The sport of triathlon has grown tremendously over the last few years. While most participants are adults, a growing number of children are testing their athletic spirit in triathlon Reston is one of the premier triathlon communities in the area with both highly successful Olympic and sprint distance triathlon With the long standing Reston Triathlon of 27 years and the Reston Sprint Triathlon of four years, the missing link is a children’s triathlon. But now, Amy Amigos will make the connection.
The Reston Youth Triathlon, Be AMYazing! inaugural event was held in May 2011 and sold out in under 18 hours. We are excited to announce that registration opens on January 18, 2012 for the event being held on May 21, 2012. The triathlon is sponsored by Amy’s Amigos in conjunction with The Core Foundation. Amy's Amigos is currently a South Lakes High School club, who focuses on raising money for brain cancer research and empowering young adults to live fit and have fun. Amy’s Amigos formed in 2008 in memory of Amy Boyle, a sixth grader who lost her battle with brain cancer. Inspired by Amy’s spirit, athleticism and love of life, Amy’s Amigos has participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life for the past three years and held numerous fund raising activities to raise more than $30,000 since its inception. The proceeds from Reston Youth Triathlon, Be AMYazing! will go to the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation.
Amy’s Amigos was started by a sixth grader several years ago, but has grown to almost 50 members who celebrate their passion for community service, camaraderie, and life itself. They are now ready to make their mark on their nurturing Reston community by giving back in a big way with the Reston Youth Triathlon, Be AMYazing! This unique triathlon will be organized and managed by Amy’s Amigos members working side-by-side with adult volunteers. As a South Lakes High School club, Amy Amigo’s will draw upon the talents of the South Lakes student body to enhance the triathlon experience for the racers, while providing an invaluable learning experience for the students. The students will gain first-hand experience in project management, a variety of real-life skills, and community service.
Living Fit, Loving Life, Having Fun. That’s what the Reston Youth Triathlon is all about, so come on……….. let’s all Be AMYazing!
