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The Smiths are Winners cuz they TRI harder!!

Posted by: Tracy  :  in topic: 1st Place Families

Emily (9) and Ben (7) Smith recently TRI-ed their best while participating in the Oregon Kids triathlon in Oregon, WI.  Mom and Dad cheered them on while they swam, biked and ran their hearts out!  This super-fun event is hosted by the Oregon Community Swim Club, and is just for kids ages 5-17.  The great thing about triathlon is it sounds really cool and tough, but is actually made up of shorter distances of activities almost anyone can do.  Plus, kids absolutely LOOOOVE getting their race numbers written in PERMANENT marker on their arm & leg!  Fun stuff!  More and more adult triathlons are now offering a kids distance either before or after the grown-up race.  It’s good, clean fun in an unbelievably positive and supportive environment.  Here is the breakdown:

 

Age Group

Swim

Bike

Run

13 - 17

200 meter

5.5 mile

1.6 mile

11 - 12

100 meter

4.4 mile

1.2 mile

9 - 10

100 meter

4.4 mile

1.2 mile

7 - 8

50 meter

1.0 mile

0.4-mile

5 - 6

50 meter

1.0 mile

0.4-mile

 

 

Log on to www.active.com to find a kids triathlon in your area and the whole family can train together!  Thanks for TRI ing to inspire all of us, Smith family!  Love it!!!  Check out these action shots of Emily and Ben:

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