Kids triathlon.

Elna participated and completed her first kid triathlon.  She did great and loved it!  It was hot, but fun!

I made these posters for her cheerleaders to hold!

Getting her body markings.

Setting up transition area.

All ready to go!

One of the best moments from the day was when Brian and I looked down at Elna, who had decided to put her own sunscreen on.  She had no idea she was completely caked.  So funny!

Cap on and ready to start her swim!

Elna and I to the right of the waver in the middle.  She was in a 6 and under group, so there were just a ton of little kids and adults—a parent had to be with their child triathlete the entire time.  I had worn my swimsuit, so that person was me.  The swim was supposed to be 25 meters, but was less than that I think.  I wish it had been a little longer, actually.  It was so short! 

A pretty grainy picture of Elna waving at Brian.

The kids came out of the water through the same archway that adults usually do, which was kind of fun.  She didn’t wear a timing chip this time, but she will when she’s 10 if she keeps doing these races.  It was a very very low pressure event.

Transition from swim to bike.

And she’s off for her bike ride—a mile.

Finishing her bike portion.

Getting ready to run!  The run was 1/4 mile.

She did it!

With her medal!  So proud of this girl!

Three children, three places—couldn’t resist.  Georgia’s smile!

Hopefully this is the first of many for Elna!  And I hope she inspires our other girls to want to be active and do triathlons too, because a family that tri (or tries) together, stays together!  Ha! We love triathlons!