KSK Freshmen Run and Sophomore Biathlon

May 19, 2014

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama underclassmen trained for months to prepare themselves for the greatest test of their physical fitness: The Freshmen Run and Sophomore Biathlon.

On May 16 at Ala Moana Beach Park the freshmen completed three laps around the park for a total of 6.2 miles. Those who chose the option of swimming had to swim three lengths of the beach or three kilometers.

Sophomores tackled a biathlon which included an 800-meter swim and a four-mile run, which is two times around the park. Teachers, staff and families cheered on the students as they pushed themselves to achieve a personal best.

The fitness event is a P.E. requirement and students receive a grade for their efforts. More importantly, students raise their fitness level throughout the year and are educated in the choices that they can make to maintain that level of fitness into the future.

KS photographer Michael Young snapped the following photos of the fast-paced events. If your division or campus has pics to share, please send them along with background information and captions to ksonline@ksbe.edu.

Sophomores push themselves to complete the four-mile run of the biathlon.

Teachers Charlene Higa, Jacob Lono and Nicole Akana help check in volunteers and send them to their assignments.

Freshmen stretch and prepare themselves mentally for the upcoming test of their fitness.

P.E. teacher Patti Hanson introduces high school Principal Julian Ako who had words of encouragement.

Freshmen boys were filled with excitement at the starting line.

Freshmen had a choice of running 6.2 miles or swimming three kilometers.

Volunteers pass out cups of water to thirsty runners.

Sophomores charge out of the water after completing an 800-meter swim.

Head of School Earl Kim is in great physical shape and participated in the biathlon.

The sophomores run up the beach to a transition area where they put on their running shoes.

Lunch was served to hungry students at the completion of the Freshmen Run and the Sophomore Biathlon.

Top finishers in the events are, left to right, Payton Bosque and Kui Young in the 3K swim; Kekoa Ulansky and Kailee Balthazar-Chang in the 10K run; and Kaeo Kruse and Hi`ilei Ellis in the Biathlon.

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