This is one of the most amazing things we do all year. Actually, we don't do it, the kids do. They run a triathlon to help raise money for kids and their families going through cancer treatments.
It is such a beautiful thing to watch 700 kids do something for others. Something hard! Chloe and Bennett both had to swim 200 yards, bike 6 miles and run 1 mile. It was hard, but oh so worth it! Here's our morning of the triathlon in pictures:
Just getting from where we were able to find parking to the actual event was quite a haul! The event was held at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis on a perfect 70 degree summer morning.
Getting all their gear set-up in the transition zone.
Checking out the water temps. Perfect.
A pre-race family picture.
The procession of 700 kids ages 6-18 walking to the staging area before the race begins.
The first leg is the swimming. They run from here to the transition area and get on their bikes.
This is Chloe's first year in the older kids bracket - much harder! But she can do hard things! At least she found out today that she could.
He looks happy to be starting his 6 miles.
This is Chloe after finishing her 6 miles. Hard. To. Do!
Almost to the finish line.
Rounding the bend to the final home stretch.
Back with their super proud Mommy.
