The First Annual
             Indianapolis Kids Triathlon


On Sunday, June 29, 2008, 133 children from all

over the Indianapolis community and surrounding
states earned a medal at the Indianapolis Kids

Triathlon. The young athletes, ages 7 through

14, came out to the Arthur M. Glick JCC on a

clear, sunny morning to swim, bike and run.

The thrill of the race was only surpassed by the

sense of accomplishment each child experienced

as they crossed the finish line.



All of the athletes wore a timing chip around

their ankle so that their true competitor was the

clock. Parents, friends, JCC members and

triathlon sponsors lined the course to cheer

on the young athletes. Every child was an

inspiration for everyone in attendance.



The JCC and Big Brothers Big Sisters were

partners in sponsoring 10 “littles.” Each big/little
brother pair committed to training for 8 weeks (the kids worked with a trainer and we

gave them full use of the JCC during this time) and to competing in the race. In return,
each child received running shoes, a swim suit, goggles, swim cap, entry fee and with

assistance from Sidney & Lois Eskenazi, the bicycle that they rode in the race.