Iron Girl

Aflac sponsored Iron Girl today at Lake Las Vegas in

Henderson, NV. Natalie was one of the athletes that participated.

We had a great time today watching the three legs of the event.

Natalie is standing in front of the second cabana from the left
by the girl who is wearing a pink top.

Natalie is standing in line waiting her turn to
jump into the lake for the 800-meter swim.

In the picture you can see some of the athletes as they swim
their way to and from the finish line near the Loew Hotel.

Natalie is out of the water and sprinting to the transition

area before beginning the 30-kilometer bike ride

which is about 18 miles.

Natalie is waving good-bye as she begins a difficult

bike ride up and down some tough

mountain grades.

This is one of Natalie's friends named Mynda in the hot

pink top. Natalie and Mynda both work in YW. They had a lot

of fun together as they encouraged each other on.

Natalie is on the home stretch here. She's seconds from crossing

the finish line after running a 5K up and down a strenuous

course around the Lake Las Vegas area.

Here's Natalie with her cute family supporting her

all along the way.

Yes, we are Natalie's proud parents!!

Natalie and Mynda, church friends and now Iron Girl friends.

Natalie's badge that she wore throughout the competition.

Natalie borrowed a bike from a friend so she could participate

in Iron Girl. During the ride the chain came off, and she had to put

it back on. Who says girls can't be handy?

All the athletes got signs. This is Natalie's. Some families

wrote on the back of the signs and held them up and cheered and

hollered as their family member or friend ran or cycled by.