Swim Bike Run

Here are some photos from the girls' first youth triathlon. Everyday my daughters make me proud in so many ways big and small. Today was a big day. They worked so hard and showed amazing support for each other.

Scott volunteered and arrived at 6am to set up the route, attend to parking and finally helping the 7-10 year olds in their transition area.

We arrived at 7:30. Check in and get marked.

Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part.

Team Whitten

Anna coming out of the pool to the transition area. What a trooper...it was chilly!

Coming into the homestretch! The run ended uphill, not easy but Anna pushed through it!

Sweet Success!

Julia (far lane) was pretty nervous about the swim. She stayed focused and had fun with it! I was beaming!

I made it outside just in time to see her take off on the bike. Go Julia!

Digging deep at the finish line! She ended so strong!

All of her hard work paid off. She ended up finishing 3rd (girls) in her age group!

"Is this thing real?"

A huge thank you to all that pulled this event together for our children, The Essex Board of Health, Hilltop Training, Manchester Athletic Club, the volunteers the list goes on and on. What a turn out! Almost 140 budding triathletes participated. Our children are all better people having had the experience.

Guess who has Tri fever now? I think Jane is in for next year!