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. 

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.

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.

The field at this year's TriColumbia Kidz Triathlon was huge! That meant that the herd had to keep their wits about them in transition and on the multiple loop bike course. Fortunately for Coach Christy and our parents, our triathletes are easy to spot in their super cool tri kits. COWgratulations Abbie, Alex, Anna, Austin H., Benjamin L., Benjamin N., Blake O., Brady, Brendan, Caela, Haley, Kaitlyn, Megan, Mikaele, Sam, Sydney D., and Sydney O. on your TriColumbia Kidz Triathlon performances! A special COWgratulations to Alex on his first triathlon as a MINI COW TRI CLUB triathlete, and to Anna, Benjamin L. and Sydney O. on their second place age group finishes!

We've got a barnful of images in our 2012 TriColumbia Kidz Triathlon gallery, so hoof it on over there to see the rest. Next stop for the herd is the Nottingham Kids Triathlon presented by the MINI COW TRI CLUB—the USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Youth Regional Championship—on August 25!

2012 Maryland Youth Triathlon Series Spokesathlete Noah Congedo talks to the kids about staying safe in the sun.

Sydney O. speeds out of transition and towards a second place age group finish.

You would not have guessed that this was Alex's first triathlon as a MINI COW TRI CLUB triathlete.

We've got our own Ridiculously Photogenic Guy. His name is Mikaele.

Benjamin L. heads towards the finish line and second place on the podium.

Benjamin L., Anna, and Sydney O. all raced to second place finishes in their respective age groups.

The herd: Haley, Anna, Benjamin L., Alex, Sydney O., Austin H., Coach Christy, Benjamin N., Sam, Caela, Sydney D., Abbie, Megan, Blake O. and Kaitlyn (not pictured Brady, Brendan and Mikaele).

At 16 pages, you don't want to try to read Thy Triathlete Guide on your smartphone, and you should probably be sitting down. But we promise that each and every page is important. If you have any questions about the guide, contact the Race Director at brian@MiniCowTriClub.com.

Breanna Hemming, Tamara Gorman and Johanna Gartman race towards the finish at the USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championship at Voice of America Park in West Chester, OH, Saturday.

Friend of the club and 2011 Maryland Youth Triathlon Series spokesathlete Hunter Lussi was first out of the water for the men at the USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championship at Voice of America Park in West Chester, OH, Saturday.

2010 and 2012 Bay Bridge Swim Champion and sometimes MINI COW TRI CLUB coach Andrew Gyenis was third out of the water behind Lussi and Farkas at the USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championship at Voice of America Park in West Chester, OH, Saturday.

Luke Farkas' solo breakaway on the bike helped him hold off Tony Smoragiewicz and William Huffman for first place at the USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championship at Voice of America Park in West Chester, OH, Saturday.

With a 4:56 per mile pace, Smoragiewicz set the fastest run split but it wasn't enough to close Farkas' lead off the bike at the USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championship at Voice of America Park in West Chester, OH, Saturday.

Not only will each triathlete receive a keepsake 2012 Nottingham Kids Triathlon race bib, they can hoof it on over to California Tortilla Mount Airy after the race for a free kids meal! We're big fans of California Tortilla, and not just for their Wall of Flame—their menu includes a barnful of fresh, healthy choices for kids and adults too. So join the MINI COW TRI CLUB after the race for a Mini Burrito or a Kids-Adilla, and make sure to thank Tommy, Dan and their awesome staff for their support!

California Tortilla Mount Airy
1311 South Main Street
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Map & Directions

No purchase necessary. Must show race bib. Free kids meal offer good August 25, 2012, at California Tortilla Mount Airy location only.