Another Try at a Tri

It's been a few years since Phil has done a Triathlon. Following his knee surgery a few years ago he thought that running would be something in his past. We have both been doing a lot swimming and work out in the gym quite regularly so both of us are in pretty good shape. But when Phil heard about the Guam Triathlon just days before the event and said he was going to do it, I thought he was crazy! Let's face it our working out doesn't come close to "training" for an event like a Tri.

We set the alarm and were out of bed at 4 a.m. and headed down to the event. He was pumped and I was excited for him. After getting all his gear in order, numbers on his arms and bike he was ready to get the show on the road and I had my spot staked out to cheer him on.The swim took place in the ocean, three laps around a set of buoys in the water. He swam great, making really good time. He had just done the Coco's swim a few months ago and knew the direction of the currents so he was able to use them to his advantage!

I knew he'd sail through the 26 mile bike ride! We both enjoy biking and he is out often riding 20 to 30 miles on a weekend. I anxiously waited for him at the turn around to yell how proud I was of him. He cruised through the ride and enjoyed it very much!

Next came the run, I knew he was dreading this part and so was I. The run was also the hardest part of the Tri with many long steep hills. As runners were coming in I heard many of them saying they had to walk it and comment that it was the hardest run on a Tri they had ever done. So I sat, waiting and wondering... Finally I could see him coming over the hill toward the finish line. Yeah!! He did it! (I knew he would but I still think he is crazy!) LOL

Way to go Phil!

There were a few others from the wardroom who did the Tri. Here are some other photo's I got.

Phil Helping Ron into the water.

Chan Cavahn

Keith Barton and Phil