My First Tri 2010

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Derek Bashaw gears up for the 8-mile bike ride during Eglin's 11th annual My First Tri June 19. There were 337 athletes in the event and 181 of them participated for the first time. Each individual completed a 200-meter swim, an 8-mile bike ride and a 2.5 mile run. Everyone received a medal and all results are listed on www.eventtiming.com. (Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

My First Tri 2010

Wendy Ewing, third place in female alumni overall, rides to her victory during Eglin's 11th annual My First Tri June 19. There were 337 athletes in the event and 181 of them participated for the first time. Each individual completed a 200-meter swim, an 8-mile bike ride and a 2.5 mile run. Everyone received a medal and all results are listed on www.eventtiming.com. (Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

An Airman gets suited up in personal protective gear during a pit stop at Station 4 testing Self-Aid Buddy Care during the 96th Air Base Wing Fitness Event June 18. Hosted by the 96th Medical Group, the fitness event touted a medical theme. The 3-mile run was broken up with four stations with regular fitness exercises and also challenge exercises such as litter crawls, Self-Aid Buddy Care, a bedpan fill and a race to don PPE. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

Airmen were tested at Station 3 with modified push-ups during the 96th Air Base Wing Fitness Event June 18. Hosted by the 96th Medical Group, the fitness event touted a medical theme. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

First Lt. Zachary Mason, 96th Comptroller Squadron, helps pull a "patient" to safety with team members (far left) Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing Commander, and (back right) Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Westermeyer, 96th ABW Command Chief, as part of the challenge segment of the wing fitness event June 18.

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

Second Lt. Travares Dozier, 96th Force Support Squadron, performs push-ups at Station 1 during the 96th Air Base Wing Fitness Event June 18. Hosted by the 96th Medical Group, the fitness event touted a medical theme. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Memorial Run

A participant cools off after the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run which is held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This is the 25th anniversary of the event. More than 1,000 people participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Memorial Run

A wheelchair particpant and the lead pack of runners make a mad dash down Eglin Blvd. during the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Relief

Capt. Ben Payne, 319th Special Operations Squadron pilot, was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 22 minutes and 14 seconds at the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. After the race, Captain Payne unwinds by taking off his sneakers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Wave of support

Supporters wave flags and cheer on runners as they approach the finish line during the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run/walk held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Flag bearer

A volunteer hands out American flags to the runners upon completion of the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run/walk held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

End in sight

Capt. Ben Payne, 319th Special Operations Squadron pilot, was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 22 minutes and 14 seconds at the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)