Triathlon STUD Tony

Yesterday, Tony competed in a team triathlon event called 8 Hours of Triathlon in Denver. It's a one of a kind event, and this is his second year doing it. Someday, I hope to either do it with him or at least be there to see him do it, but so far, it's conflicted with volleyball both years. Tony loves doing it, and is thinking he wants to try the solo event next year--a little crazy, but cool!

The way the race works is that your team has to complete as many triathlons as you can (tag-team style) in eight hours. You can divide up the legs any way you want. So Tony did one swim, two runs, and three bikes for his team. He did it with his brother Matt, sister Haley, and a friend of hers. I wish Tony had taken a picture of their whole team, but he did get some other good pictures.

The swim is in open water, and since it IS the end of September, the water pretty cold. Thank heaven for wet suits! (By the way, if I ever do this with him, I will NOT do the swimming. I think I'd have a panic attack out in that open water and drown!)

This is their team camp where they would wait their turn, rest, and refuel.

Here's a handoff. Tony just finished swimming, and has to give the wrist band to Matt, who will swipe it at the beginning and end of his bike ride. This way they can keep track of all the teams.

An added perk of this race is the cool shoes they give to the first however many people that register. These are triathlon shoes and Tony loves them! They are a little bright, but are well-made.

Congrats, Tony!!! You are AMAZING!