Last summer when we were in Iowa, Tim was looking at entering another triathlon. When he decided to register for it, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to join them in Alaska!
Now Tim has competed in Ironman Triathlons, but this this took dedication (and crazy) to another level.
The Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon is a 2.6 mile swim with an average water temperature of 51 degrees, 112 mile bike ride through the mountains, and finishing with 27 miles of trail/mountain running.
Very early Saturday morning, the swimmers made their way through the fog over Resurrection Bay in Seward
Now Tim has competed in Ironman Triathlons, but this this took dedication (and crazy) to another level.
The Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon is a 2.6 mile swim with an average water temperature of 51 degrees, 112 mile bike ride through the mountains, and finishing with 27 miles of trail/mountain running.
Very early Saturday morning, the swimmers made their way through the fog over Resurrection Bay in Seward
Tim made it!
Chris helping Tim out of the water
Trying to get feeling back into his frozen body as we walked to the transition area
Hugs and high fives before heading out on the bike
Lucky to catch a great picture of Tim as we drove past him on the highway
Decorating the support van
About every 10 miles we pulled off the road so Tim could get more fuel (nutrition) and make any adjustments as needed
Sweet Bailey Mae
Camden was super excited to be in Alaska after his 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Pitts, shared her love of this state.
Lori snapping a pic of Tim as he rode by
What AMAZING scenery! We were happy Tim had on a red helmet and a blue jacket. He was easy to spot along the road.
Group shot at the last support site along the bike route
We went to check into our house in Girdwood while Tim finished the bike and began a long 14 mile run into town. 3+ hours later, Cole, Bailey, and Lori were there to give him some much needed encouragement
Lori and Tim on miles 14-20
Camden, Meadow, Bailey, Emma, Sky, and Cole
The peak on the far left is what Chris and Tim are about to go up...
Walking to the beginning of the trek up the mountain
"Can I have a thumbs up, guys?"
This is the perfect reaction of how the Kasparek brothers were feeling at this moment
Tim's nutrition at the end of the bike and during the run had not been what was needed to keep his body going. Getting stuck up on a mountain was not a good idea, so he made the choice to come back down.
Tim was a rock star making it 20.5 miles into the run after everything he had done! We are so proud that we got to be part of this journey.
Tim was a rock star making it 20.5 miles into the run after everything he had done! We are so proud that we got to be part of this journey.
