Photos: “The Best Day In Tri”
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Oct 22, 2012
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
Jessica Heims, a 14-year old below-the-knee amputee and star track and cross country runner, exits the swim with the help of her handlers.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
Jake Frank, a bilateral above-knee amputee, gets ready for the swim in the La Jolla Cove.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
Danielle Burt, who lost her leg in a motorcycle accident, and Andre Szucs, a congenital below-knee amputee, spin on stage at the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
A group of challenged athlete kids take off on the kids' run during the 19th annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
Above-the-knee amputee Kaela Cruz leads a group of younger challenged athletes in the kids' run.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
Two-year old Trevor takes part in his first run event after participating in the CAF Össur Running Clinic on Saturday.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
Karlee Miller, Oshlianna Davis, Shayna Johnson and Breezy Bochenek (from left to right) in the kids' run. While all four girls live in different parts of the country, they all have been through a similar experience—losing their leg to cancer. The girls met for the first time here at the CAF Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge and became friends.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
Melody Bock takes part in the kids' run with the help of Blake Leeper and Katy Sullivan; both recently returned from competing in the London Paralympics.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
A view of the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
A young challenged athlete takes his turn cranking in a hand cycle at the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge
The Tour de Cove check presentation made by Carolyn Ericson of 24 Hour Fitness for $95,837.
Photo: CAF
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) welcomed 5,000 supporters, made up of spectators and participants, to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day-long event, which also included the 24 Hour Fitness Tour de Cove cycling marathon and Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk and Wawanesa Family Fun Zone, a total of well over $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get off the sidelines and into the game.
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