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Keller Kids Tri - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Keller, Texas
United States
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Total Time = 00m
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Pre-race routine:

This is actually my 4 year olds race report as if I was him. I asked him about a month ago if he wanted to do this since he would make the age limit by about 2 weeks. He can't swim by himself or ride a bike without training wheels but this race allow lifejackets/parents in water for swim and training wheels/parents help on bike so I figure what the heck. The worst is he can't finish.
Event warmup:

Race day was 7:30am and cold, probably 50 deg. All I could really think about was how to keep him warm after the swim.

He talked to a few kids before the race and stretched.
Swim
  • 00m
  • 27 yards
  • / 100 yards
Comments:

Immediately after he go in he called for me to get in water. I jumped in and he grabbed on. I told he he would have to swim himself but I would stay with him. He started to paddle and splashed me so I kepte telling him to stop which made him swim harder to splash me more. Jumped out of water.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Wrapped him up in a towel and carried him to his bike. With the help of mom we got off his trunks and put on fresh clothing.
What would you do differently?:

Not be so cold outside
Bike
  • 00m
  • 1 miles
  • 0.00 mile/hr
Comments:

This is what worried me the most since my son has not really ridden his bike at all. He started out really well. A few older kids passed him which he did not like and he started to pedel faster. I asked him what he was doing and his comment was "I have to catch that kid" He quickly realized he would not catch him and slowed down. About a 1/4 mile in he said his hands were cold and my only thought was to give him my socks to wear. So off with the socks. He took off and mentioned my socks had holds in them (moisture wicking socks so they are suppose to have holes). As we near transition I see mom cheering, as we run to transition I ask her if she took any pictures and she said she forgot because she was so excited.
What would you do differently?:

Not be so cold.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Took a picture by the bike atleast. and took off helmet.
Run
  • 00m
  • 0.33 miles
  •  min/mile
Comments:

Run went pretty good. He got tired and how to "power walk" some. Got to the half way point and got water. He thought it was more cool to sip and spit than drink. As he neared the finish line the announcer yelled his name and he almost fell as his spun around to see who was calling him. Finished strong. Mom and me are both proud of him.
What would you do differently?:

Not be so cold out.
Post race
Warm down:

Got warm, loaded car and left.

Event comments:

Fun race for the kids. Hopefully next year is warmer and I can help less.




Last updated: 2007-10-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:00:00 | 27 yards | / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:00:00 | 01 miles | 0.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: 1 mile out and back.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:00:00 | 00.33 miles |  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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