A rainy day for a triathlon

It rained for most of the morning Saturday, making the Heritage EagleMan Triathlona soggy one and getting in and out of the field parking lot a challenge. It was a good day, though, and I heard the weather was perfect for the race itself.

While I ended up being soaked to the bone, I made some nice images. And, as a photographer, that’s really all I can ask for, though I get some hilarious and odd stories from being out on assignment. Trust me.

Here are some of my favorite images from the race itself:

Casey Lee, from Madison, Miss., secures her swim cap Saturday morning before the Heritage EagleMan Triathlon in Lamar County. More than 350 people registered for the event, but only a little more than 250 triathletes actually competed. (Photo by Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)

Audrey Jackson, 7, grabs her father, Brad Jackson's, hand and they cross the finish line together Saturday morning during the Heritage EagleMan Triathlon in Lamar County. More than 350 people registered for the event, but only a little more than 250 triathletes actually competed. (Photo by Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)

Paul Steudlein, from Lacombe, La., runs toward the finish line Saturday morning during the Heritage EagleMan Triathlon in Lamar County. More than 350 people registered for the event, but only a little more than 250 triathletes actually competed. (Photo by Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)

More images can be found at the Hattiesburg American Web site here.