dtKids
My love of kids and my passion for coaching triathlon have happily merged! Triathlon is a lifelong activity unlike so many other kids' sports.
dtKids exists to promote a solid foundation for a lifetime of fitness and health for children through the sport of triathlon...we are officially "Omni Kids Tri" now... It is my hope your child will enjoy several sports through out the year using triathlon as the foundation for a healthy life. I believe in teaching fundamentals not only of the sport, but of life. I also believe "practice" has to be
31/03/2019
03/08/2018
Fly Tri Clinic-THIS SUNDAY! -
Fly Tri Clinics You indicated when you registered your child that you wanted to attend or wanted information for the Fly Tri Clinic so now's your chance to sign up! There will be two clinics at the race site-US Space and Rocket Center, Aviation Challenge. They will be largely the same (only different based on who ...
01/08/2018
Great tips here for youth athletes.
10 Tips For Young Triathletes | Improve Your Triathlon Training And Skills The growth of triathlon has lead to increased participation across all age groups, with shorter distance events catering to youths and juniors. But just how ...
24/07/2018
Kids Fly Tri--Have you registered yet? - https://mailchi.mp/704112e85ff2/kids-fly-tri-have-you-registered-yet
18/07/2018
Fly Tri Clinics -
Fly Tri Clinics You indicated when you registered your child that you wanted to attend or wanted information for the Fly Tri Clinic so now's your chance to sign up! There will be two clinics at the race site-US Space and Rocket Center, Aviation Challenge. They will be largely the same (only different based on who ...
This kid is precious!!
Active kids are healthier kids!
07/02/2018
TOMORROW is the day we get to announce our HUGE news for this year's race!!!!
SAVE THE DATE: June 9th!! We have HUGE news to announce TOMORROW!!!
02/09/2017
There's a new athlete in town!! She's going to be working hard in the coming months to get ready for the Rocket City Kids Marathon in December, TRIblossomwood next June and the Kids Fly Tri Huntsville!! "Like" this page and subscribe to the DanaTrains YouTube Channel to keep up with her training!
17/06/2017
This is why I do not believe in hypoxic training. I understand the benefit for synchronized swimmers to have a larger that average lung capacity but there could be grave consequences. I'm so very thankful for the quick and professional response by this YMCA lifeguard staff.
When Great Swimmers Drown My 10-year-old daughter is a Junior Olympic level synchronized swimmer. She’s been an accomplished swimmer since she was a toddler. So, of all the things I have worried about as her mother, drowning was not one. But on May 22, 2017, that is exactly what happened.
11/05/2017
FIVE DAYS LEFT TO GET REGISTERED (if you want to guarantee your shirt size!). The race sells out at 120 participants...sign up today!!
(((If you sign up to volunteer, you get $5 off the race! Link in the comments.)))
ONLY FIVE DAYS left to register and guarantee the shirt size!!
The race will sell out at 120 participants, so get signed up today!!!
www.imathlete.com/events/triblossomwood
(((If you sign up to volunteer-link in the comments-you will get $5 off the race!)))
27/04/2017
"Training wheels" is a really a misnomer.
Why a Balance Bike Should be the First Bike for Your Toddler - Two Wheeling Tots Balance bikes are better than tricycles or training wheels! Learn why they're safer, more economical, and get kids and toddlers on real bikes sooner!
Calling all kids (ages 15* and under) who are looking to start triathlon training!! Race registration is not included (or required).
Training starts on MAY 1st!!
*Age as of 12/31/17...top age for TRIblossomwood race is 14 as of 12/31/17. 15 year olds can come train but will not be able to register for that particular race.
TRIblossomwood Training Program This is a training program for the TRIblossomwood kids triathlon (May 27th). Race registration is not included. Kids do not have to register for the race to be included. Training dates can be found here: www.DanaTrains.com/calendars
15/04/2017
07/04/2017
Kids can have a very hard time with water in the ears. Repeated inflammation caused by this irritation can lead to some long term issues. I have never liked ear plugs because they don't stay in, and they prevent kids from actually hearing instructions. This company came up with a solution: an ear plug that stays put AND still lets SOUND in! (Good for swimming and even baths/showers!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/earlabs/junior-ear-plugs-that-let-sound-in-and-keep-water?ref=project_link
JUNIOR - Ear plugs that let sound in and keep water out JUNIOR is an ear plug developed for children, keeping their ears safe while being able to hear, speak and enjoy their time in water.
As it gets warmer, you'll want to get the kids out on two wheels...but they ALWAYS need helmets.
((Spoiler...this is funny...))
08/02/2017
http://changingthegameproject.com/the-race-to-nowhere-in-youth-sports/
"We can put our children on a road to somewhere, one paved with balanced childhoods, exploration, enjoyment, and yes, multiple sports."
The Race to Nowhere in Youth Sports - Changing the Game Project “My 4th grader tried to play basketball and soccer last year,” a mom recently told me as we sat around the dinner table after one of my speaking engagements. “It was a nightmare. My son kept getting yelled at by both coaches as we left one game early to race to a game in the
07/02/2017
Great article.
"The greatest athletics-related gift you can give your child is love of sport."
"Children play sports because they are enjoyable, and the quit when they are not."
"When we force kids to tryout for a high-commitment, performance-pathway sports team, and all they want is to play and be with friends, they will burnout, lose the love of the game, and quit. By the same token, a performance focused child will grow bored of a bunch of teammates who have poor commitment, don’t work hard in practice, and don’t have similar goals and reasons for being out there."
Knowing your child and what makes them tick is the KEY.
http://changingthegameproject.com/kids-play-sports/
Why Kids Play Sports - Changing the Game Project Instead of trying to predict what will change in youth sports, we should focus on what stays the same: why kids play sports! They play for enjoyment! Here is how we can focus on the right things.
04/02/2017
USA Triathlon is seeking submissions from kids... Do your kids have questions? They can always ask me, but asking here gets them published (and they still might be answered by me)! :D
USA Triathlon Kids Magazine Seeks Youth Submissions USA Triathlon Kids magazine is seeking submissions from youth and junior multisport athletes for two features in the spring issue.
16/09/2016
Parents of kids: Sign your kids up for the Rocket City Kids Marathon, and register for the FREE Monte Sano 15K 1 mile Kids Fun Run...and they will be off to a great start!!
It's been almost 3 weeks since race day! For some of these little triathletes, this was a big start to their fitness life. Encourage them to keep going!!
Sign them up for the Rocket City Kids Marathon!! Kick off is at Huntsville Hospital Autumn Chase Fun Run September 22nd. Then there is a FREE Kids Fun Run at Monte Sano 15K on October 8th to help keep them going. (You DO need to register for this run so we can have a bib and a shirt for you child! They will even get something SILLY at the finish!)
Calling all kids!! The Monte Sano 15K has a FREE 1 mile fun run on October 8th. Register now for a guaranteed shirt. Every (kid) finisher will get something SILLY to take home! One mile of scenic Monte Sano State Park, a shirt, and something SILLY...and FREE! What more could you ask for?!!
If you want something you have to work for it. Do. Not. Give. Up.
20/03/2016
Andrew Walker, PT, PhysioWorks, Sports and Wellness, Inc, sponsor of dtTri Teams explains why being a multi-sport athlete is the way to go (vs specializing in a single sport early on). Registration for teams is now OPEN!! First training day is April 5th. Screenings at Physioworks and tri kit fitting is April 10th. It's time to get this training season started!!
Single-Sport Athletes - Is Your Child a Pro? Single-sport or multi-sport youth athlete -what is safe, what does the evidence recommend?
13/03/2016
Registration for dtTri Teams is now OPEN!!! There are two teams, BLUE and GREEN. You can find all the details in the link in the comments. But first, read why being a multi sport athlete is so important!
4 Reasons Why Multi-Sport Athletes Are Better and More Attractive to College Coaches STACK Expert Dr. Rob Bell provides four reasons why multi-sport athletes are better and more attractive to college coaches.
"If you fall get back up"...let's just change that to WHEN you fall!
Proud to have this company as a sponsor for our Kids Teams!!
16/12/2015
Details on the 2016 season coming soon. For now, here's why you want your child involved in multi-sport...
How To Destroy Your Child's Athletic Future In 3 Easy Steps I have unfortunately witnessed more parents, sometime unwittingly and always with the best intentions, sabotage their child's athletic future. If they had just headed a few simple rules, or examined a few motives, not only would their child been a better athlete, they would have been a better compet…
Come see me at the Rocket City Health & Fitness Expo!!
29/11/2015
Post a comment on the blog if you are going to join the challenge!!
https://potato2ironman.wordpress.com/2015/11/29/indulgences-and-holiday-blues/
Indulgences and Holiday Blues Hello everyone! I hope your Thanksgiving holiday festivities have gone well! Thanksgiving is always a crazy time of year. It kicks off the start of the holiday season. Between family gatherings, sh...
30/07/2015
Well...there you have it...just don't be afraid!
"The most important thing about swimming is to not be afraid."
"What advice do you have for people who are afraid?"
"Just don't be afraid. Or you'll drown."
(Hunza Valley, Pakistan)