Family "Tries"

Kaylee Bartlett, age 11, hydrates after completing the bike portion of race as her mom, Kathy, attaches her bib before the start of the last leg of this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Bartlett was 101st overall for first-time competitors and third in her age group at one hour and 16 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Ability not disability

Mary Newcomer, age 67, places her bike on a rack before beginning the run portion of this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Newcomer completed her 14th triathlon in an hour and 46 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

From shadow into light

A runner heads toward the finish with less than 100 yards to go at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. David Shearon finished with the best overall time - 39 minutes 24 seconds. Wendy Ewing had the best time for females with 47 minutes 39 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Transition point

Eric Snyder, age 67, moves toward the run portion after completing the bike ride at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Snyder was 121st overall for alumni and first in his age group finishing at one hour and 12 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Game face

Jonathan Balent, age 13, pedals to the finish of the bike ride at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Speed

Tyler Hall heads toward the finish of the bike ride at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Hall was ninth overall finishing at 44 minutes and 13 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)