2010 Chile Harvest Youth Race

Denisse and I took Ethan and Natalie down to Socorro to race in the Chile Harvest Youth Race on Friday, Aug 6. Denisse helped to avert a disaster! Just as we were to leave the hotel room for the race venue, I realized that I forgot the kids' bike helmets! Denisse suggested we find a Wal-Mart, and luckily, there was one only 1/2 mile from the hotel. A quick stop to pick up two helmets, and then on to the pool to sign in. The weather cooperated and it was a beautiful evening to race. Ethan raced in the 9-10 age group, and swam 100 yds, biked 2km and ran 1km. Natalie went next and swam 50yds, biked 1km and ran 1km in the 7-8 age group. Both said they were tired afterwards, but had fun and are looking forward to doing it again next year. Ethan's age group was very competitive with the top 5 finishing within a minute. Ethan missed the podium by 10 seconds! Overall, a great youth race, and well organized. Hope to see more Triatomic kids next year!