Thursday, April 23

Half Iron at Lake Mead

Here are a few more pictures from The Triathlon the guys did. Will said it was extremely hard and he felt like quitting a few times but managed to keep pushing through the pain and finish before the 8 hour cut off time. He cam in at 7hr 13min. We are very proud of him and Tom for completing such a tremendous task!

Getting ready to swim!

Rachel had fun looking for shells on the beach.

We went to Hoover Dam while waiting for the race to finish. You can see in the background that they are building a new bridge.


Rachel just being cute.

The water is cold!

Coming out of the swim.

Getting started on the bike.

I think this is the one Magi took. Thanks!

Yea! all done!

10 comments :

Magi & Tom said...

Great pictures. I'm glad you guys went too!

Leighann said...

WOW!! I still can't believe how crazy Bippe and Tommy are!! But wow!! I could never do it...Good photography Mel!

PS Are you going to mail my shirt soon? We've already had a few days in the 100's... :( Thanks!

Leighann said...

Forgot to say, Love the hair Mel!!

Melissa said...

oh my gosh, Leighann! your shirt! Sorry, I'll get on that.If I was smart I would have given it to Tom and Magi.oops. Actually I don't think I have your address anyway. Email it to me please.

Magi & Tom said...

Their camera is great! I was complaining to Tom that our camera takes such bad pictures compared to Melissa's and Greg's Heather. Oh well...

Magi & Tom said...

Ok- I just saw that St. George got a full Ironman!!!
I am thinking 2015 for sure!

Scott, Gwen, Mark, Van, David, Heather, Greg, Heather, Leighann, Aaron and Heather (heck even Mom and Dad) - I think 6 years is more than enough time to begin preparing for a neat thing like this! Come on- it would be such a cool thing. Think of it- The Gibbons Family Reunion and Ironman/Funeral... I am just kidding- but come on, think about it. You could start by starting to walk a mile, then slowly build up. Just a thought....

Magi & Tom said...

I just realized that I forgot Melissa! Sorry Mel- I was thinking how Bippy is already in- I know with the running you are doing... of course you are in also.

Leighann said...

SUUUUUURE TOMMY!! Funeral is exactly what it would be!!

Melissa said...

Maybe we should all conveniently be pregnant when it comes time for the Ironman. What do you think ladies?

Ricki said...

Great idea, Melissa - but what can I use for an excuse? Pregnancy is definitely out!