Equipment

Swimming
Goggles and swimsuit

Biking
Properly fitted bike and helmet, all nuts and bolts checked

Running
Properly fitted shoes and comfortable shorts

The 5-7 and the 8-10 year old distances would not require any special training to complete the event as long as the participant has an active lifestyle. However, it is suggested that they take swimming lessons and ride their bike occasionally prior to competing in a triathlon

Both the short and long course distances may be a little more challenging if a participant does not do some training. It may only require doing some swimming, biking and running occassionally to complete the event successfully.

To be competitive below is a training program that may help:

Swimming

Workout 1
50 meter warm up
6 x 25 mtrs with 15 sec. rests
2 x 50 mtrs with 30 sec. rests
50 mtrs kick board
50 meter cool down

Workout 2
100 meter warm u
6 x 50 mtrs with 20 sec. rests
2 x 75 mtrs with 40 sec. rests
100 mtrs kick board
100 meter cool down

Workout 3
150 meter warm up
3 x 100 mtrs with 40 sec rests
2 x 150 mtrs with 40 sec. rests
100 mtrs kick board
150 meter cool down

*Try to swim 2-3 times a week if possible.

Running/Biking

Monday
1 mile easy pace run
2-3 mile bike ride

Tuesday
1 mile moderate pace run

Wednesday
Speed workout
5x100
2x200
1x400
2x50

Thursday
3 or 4 mile bike ride

Friday
1.5 mile easy pace run

Saturday
1.5 mile moderate pace run
5-7 mile bike ride

Sunday
Recover

*It is ok to have your recovery day on a different day if it fits your schedule better.

*It is advised to try to do 2 to all 3 event workouts back to back to prepare for a triathlon occasionally.

*There are many sources of information on the internet, magazines or books ex., The Young Runners by Marc Bloom, of training tips for youth triathlons.