because this year they didn't let any spectators near the pool. Everyone had to stand outside the fences. They didn't have life guards or anything, just a couple race volunteers. Mark wasn't the only parent who had to come to the rescue of their flailing child. All in all it was a great time!