Conquered the Challenge!

So it was a great weekend in New Orleans. Despite rough conditions, super windy and 80 degree heat, Mark and Jenny successfully completed the Ironman 70.3!!! It was the first time this event had been held in New Orleans so no one knew what to expect. The swim proved to be a long one and Jenny came out with a mud beard from a slip. They both looked pretty fresh and ready for the bike. The winds were really tough on the 56 mile trek. Mark's crank on his bike broke twice so he had to push through that challenge literally as well. The run is tough simply because your legs are gone by that point. The two of them did not look the freshest after the bike, but they toughed it out and finished!!! We are so proud of them. The picture is at the finish line in Jackson Square. Jacob, Noah, Mamaw and Pawpaw overcame their own challenges during the weekend event as traveling with a 2 year old and 10 week old is never too relaxing. Jacob was introduced to sherbert which he loved, pin ball, and a Thomas the Train DVD. The DVD was a lifesaver and Jacob was fasinated as he never watches TV. Mommy would not have survived the weekend had it not been for the patient help of Mamaw and Pawpaw. Mark, Jenny and I are all considering doing the 1/2 Ironman in Augusta- stay tuned for a final decision on that.