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YMCA triathlon set Aug. 4

2 August 2012

YMCA triathlon set Aug. 4
Event encourages competition, raises scholarship funds
Dayton Daily News
by Erica Harrah
08/02/12


TROTWOOD — The Trotwood YMCA will hold its sixth annual Strong Kids Triathlon Aug.4 at United Theological Seminary, 4501 Denlinger Road.  “The goal of the triathlon is to encourage healthy living among Miami Valley kids,” said Jessi Graham, Director of Marketing for YMCA of Greater Dayton.

“It has evolved over the years to include training for our summer day campers, who learn about the importance of nutrition, healthy eating and being active, while learning what a triathlon is and how to train for one.

“We also include swim lessons for our day campers who aren’t experienced in the water.”

The event features swimming, running and cycling, which each child must complete in order to finish the race. Distances for each leg of the race depend on which of the four age groups the child is registered under. The age groups and distances included:

Ages 5-6: Swim, 25 meters; Bike, .84 mile; Run,.25 mile

Ages 7-8: Swim, 50 meters; Bike, 1.68 miles; Run, .5 mile

Ages 9-10: Swim, 50 meters Bike, 2.52 miles Run, .75 mile

Ages 11-12: Swim, 100 meters; Bike, 3.36 miles; Run, 1 mile

Registration fees are $15 for YMCA members or Trotwood residents and $25 for non-members.

Each registered participant receives a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, goodie bag, post-race refreshments and chance to win door prizes. Trophies go to the top three finishers in each age group.

Graham estimates this year’s participation at around 130 competitors.

Proceeds from the triathlon benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, a scholarship fund that ensures that no one is denied the opportunity to share in the YMCA experience due to the inability to pay.

For more information on how to get involved, contact Jackie Brockman at jbrockman@ daytonymca.org or 854-9622 or go online at www.ymcaonline.org/.

Race-day registration begins at 8 a.m. and online registration is available for an additional $5 at www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index.php?OrgDir= trotwoodymca.