2/3's of a Triathalon!

So, Chad and Robert have been training since probably October for the St. George Triathalon. They have been going swimming at 5:00 in the morning 3 days a week and on the other 3 days they run. I have been pretty impressed with their determination and their consistancy in training. The night before the race we all went over to the lake so that they could practice getting their wet suits on and off and take a little swim to see how the water temperature was. They said is was "FREEZING!" They decided that on race day they would get into the water early enough that they could get used to the water and not struggle so much with the cold. Saturday morning morning it was very cold and windy, they got in the water and very coldly waited for their turn to start the race. The other heats started and they watched from the freezing water as multiple swimmers got pulled out of the water because the wind was so bad and they were struggling. By the time it was time for their race to start the race officials decided that it was not safe enough for the swimmers and decided to cancel the swim part of the race. Chad and Rob were both very disappointed! But at least they were able to run 2/3's of a triathalon.

The kids were so proud of their dad! It was very fun to watch him cross the finish line and cheer him along!

The Brown Fans!

These guys have signed up for 3 more triathalons this summer. They will be doing the Olympic length for those ones which is twice as long as the sprint that they did in St George!