Austin woman to carry wheelchair-bound brother through CapTex Triathlon

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A couple thousand people will swim, bike, and run their way through downtown Austin on Monday for the annual CapTex Triathlon. But for one sibling duo, it'll mark the fulfillment of a "lifelong dream."

Erin Boeckman and her brother Daniel Russell will participate in the "Sprint Triathlon" at CapTex — the middle level tier out of the three courses: the "Rookie," "Sprint," and "Olympic."

Erin, 38, has competed in nearly 50 races in her life, but this one is most special to her.