Elkhart Lake Triathalon and Schnieder Wedding

This past weekend Patrick, Jeff and Dusty competed in the Elkhart Lake Triathalon.

The race was a 0.96 mile swim - 27 mile bike - 6.2 mile run.  

This was Jeff's first race and he did a great job! Ted, Jen and I did our own racing around as well, trying to catch the boys at as many mile markers as possible!

Here are the guys before heading into the swim - all smiles - of course!

Here is Patrick on the bike - he did  an awesome job, even on the old bike (he calls it his weight vest)! 

 He is looking forward to getting his new bike before the next race - will be fun to see how much of a difference the "light bike" makes!

 Here is Jeff at about mile 19 - still going strong and smiling!

Here is a quick shot of the spectators - the weather was hot for us - can only imagine what it was like for the racers! So glad the boys were done before the hottest part of the day.

And here are the finishers! Great job!

Next race for Patrick and Dusty is the half Ironman in Door County this July. And I think it is safe to say that Jeff is hooked --- he tweeted "enjoyed every moment" of the race!

After a short rest at the Rhyan's house and use of their shower (thanks again Mark and Karen!) We got dressed to go celebrate Ashley and Ben's wedding in Sheboygan. Even though we missed the ceremony, we had time to stop for a cocktail or two and enjoy the scenery on the lakefront with Ted and Carol. The temperature change was incredible - cool breeze coming off of Lake Michigan and a little shade perked everyone up --- well that and the cocktails I am guessing!

We decided to take a couple of photos here so we didn't have to worry about the camera at the reception. The Schneider family threw a lovely wedding - the bride and groom and families all looked so happy!