Does anyone have a child who has done a triathlon? My 7 year old DD is signed up for a kids tri next month. It is a 50 yard swim, 3 mile bike and half mile run. She is really excited about it but I am nervous for her. I don't know if I should buy her a tri suit or if most kids change out of their suit into shorts and shirt after the swim. Any advice that you can give her (or me) for a kid doing their first tri?
How fun!! My DD isn't old enough yet, but at our local kids tris I usually see little girls do the race in just their swimsuit. She's going to have a blast!!
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jun 6, 2013 16:00:56 GMT -5
I've volunteered for a couple kids tris (swim support) and usually, like PP said, the little girls will do the whole thing in their swimsuit. I've seen some tri suits and even some wetsuits, but I think if the water temp is ok and whatnot, I'd just let her do the rest in her suit or maybe add a pair of "tri" shorts.