Spectathon report: Liberty Triathlon

Last weekend, I gave some love back to the running/triathlon community by being a Spectathlete at the Liberty Triathlon.

Ryan was racing. I don't get up at 4:45am for just anyone. :)



We ran into Steve and Pharmie - Steve was doing the Olympic and Pharmie was doing the Half. Rock stars!

Ryan tested out the waters with a swim warmup. I took pictures.



The race started. I took pictures.



I ran into Steve, Pharmie, and Jen. I took pictures.



Steve peed in the lake. I took pictures.



Ryan came out of the water - SPEEDY! Hit his goal time right on.



Transition. Damn, he looks good in spandex. Better take some pictures.



I headed out to the bike course. I was too afraid to be the obnoxious super-fan for the bikers - I was at the corner where the HIM riders turn for the second loop or the Olympic riders go straight to transition - so I didn't want to distract anyone and make them go off course....

I was expecting Ryan to come by in about 10 minutes...And zoooooooooom. He appeared out of nowhere and zipped right by. He was going FAST.



I also spotted Steve on the bike. Well, technically, Steve's ass. I swear, he just spontaneously appeared.



A few minutes later, Jen flew by.



More pictures. I should really consider a second career in the paparazzi field.

I headed over to the run course. My favorite part. I know how to cheer for runners.

So I cheered for Every Single Runner. Seriously. Every person that ran by me got a shout out.

Oh, and I was holding a sign that said "You Make Spandex Look Good." It was a hit.

Everyone looked great. Steve, Jen, Ryan, and Pharmie all looked rock solid - ready to tackle the run.





Half way through the race, I switched out signs. "Your Feet Hurt Because You're Kicking So Much Ass" is always popular. :)

And before I knew it, Ryan was back, in the home stretch.



I had a fever...and the only cure was...More Pictures.



I know, he has a great ass.

So yes. The spectathlon was a success. Everyone kicked ass - lots of PRs, lots of strong finishes, and even an Age Group award for Jen. I'm so proud of my peeps.