We are Triathletes!

On Saturday, April 26, 2008, on a sunny and breezy day in St. Petersburg, our dreams were realized as all 13 of the kids who trained for the St. Anthony's Meek N Mighty youth triathlon finished the race!

A cool-looking group of young Atlanta athletes, decked out in the gear provided to them by sponsors Tri-Kids, Inc., swam, biked and ran their way to multi-sport glory and personal fulfillment.

The kids started their triathlon training in the January, learning how to swim at the East Lake YMCA.

In February, they began running at the Southside HS track. And in March, they added
road bikes into the mix, going on training rides around the city.

Working with some very talented and patient coaches from Tri-Kids, Inc. and the Peachtree Tri Club over a four-month period, the kids (and a few brave Kids Club staff and volunteers) were coached and cheered through poolside panic attacks, trackside tummy cramps and on-road stamina tests. With each passing week, the kids gained new skills, and increasing confidence in their abilities.

Our team motto: Dream, Believe, Achieve!

We kept our eyes on the prize, and we attained our goals. Next?
The Brownwood Bike Rally, on June 7. And then...another triathlon!