Why a Kids Triathlon?

Sports should be one of the most enjoyable and educational activity our children get to do. In a triathlon your child will do a little swimming, a little cycling, and a little running. Probably much less than what they do in a typical day of play.

So, you ask … why should your child do a triathlon?

A triathlon is more than doing three things they love most (swim, bike, and run). The gift of participating in the sport allows a child to be immersed in a world that teaches life lessons, without them even knowing. What they know is they are having fun!!!

Hey Parents!!! Down below is what you want to know! It will make you happy and explain why it makes more sense for our kids to be active than not active!

  • Participating in triathlons is a healthy way of developing them to their full potential.
  • Student athletes do better academically than students who aren’t involved in sports.
  • They strengthen their skills by independently maneuvering the course and overcoming obstacles along the race route.
  • They learn to communicate while training and having fun with their friends.
  • A positive sports experience will enhance self-esteem for adolescents as they face many changes in their lives.
  • Athletes learn the benefits of working along others.
  • The accomplishments show them how much they gain by striving to achieve their goals.
  • It provides an opportunity for the family to support each other.

Hey Kids!!!!! Did you know by doing a triathlon...

  • You get to show mom and dad how FAST you are!!!!!
  • You can make a lot of GREAT friends!!!
  • You have bragging rights at school to tell your friends you did a triathlon!!!!
  • You can show and tell your finisher’s medal!
  • It’s a FANSTASTIC way to end summer!
  • You get to call yourself a triathlete!

Pro One Fitness, LLC is promoting participation in triathlons throughout the communities in Texas. If your school district or organization would like to be part of our outreach program, contact Pro-One Fitness.

Currently we’re supporting the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) in the Leander School District. LEEF is a nonprofit, public charity committed to improving academic outcomes for ALL students in the Leander Independent School District. LEEF works with the Leander ISD providing resources to support innovation, enrichment, and equity in pursuit of academic excellence in the community. A portion of each ISD athletes’ registration fee will be donated in support of their students’ athletic and academic achievement.