Swim, Bike, Triumph: TJ's First Triathlon Adventure

From lake-water-panic to finish-line euphoria as TJ conquered his first triathlon! The early morning Bend air crackled with nervous energy as wetsuit-clad competitors waded into the chilly lake. Transitions were chaotic comedy scenes as soggy feet refused to enter bike shoes and helmet straps tangled in crucial moments. But nothing could beat the rush of crossing that finish line, body exhausted but spirit soaring, while family cheers drowned out even the loudest thoughts of 'why did I sign up for this?!'