Musselman Triathlon

This was Brent's second year for the Musselman in Geneval, NY. Located in the Fingerlakes, at the top of Lake Seneca, it's a beautiful location. If you've ever been here, finding a decent place to stay at a decent price is a challenge. We were a little late reserving a room, so we were about 45 minutes away. This presented a challenge since I'm not much of a morning person. It was just far enough away that it made sense for us all to get up and leave the motel by 5:00...that's a.m. As Kera will tell you (and did on her blog http://dailysahm.blogspot.com/), she's wonderful and went to see Brent in the swim while I stayed in the van and slept. She's the only crew member for Team Bart and she managed to snap these pics.

Brent posing in his wetsuit prior to the swim.

Brent's in the green cap to the left - waiting for the start of the swim.

As you can see, it's a beautiful day for the event...at least at this point. Not that I would know because I was sound asleep in the van. Did I mention how much I hate mornings?

Brent coming out of the water.

Kera waited and positioned herself for a great shot of him coming out - until everyone decided to stand in front of her. Why is it the tall people always want to stand in front?

Brent coming out of the transition area following the swim.

Meanwhile, Kera and I thought we had a great set-up. Kicking back in our chairs, our little winebox table, having a little breakfast, and watching a movie. Until the rain started. It didn't take long before we were stuck in the van watching a tear jerker of a movie - P.S. I Love You while it absolutely poured. If you haven't seen the movie, it's at least a 3 kleenex flick where you will laugh and cry through the whole thing.

Meanwhile, back at the race....

Finishing the 1/2 marathon in the pouring rain.

Yes, it was an absolute deluge which started when Brent was about half way through the bike. Doesn't this look like fun?

Kera waiting for Brent to finish.

Brent at the end with his medal.