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Discussion: What about kids
Subject: What about kids By: Day Gina Written on: 2005-02-20 10:55:35 Message: I am just starting and I asked my family if any of them wanted to train for a sprint triathalon in the summer. My 10 y.o. girl my 11.5 y.o. boy want to join me in training. Is there any special consiterations I should consiter?
Subject: RE: What about kids By: Selena Shaw Written on: 2005-02-24 14:16:15 Message: I am just starting my training as well and don't know too much however a triathlon that I am doing this summer is the Timberman which is in Gilford NH. At this weekend event there is a sprint triathlon, a 1/2 ironman, and a Timberkids. Which lets me know kids do participate. The distances they are doing are: 100 yd swim, 3 mile bike, and 1/2 mile swim. The age ranges were 8-10 and 11-13. The age restriction for the sprint triathlon was 15+. So maybe just shorten the distances, keep it fun, and don't push it too hard. Have fun.
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