BLOGBLOGhttp://minicowtriclub.com/blog/2012-05-30T10:24:51ZSquarespaceRace Recap: 2012 Frederick Kids Triathlonhttp://minicowtriclub.com/blog/race-recap-2012-frederick-kids-triathlon.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-05-29T12:00:00Z2012-05-29T12:00:00ZThe herd kicked off its 2012 triathlon racing season Saturday at the TRI-TO "WIN-THE-FIGHT" Frederick Kids Triathlon, and with three times more triathletes wearin' the black-white-and-green than last year it was more of a stampede!

The TRI-TO "WIN-THE-FIGHT" Frederick Kids Triathlon is the first stop of the Maryland Youth Triathlon Series, and 2012 spokesathlete Noah Congedo was there to get the kids pumped up and share some tips for staying safe in the sun. When the dust settled, 20 MINI COW TRI CLUB triathletes crossed the finish line, some of them completing their first triathlon with the team, others completing their very first triathlon! COWgratulations Anna, Austin H., Austin V., Benjamin L., Benjamin N., Blake C., Blake O., Emily, Ethan, Hailey, Jordan, Kaitlyn, Katie, Katrina, Max, Mikaele, Shawn, Spiros, Sydney D., and Sydney O.!

2012 Maryland Youth Triathlon Series Spokesathlete Noah Congedo starts things off.

Austin H. in his very first T1!

Blake C. sprinting towards the finish of his first triathlon as a MINI COW TRI CLUB triathlete.

Mikaele refusing to be overtaken on the first of three loops on the bike course.

Ethan's not slowing down for a picture.

Katrina heads to the finish line with a smile.

Just a few of the 20 MINI COW TRI CLUB triathletes that crossed the finish line.

We've got a barnful of images in our 2012 TRI-TO "WIN-THE-FIGHT" Frederick Kids Triathlon gallery so hoof it on over there to see the rest. Next stop for the herd is the Truxtun Youth Triathlon on June 17.

]]>Chrissie Wellington May 12 Book Signinghttp://minicowtriclub.com/blog/chrissie-wellington-may-12-book-signing.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-05-12T16:04:00Z2012-05-12T16:04:00ZWe've met a few professional triathletes over the years, but none as humble and gracious—or as smiley—as Chrissie Wellington. We hoped to be near the front of the line when we arrived at Princeton Sports two hours early for her 11 a.m. book signing, so we were super excited to see that we were first in line! We bought and had Chrissie sign four copies of her new book "A Life Without Limits"—one for us, and one each for a lucky winner at our Splash & Dash at Waverly Woods, Nottingham Kids Triathlon, and Kids Adventure BOOathlon at Knill's Farm Market. We also asked her to sign our copy of Triathlete Magazine—the MINI COW TRI CLUB appeared alongside a picture of Chrissie in the December issue. We even gave her a cow.

Line forming an hour before Chrissie Wellington's book signing at Princeton Sports in Columbia, MD.

100+ people in line 30 minutes before Chrissie Wellington's book signing at Princeton Sports in Columbia, MD.

100+ people in line 30 minutes before Chrissie Wellington's book signing at Princeton Sports in Columbia, MD.

Robert Vigorito of TriColumbia addresses the crowd at Chrissie Wellington's book signing at Princeton Sports in Columbia, MD.

Robert Vigorito of TriColumbia walks out four-time Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington for her book signing at Princeton Sports in Columbia, MD.

Four-time Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington overwhelmed at turn out for her book signing at Princeton Sports in Columbia, MD.

Four-time Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington is always smiling.

Four-time Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington signs December issue of Triathlete Magazine in which the MINI COW TRI CLUB appeared alongside her picture.

A big thanks to Robert, Kari and Linda at TriColumbia and the folks at Princeton Sports for making the event possible.

]]>Train With a Turtle Rewindhttp://minicowtriclub.com/blog/train-with-a-turtle-rewind.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-05-10T14:00:00Z2012-05-10T14:00:00ZWhat's cooler than a half-day youth triathlon camp? How about a half-day youth triathlon camp on a college campus. With some pretty cool collegiate triathletes. We thought so too!

The MINI COW TRI CLUB rolled onto the University of Maryland campus May 5, for our very first Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp. The camp included simulated open water swim training in the natatorium's 50 meter pool, transition tips and relays, a group ride along Paint Branch Trail, and a run across campus to rub Testudo's nose. And let the record be clear that the glazed donut—an offering to Testudo—was there when we arrived. A big thanks to Genevieve, Itziar, Lessley, Megan, Austin, Dave, Mike and Zach from Maryland Triathlon for mentoring our campers throughout the day. And a special thanks to Professor Frick for her fun and engaging discusion around the nutrition needs of the young triathlete.

To see all 40+ images from our Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp, hoof it on over to the gallery.

]]>SPRING BREAK TRIATHLON CAMP: DAY 3http://minicowtriclub.com/blog/spring-break-triathlon-camp-day-3.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-04-06T00:00:00Z2012-04-06T00:00:00ZThat's a wrap! Day three of our Spring Break Triathlon Camp brought more sunshine, more tips and tricks and more fun! A big MINI COW TRI CLUB thank MOO to Junior Elite triathlete Andrew Gyenis for joining us as a guest coach. Andrew worked with our campers on open water swimming techniques and transition skills and even brought his Team USA kit for a little show-and-tell. In addition to being at the top of the Junior Elite ranks, our campers learned that Andrew won the 4.4 mile Bay Bridge Swim in 2010 with a time of 1:28.45 when he was just 15!

To see all the images from day three of our Spring Break Triathlon Camp, hoof it on over to the gallery.

We'd also like to thank Health Unlimited Family Fitness & Aquatic Center for being such generous hosts, and all the parents of our campers for encouraging their child's interest in multisport.

Spring Break Triathlon Camp: Day 1
Spring Break Triathlon Camp: Day 2

Look like fun? Check out our upcoming Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp!

]]>SPRING BREAK TRIATHLON CAMP: DAY 2http://minicowtriclub.com/blog/spring-break-triathlon-camp-day-2.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-04-05T00:00:00Z2012-04-05T00:00:00ZCampers spent day two of our Spring Break Triathlon Camp outdoors, soaking up the sunshine and a few transition tips from Coach Christy, learning proper cycling form and safety, and practicing bike mounting and dismounting.

To see all the images from day two of our Spring Break Triathlon Camp, hoof it on over to the gallery. 

On our final day of camp Thursday, Junior Elite triathlete Andrew Gyenis will join us as a guest coach to take our campers through open water swimming drills and help Coach Christy as our campers pull together everything they've learned over the first two days during some fun relay races!

Spring Break Triathlon Camp: Day 1
Spring Break Triathlon Camp: Day 3

Look like fun? Check out our upcoming Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp!

]]>SPRING BREAK TRIATHLON CAMP: DAY 1http://minicowtriclub.com/blog/spring-break-triathlon-camp-day-1.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-04-04T00:00:00Z2012-04-04T00:00:00ZDay one of our Spring Break Triathlon Camp started in the Health Unlimited pool with drills designed to teach our campers the advantages of the streamline position and give them experience sharing a lane with another swimmer. Not much to see here. MOOving on, we headed outside to cloudless blue skies to work on speed and agility drills—we even found a use for a tire we had laying around. Lots more to see here.

To see all the images from day one of our Spring Break Triathlon Camp, hoof it on over to the gallery.

Wednesday's fun will include transition tips and practice, bike mounting/dismounting drills, and proper cycling form and safety. And on Thursday, we're super excited to have Junior Elite triathlete Andrew Gyenis join us as a guest coach as we pull everything together with a staged mock triathlon.

Spring Break Triathlon Camp: Day 2
Spring Break Triathlon Camp: Day 3

Look like fun? Check out our upcoming Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp!

]]>MYTS SPOKESATHLETE NOAH CONGEDOhttp://minicowtriclub.com/blog/myts-spokesathlete-noah-congedo.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-04-02T13:00:00Z2012-04-02T13:00:00Z

When Noah was 11 years old his mother was diagnosed with Melanoma. Thankfully, his mother's Melanoma was detected early and treated successfully. But as a runner and triathlete, the experience highlighted for Noah the importance of staying safe while having fun in the sun. Now at the age of 17, the Glenelg High School Honor Student is sharing his experience as spokesathlete of the Maryland Youth Triathlon Series.

I'm hopeful that by sharing my experience and how it changed the way I think about the sun, I can encourage young children to practice sun-safe habits too.

The Maryland Youth Triathlon Series was formed, in part, to drive awareness of Melanoma skin cancer among adolescents and young adults and support the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation. Melanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer among young adults ages 25-29 and the second most common cancer in adolescents and young adults 15-29 years old. Based in Maryland, the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation is a leading international voice for Melanoma prevention, detection, care and cure. The Foundation promotes Melanoma awareness through its "WIN-THE-FIGHT" initiatives including the TRI-TO "WIN-THE-FIGHT" Frederick Kids Triathlon.

To learn more about the Maryland Youth Triathlon Series and for a list of ways to stay safe while having fun in the sun, hoof it on over to our Maryland Youth Triathlon Series page.

]]>TRAIN WITH A TURTLE AT COLLEGE PARKhttp://minicowtriclub.com/blog/train-with-a-turtle-at-college-park.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-03-20T12:00:00Z2012-03-20T12:00:00ZMINI COW TRI CLUB is super excited to team up with Maryland Triathlon at the University of Maryland to offer a unique half-day youth triathlon camp! The Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp will provide youth triathletes a first of its kind opportunity to train alongside their collegiate counterparts right on the University of Maryland at College Park campus!

The Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp is designed for triathletes ages 9 to 15 and will feature simulated open water swim training in the 50 meter pool at the Eppley Recreation Center, transition tips and practice, bike mounting/dismounting drills, group riding, run technique practice at Kehoe Track, and an age-appropriate discussion around the nutrition needs of the youth triathlete. And with a small camper to coach ratio, youth triathletes will enjoy personal coaching attention and feedback.

The half-day camp kicks off Saturday, May 5, at 9 a.m. at the Eppley Recreation Center. Hoof it on over to our Train With a Turtle Youth Triathlon Camp page for all the deets and a link to register.

]]>OPEN BARN MARCH 22http://minicowtriclub.com/blog/open-barn-march-22.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-03-19T13:00:00Z2012-03-19T13:00:00ZWe're hosting an Open Barn on Thursday, March 22! What's an Open Barn? It's our version of an open house, but before you go searching for your rubber boots you should know that we'll be at the Mount Airy Library. Rubber boots optional.

Our Open Barn is a great opportunity to meet current club members and their moms and dads, hear more about all the exciting things we have planned for 2012, ask questions, and even try on the team uniform. The club is open to children ages 7 to 15 as of December 31, 2012, and while previous multisport experience is not necessary a "Can MOO" attitude is! From our new member Triathlete Starter Kit and weekly training sessions, to discounts on club sponsored clinics, camps and events, membership has its MOOwards!

Have a triathlete interested in joining the herd? Stop by our Open Barn on Thursday, March 22!

MINI COW TRI CLUB Open Barn
Thursday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mount Airy Library
705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD 21771

Questions about our Open Barn? Contact Coach Christy at christy@MiniCowTriClub.com or 301.305.3339.

]]>NOTTINGHAM KIDS TRIATHLON REGISTRATION OPENS TODAYhttp://minicowtriclub.com/blog/nottingham-kids-triathlon-registration-opens-today.htmlMINI COW TRI CLUB2012-02-29T15:00:00Z2012-02-29T15:00:00Z

Now in its fifth year, Nottingham Kids Triathlon encourages healthy lifestyle choices through multisport with an emphasis on fun! Open to all knights and maidens ages 7 to 15, Nottingham Kids Triathlon will challenge young triathletes with graduated race distances based on age. Nottingham Kids Triathlon will serve as the 2012 USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Youth Regional Championship and will be the final stop of the 2012 Maryland Youth Triathlon Series.

New for 2012, we've increased our field limit by 50 triathletes, opened the event to 15 year olds, and we're working with our friends at Racine MultiSports to provide swim, bike and run split times!

Hoof it on over to our Nottingham Kids Triathlon event page for all the deets and a link to register.]]>