Splash and Dash Biathlon

We've been away and have not had time to update our blog. We have a lot to write about, but we'll start with the biathlon that A completed yesterday.  Following R's completion of the Tradewind Triathlon, A decided he also wanted a new challenge.

Biathlon is about to begin

The Splash and Dash Biathlon is an annual event held on the K-Bay Marine Corps Base and supports the sailors of HSL-37.  The event starts with a 500-meter swim in Kaneohe Bay and finishes with a scenic 5K race around the base.  Having never before participated in an event with multiple disciplines, nor having done any pre-race training, A did not realize how hard his lungs would be working when he got to the run portion of the race.  Still, A completed the swim in 13 minutes and finished the biathlon in 40 minutes (watch time). 

A is actually swimming

A is exiting on his own.  No rescue was necessary.

A is changing for the run

A is soaked after the race