I just read in the papers that Alaska Milk is sponsoring a triathlon event for kids this year. Largely inspired by the success of the IronMan Triathlon competition held at CamSur last August 2009, IronKids Philippines is a series of swimming, biking and running events for kids ranging from 6 to 14 years old. The race distances are designed to attract kids and the participants will be categorized into 4 categories and further still, by gender.
J has expressed willingness to join the IronKids Aquathlon event and she hopes to do the race with some of her soccer buddies. For her age level, she will do a 1.5k run and a 200m swim. The swimming part will come very easy for her, but she needs a little more endurance training for her 1.5k run. She has finished several 3k races, but she usually alternates running and walking every few hundred meters.
Sharing with you a photo taken during her first ever running event at the Manila Polo last June 2008. C's men's group organized a duathlon for the grown-ups and a 3k run for the kids. 
One more taken last January 2009 as she was crossing the finish line, with B running close behind.
Finishing another 3k at the Happy Run last January 2009.
Here's another one taken during March of 2009 for the Pinay In Action 3k race. I am obviously taking it easy as I still found time to wave to someone.
Here is the Alaska IronKid Event Calendar
Run Race
Feb 28 – Ironkids Run Race (Manila Polo Club) Apr 11 – Ironkids Run Race (Ateneo College Grounds)
| Age Group | Run |
|---|---|
| 6 to 8 yrs | 1 km |
| 9 to 10 yrs | 1.5 km |
| 11 to 12 yrs | 2 km |
| 13 to 14 yrs | 3 km |
Aquathlon
May 23 – Ironkids Aquathlon (Manila Polo Club) July 25 – Ironkids Aquathlon (Alabang Country Club)
| Age Group | Swim | Run |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 yrs | 100 m | 1 km |
| 9 to 10 yrs | 200 m | 1.5 km |
| 11 to 12 yrs | 300 m | 2 km |
| 13 to 14 yrs | 400 m | 3 km |
Triathlon
Aug 21 – Ironkids Triathlon (CamSur) Sept 26 – Ironkids Triathlon
| Age Group | Swim | Bike | Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 yrs | 100 m | 3 km | 1 km |
| 9 to 10 yrs | 200 m | 6 km | 1.5 km |
| 11 to 12 yrs | 300 m | 10 km | 2 km |
| 13 to 14 yrs | 400 m | 12 km | 3 km |
For more details, you can visit the IronKids website here.
Oh, what a lovely event for kids!! I'm sure J will do well in the events! My Giada is starting ballet lessons soon. And also ice-skating with her Dad as she expressed an interest in it, along with ice hockey. The only thing is, we can't find a Regulated safety helmet for her - argh! Her head is too small still :)
ReplyDeletei admire your commitment to such events, walang sporty sa family namin! :D same with Jen, my girl is inclined towards ballet
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