One of many
Katie Balent, age 11, was one of the first to enter the water and the race 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.)