At the time of this picture she was 5 years old and about to jump into the Gulf of Mexico for her first open water event.
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This wasn't the first heart to heart, eye to eye, conversation we had that morning.
It was however the last time I had to talk her out of the carseat.
On that day Ava learned that you do not have to let your fears stop you.
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She was scared, she admitted that.
She did it anyway.
And this is what happened after the race, haha!!
Guess she left it all out there on the beach.
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Triathlon was a great sport for Ava, her siblings, and dozens of other kids who have been through this program over the past ten years.
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It will be a great sport for your kids or grandkids too.
It would be my honor to coach your young people.
Coach Deb