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The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

The Next Generation: Getting Your Kids Into Triathlon

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9629 Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2023

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

On this episode we’re talking about the next generation of triathletes! Triathlon is a growing youth and junior sport, and today you'll hear about coaching, racing, and involving your kids in youth triathlon. Joining the conversation today is TriDot Founder and CEO Jeff Booher (who coached a youth triathlon team for 11 years); current youth triathlon coach, TJ Tollakson; and triathlon parent, Ryan Knopfle. The three gentlemen, who have experience as parents and coaches, share the do's and don'ts for getting your kids into multisport. They share insight into getting your child geared up, what training as a youth triathlete looks like, and tips for parents as they navigate those first races. Whether you want to get involved in youth sports, are looking to introduce your child to the sport, or just want to hear some really cute young triathlon stories, this is a 'must listen!' Looking to improve your freestyle swim? At TriDot Pool School you'll be taught step-by-step how to turn your muscle memory into full-stroke swimming that’s smooth and fast. Ready to jump in? There are Pool Schools currently available in the USA, and around the world. Head to TriDot.com/pool-school to learn more and sign up today. Need assistance getting your bike to a race site this year? TriBike Transport delivers bikes safely and conveniently to more than 100 triathlon and cycling events annually around the world. TriBike Transport is a service-driven team of professionals committed to safe, efficient and dependable transportation and logistics. Use code TRIDOT23 at https://www.tribiketransport.com/ for $25 off your reservation.

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is the TriDOT podcast.

0:03.9

TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,

0:12.8

giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.

0:16.8

Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.

0:21.7

We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.

0:26.9

Join the conversation and let's improve together.

0:33.2

Hey everybody, welcome to the show.

0:35.6

It is a very different topic today. We are talking about the next generation of triathletes.

0:41.9

Traathlon is a growing youth and junior sport, and today we will explore the world of coaching, racing, and involving your kids in youth triathlon.

0:52.9

Now, I would have absolutely outright refused to do this episode without my first guest.

0:59.9

It is our founder and CEO Jeff Boehuer.

1:03.3

Jeff is the chief architect behind Tridot's Insight Optimization Technology that powers Triton

1:08.0

Training.

1:08.9

He's a multiple Ironman finisher who has coached dozens of professional triathletes

1:13.0

and national champions, as well as hundreds of age groupers to podiums and PRs since he

1:18.1

began coaching in 2003.

1:20.6

He coached the Try for Him junior elite tri team from 2010 to 2021, producing five youth and junior national champions along the way.

1:31.9

Now, Jeff, you and I actually met each other through youth triathlon, so I know firsthand your passion for this topic.

1:38.3

Are you excited to talk about it?

1:39.5

Super excited.

1:40.7

Yep, we have many, many, many hours on deck together.

1:43.7

Very true. Mostly me just trying to learn from you and admire the the fast kids in the pool

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