2013 East Coast Triathlon Festival

The first of three special qualifiers for the USA Triathlon Youth Elite and Junior Elite National Championships in West Chester, Ohio, the inaugural East Coast Triathlon Festival in Richmond, Virginia this past weekend drew the best Youth Elite and Junior Elite triathletes from along the East coast and as far away as San Diego.

The Youth Elite race marked Anna's first draft-legal triathlon while the non-drafting Youth race challenged Benjamin with longer swim, bike and run courses. No strangers to multisport, siblings Audrey and Ansel raced for the first time in MINI COW TRI CLUB team colors, with Ansel racing his way to a second place finish in the Boys 7–8 age group.

A couple of shout outs. First, cowgratulations to former MINI COW TRI CLUB triathlete Grace Obando on her fourth place finish in the Female Youth Elite race, securing her spot to the National Championship. Also, cowgratulations to friend of the club and 2011 Maryland Youth Triathlon Series spokesathlete Hunter Lussi on earning his USAT Elite Triathlon License with his second place finish in the U25 Elite Development Race.

We've got a barnful of images in our 2013 East Coast Triathlon Festival gallery, so hoof it on over there to see the rest. Next stop for the herd is the Frederick Kids Triathlon May 25.

Anna's bike waits for her in T1, shoes clipped in.

The Female Youth Elite field waits to be called down to the start.

The start of the Female Youth Elite race and 375m swim.

Anna negotiates one of several high speed turns on the Female Youth Elite 10km bike course.

Anna reaches the 1.5km mark of the Female Youth Elite 2.5km run.

Benjamin starts his second of two 5km laps of the Youth bike course.

Benjamin races out of T2 to start the Youth 2.5km run.

Ansel surveys the swim course. The water temperature was 65 degrees.

Audrey starts her 5km bike.

Ansel runs his way to a second place finish in the Boys 7–8 age group.

There's a barnful of images in our 2013 East Coast Triathlon Festival gallery, so hoof it on over there to see the rest. 

Nottingham Kids Triathlon selected to host Regional Championship

The Nottingham Kids Triathlon has been selected to host the USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Youth Regional Championship for 2013 and 2014!

Announced this morning, the selection by the USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Region Championship Committee recognizes our success and commitment to attracting top youth triathletes in the Region by raising the level of competition and fairness while introducing youth to the sport by creating a fun and inviting atmosphere. And we couldn't be more excited!

Now in its sixth year, the Nottingham Kids Triathlon encourages healthy lifestyle choices through multisport with an emphasis on fun. Open to all knights and maidens ages 7 to 15, the Nottingham Kids Triathlon will challenge triathletes with graduated race distances based on age. The Nottingham Kids Triathlon takes place on Saturday, August 24, at the Nottingham Swim Club in Mount Airy, MD, and will also serve as the fourth and final stop of the Maryland Youth Triathlon Series. Hoof it on over to our Nottingham Kids Triathlon event page for all the deets and a link to register.

In addition to the Nottingham Kids Triathlon, the MINI COW TRI CLUB produces the Splash & Dash at Waverly Woods in June and the Kids Adventure BOOathlon at Knill's Farm Market in October, and we'll be hosting the first USA Triathlon Skills Camp in the Mid-Atlantic Region this July at McDaniel College.

Free Youth Transition Clinic at TRI-MANIA

Transitions are often called the fourth sport of triathlon. MINI COW TRI CLUB is offering a free youth transition clinic for children ages 7–15 to help take the mystery out of the swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions and get your triathlete MOOtivated for the 2013 season!

One part presentation one part hands-on, our free Youth Transition Clinic at TRI-MANIA Summit and Expo on March 24 will cover basic triathlon equipment needs, transition tips, bike racking rules, bike mounting/dismounting techniques, and safety. Previous multisport experience is not necessary. Following the presentation portion of the clinic there will be a few minutes for Q&A and then the first 24 youth triathletes to register will have an opportunity to put their new skills to practice during hands-on drills and a fun relay event. The clinic is free but pre-registration is required. Last year's clinic filled quickly, so don't wait to register!

Hoof it on over to our Youth Transition Clinic at TRI-MANIA Summit and Expo page for more deets and a link to register online.

HAPPY MOO YEAR!

Wishing all our triathpeeps a year filled with smooth transitions and personal bests!

You've Been MOO'd 2012 Edition

We know it's early, but someone's got to start, right? A big shout out to Lucia from the MINI COW TRI CLUB Youth Triathlon Racing Team for the idea! Download the PDF