I woke up at 4:15AM on Saturday morning to get ready for my first duathlon (run, bike, run). It was completely dark outside, yet there were men, women and children (yes, children!) of all ages readying for the start of the race. I found my place in the transition area and set up my bike and my gear and waited for the race to begin. About 5 minutes before race time, my family arrived just in time to see the start. I needed all the support I could get! But, enough about me!
What was truly inspiring were all of the kids who were racing. I’m not sure how old the youngest participant was, but by the looks of it, it seemed like there were kids as young as 7 on the race course. As I was finishing my final run, I saw kids riding their bikes toward the finish line. I so badly wanted to post a photo of the kids starting the race, but I didn’t want to do so without the permission of the parents. (getting permission would be impossible as I have no idea who these kids are!) But, I want them to know what amazing role models they are to kids and adults, alike. Let’s all raise a glass of apricot lemonade (ha ha!) to these incredible kids, their parents, and to all who participated in the race.
