Zack's 1st tri-athalon

Zack participated in the Ballwin Kidz Tri-athalon on Sunday the 23rd.  He swam 75 yards, biked 2 miles and ran 1 mile.  He ran to the finish line which is truly amazing to me.  His total time was 28 mins., 55 seconds.  We are so proud of him, way to go Zack!

Zack is all smiles after the race with his participation medal.

Zack was in the 9 - 12 year old category.  Here they are lining up at the pool prior to the race start.  They lined the kids up by race number so he had his race number, #444, written on his right hand.

A gaggle of kids waiting to start the race

Zack was number 444 and his age group started with number 386 so he had to wait a little bit.

Zack waiting to start.  They send a child every 10 seconds.

Zack ready to swim 75 yards.

After they get out of the pool, they run to the transition area, dry off, put on their socks, shoes, shirt with the race number, helmet and head out for the bike ride.  It was about 50 degrees this morning so a bit chilly when you just got out of a warm pool!  Of course the temps. didn't keep Andy and George from having a free sno-cone.  I didn't get a picture of their red and blue faces when they were done.

Zack leaving the pool.

Zack running to the transition area to get his bike.

Zack walking his bike out to the start area for the bike ride.

Zack coming in from his 2 mile bike ride.  His red helmet was easy to spot.

Finishing the bike ride.

After the bike ride, back to the transition area to drop your bike and helmet and head out for the run.

Sprinting after a one mile run!  Notice both feet are off the ground.  And his shoes are untied.

Heading to the finish line, running all the way.  You are awesome Zack.

Zack right after the race.  He did it!  He is totally zonked.  Time for some gatorade and a banana.

A few of Zack and George's friends also did the race.  It was fun watching all the kids compete.  They are amazing little guys.  Way to go kids!  A couple of the top girl finishers were from our summer swim team.  I learned a lot about how all this works.  Next year we're planning to enter all three Swayne boys.  There is a 5 - 8 year old category.  They do a 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike and 1/2 mile run.  Get ready George and Andy.