Today I was lucky to watch the Women’s Triathlon. My alarm didn’t go off and the event started at 9am. Fortunately I have a cat who wakes me up early every morning for his breakfast. I was thankful for the wake up call this morning. After rushing around I headed out to Hyde Park. Here are some photos from my experience.
Before the swimming started in The Serpentine, Hyde Park.
The start!
The mad dash to see the cycling.
It was hard to see so some came up with clever ways to watch.
The cycling.
And finally the running. I don’t know how these athletes do this event. By the time they started running I was exhausted. They are amazing.
It was another wonderful experience. I can’t believe the first week is almost over. Here’s to another fun week!
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It’s been brilliant has’t it? I’m gettingthe sofa ready for the heptathlon. Go Jess Ennis!
Ennis was amazing last night. She really dug down for that extra push at the end. She’s got to be exhausted today.
Thanks for sharing these photos – it’s wonderful for us to have a behind the scenes view of the Olympics! I love that you put the photo of the little girl on her father’s shoulders followed by the photo of the woman on her husband’s shoulders; for some reason, that made me laugh 🙂
I loved seeing the woman on her husband’s shoulders. There were some in the crowd who didn’t appreciate it since they were blocking their view, but it was a free event, and people just wanted to have fun. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos.
I can’t imagine why they swim first, wouldn’t it be good to do that last and cool down? how do they get dry???
I’ve wondered that as well, but I’ve never been much of a swimmer so I wouldn’t want to get in at the beginning or end 🙂
Thanks again for sharing your experience of the olympics. If I were there I would be doing the same thing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
I’m so lucky to be here during this time. I’m trying to enjoy as much as possible.
I also watched the event. Maybe I saw you also in the crowd! I could also enjoy the surroundings. Thanks again this is wonderful to see it through your eyes
It’s possible that you saw me, but no matter where I stood I was surrounded by really tall people. I’m surprised any of the photos turned out. I was holding the camera above my head. I really enjoy seeing the competitors, but it’s also a real kick to interact with the crowd. It’s a great atmosphere.
I’m glad you were able to see the triathlon. Makes me wish I’d known of such things when I was younger.
I know what you mean. These types of sports weren’t that big where I was growing up. I would have liked to compete in more events when I was little.
What fun!
It was!
The finish was amazing. I so wanted Erin to win but it wasn’t to be. A bronze isn’t a bad thing.
A bronze is great. I’d be happy just to finish!
Great pics! Love the photo replay. I saw the highlights over here in the states…mad dash to the finish. Really exciting race. Ever since I did that race two months ago, I find myself appreciating these hard-core triathletes eve more.
They were amazing to watch. And congrats to you for competing in one as well. That’s awesome!
We have been glued to the TV since it started. Watching right now in fact! I don’t know how they do it. So impressive 🙂
I may have withdrawal symptoms when it is all over. Good thing football season isn’t too far off and the US Tennis Open.
so good to have the spectators view, not just the tele!
I am enjoying being a spectator, except I usually don’t know what is going on. This race involved the women cycling and running in laps and I lost track of who was in the lead. But it was still a blast!
again, I got to say I envy you 😉
I didn’t see this, I don’t know whx the tv didnt show it. But I saw it 4 xears ago, they are indeed amazing…I couldnt even run more than 1kilo. GReat shot by the way
Recently my knee has felt well enough to go for a slow jog. And I really do mean slow. So watching these women compete is inspirational. I’m sorry it wasn’t on your tv. I hope you’ve been enjoying the basketball!
I have been enjoying the Olympic a lot!
I didn’t have time to watch movie because of that 😉
I have just posted about basketball recently.
Thanks. I popped over to have a read.
Great photos. At least we get to experience the Olympics through you. 🙂
Thanks Myra.
Those people are amazing – they must be so very fit. And once again, how very exciting for you! I think I must move to Rio soon, then I can catch some events at the next Olympics… 🙂
Rio sounds nice. And they’re hosting the World Cup in 2014, so you need to move real soon!
I’ll start packing. 🙂
How cool to actually be there! I’ve been watching it on tv, but I don’t imagine it’s the same.
It is exciting! Thanks Carol.
How cool that you got to see this! I’m exhausted just looking at the photos. 🙂
I understand 🙂
What an event! I don’t know how they do it!
(It’s interesting what some people will do to get a photo!)
I was enjoying all of the people trying to snap the “best” photo. That should be an Olympic sport.
How wonderful to actually witness an Olympic event! Envious again 🙂 Enjoying this series.
Thanks. It’s been wonderful to be here right now.