Finally after months of talking about and training for the Lake Powell Tri, Jer got his Day! After a crazy week with Red Ribbon stuff, Young Women's, and kids we headed down Thursday for the race and my much needed vacation! We stopped off in St George for the night and with some luck all of our friends were able to get work off and come down with us. We went to the St George temple Friday morning then headed for Lake Powell. Jer will probably do another Tri but it definitely will not be the Lake Powell one! While the scenery can not be beat, no one was impressed with the organization or the grab bags. The weather didn't cooperate with us either, it was rainy and cold the entire race... Definitely not my idea of a Lake Powell vacation. Jer finished in 2:42.52 which is not too bad for an "average guy"! The great friends and the feeling of accomplishment made up for the bad weather and poor organization. 
The Crew after the race
Jer and I
Jer & Jer kept passing each other at different points throughout the race, but ended up finishing together.
Look at their competition with a photo finish, I think she won!!
The "freezing" wives club
Jer at the beginning of the run, looks like a drenched rat....poor guy not only had to ride in the pouring rain, but had soaked tennis shoes to put on when he started the run!
What can I say, what a fashion statement! This was Robin's attempt to keep her hair dry. None of us knew why since the rest of our bodies were soaked.
Jer finishing the swim, he said this was definitely the hardest part for him.
Everyone else had a wet suit on, Jer and the big man were the few proud enough to attempt it without one. The water was warmer than the air, but Jer will probably use one in the future due to the fact that they are like wearing floaties.
The boys heading out to set up for the race.
The Crew after the race
Jer and I
Jer & Jer kept passing each other at different points throughout the race, but ended up finishing together.
Look at their competition with a photo finish, I think she won!!
The "freezing" wives club
Jer at the beginning of the run, looks like a drenched rat....poor guy not only had to ride in the pouring rain, but had soaked tennis shoes to put on when he started the run!
What can I say, what a fashion statement! This was Robin's attempt to keep her hair dry. None of us knew why since the rest of our bodies were soaked.
Jer finishing the swim, he said this was definitely the hardest part for him.
Everyone else had a wet suit on, Jer and the big man were the few proud enough to attempt it without one. The water was warmer than the air, but Jer will probably use one in the future due to the fact that they are like wearing floaties. 
The boys heading out to set up for the race.
Congrats! Next year we will do one all together! I miss being there for all the fun of the pumpkin patch and Huntsville. We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks to be a part of it. Love you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jer! That is amazing and something I will probably never do in my life. Proud of him!
ReplyDeleteI hope your week went well last week with all the many things you were trying to do!! Hopefully it has calmed down for you!! Love you!
What a stud! And what a support to wait out in the cold and rain. You two are awesome!
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