by Morgan Crews, age 10
One week I get 3rd place in Louisiana’s Iron Fish Kids Triathlon. The week after, I do another triathlon.
So, it is Saturday morning and we are ready. I set up transition thinking of the day ahead. I feel nervous, but energized. At least I believed in myself. I believed I could win. I set transition up in an order that would help me go faster. After that, I headed straight to the pool with my dad (Bill Crews) and my brother (Joseph Dylan Crews). The first few age groups started. As age groups passed, I saw a boy who had lost his breath for a while and could not swim well. He eventually started to swim again but I was still nervous that the same thing would happen to me. About 30 minutes passed until the 10 year olds could start. We jumped into the water. I hoped my brother was alright and not hurt. A loud siren interrupted my thoughts. I started to swim. I felt my breath taken out of me as some other girl kicked me in the chest. At least my soul wasn’t taken out of me because that wouldn’t have been good. I climbed the steps and ripped off my goggles and cap. In transition I put on my race belt and helmet. Then I ran to the mount line, got on my bike, and took off. I passed many people on the 2 mile bike. Some boys were frustrated to be beaten by a girl on the bike. I guess they don’t understand girls have a whole lot of power. I put my bike and helmet up in transition and went on to a run around two soccer fields. I passed a few girls on the run.
When I finished, I almost passed a girl but at least I managed a 5th place. All that matters is trying.
Crews Family Motto:
You Don’t Have to Win.
You Just Have to TRI!
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