Turtles on Roller Skates, "Slow but Fast"

A brief bus ride is a goofy start to another successful track and field day at the YMCA.

Tobias shares his signature monkey face.

Amber and Jaden are two peas in a big yellow pod.

How can Emma and Atticus block out the noise?

And who brought the fake cash? These guys.

Penny's suggestion for a team name wins the vote, and the Turtles on Roller Skates (Slow but Fast) earn the most points of all the 2nd and 3rd grade classes in 2013.

Briana's up to something...

With a favorable wind, the javelins travel even farther.

Sasha wins 1st place (and runs an extra lap because she doesn't realize the race is over).

Jack's determined.

Regardless of difficulty, Emma smiles throughout each event, and makes a point to say hello to friends and family each time she runs past.

Amber's technique is all about precision.

Caylon's launch is explosive.

Sasha realizes she didn't need that extra lap.

Tobias checks the schedule for the next event.

Cherokee and Briana soar.

Jaden's goes the distance.

Lena attempts to knock out the man in the moon.

Penny and Sasha are in awe of Cherokee's throw.

Watch out!

Here comes Atticus...

who warms up with a sumo squat.

DJ floats too!

Look closely. The tongue position is key.

Aidan's stride is intense.

Jack keeps his neck company with a pair of penguins?

A handful of kids befriend a few spiders between events.

Lena later admits to throwing up a few times during this run. Hardcore.

See... Emma's still smiling and waving!

Holland and Jack run head-to-head during the homestretch...

becoming strangely synchronized (even their mouths) along the way.

Go Seonni!

The relay is the last event of a long day.

Mack counts blades of grass to pass the time. 645… 646… 647...

And the medal goes to...

The awards ceremony is bittersweet. Track and field day is reserved for 2nd and 3rd graders, so after many medals, the Turtles mosey along (slow but fast) to 4th grade. Click here to see photos from last year's events.