Kate's Tri-athalon

Kate is a swimmer, but decided to do a kids tri-athalon. This was the 2nd year for the event in Rome. She did little training for the biking and running, mostly due to her allergies. She has severe allergies in the spring and it's difficult for her to spend time outside. She already has plans to participate in the tri-athalon next year and promises to train before March! The pictures tell the story, but the details are SWIM 100 yards (no problem) BIKE 4.8 miles (it's hot and there is a head wind), RUN 1 mile (problem!). She finished in 41 minutes...but SHE FINISHED and wants to do it again next year. For those who can't remember, Kate is 11.

Kate and her friend Sarah.

Kate is first out of the pool in her heat!

Running to the bike area

Strong on the first biking loop.

This was the "look" on the 2nd loop of the bike route.

Kate did a lot of walking during the run.

On the track, she jogs to the finish.

Exhausted after 41 minutes on a hot May afternoon.

Sarah & Kate with their medals. All finishers got a medal.

The tri-athalon was a fund raiser for the Boys and Girls Club in Rome.

There were over 250 kids that participated (ages 7 - 14) on the Darlington campus.