Since the majority of our races are at least an hour from home, one of the things we love about the Dam Sprint Triathlon + Duathlon is how close to home it is! This affords us the opportunity to attend packet pick-up the evening before the race. Gavin’s ACL injury placed him in a coaching position this year, and Brody appreciated Gavin’s suggestion that we drive the bike course before heading home. Race day started with a beautiful sunrise, but the temperature was quite chilly. Gavin’s experience from last year’s race enabled him to guide Brody through race set up and preparations. After announcements and a beautiful live singing of the national anthem, Brody placed himself at the duathlon start waiting for his race to begin. Following his first run and T1, Brody appeared strong and confident. Gavin and Mom positioned themselves in different areas of the course for photo opportunities. As Brody matures, he exhibits growing strength, confidence, and speed in his races. This enables him to close each of his races with impressive sprints! Overall, Brody placed sixth out of twenty-nine, but one of our skilled friends says, “First place is first place,” even when you’re the only one in your age category.
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