Junior Triathlon Training

Welcome to the Junior Triathlon Training pages here at Tri and Fit. You will find a wealth of information regarding training for the young triathlete.

Tri and Fit is proud to announce the formation of a new triathlon training program for 10 to 12 year olds called the TAF Prep Team. Athletes will be given a strong foundation of proper skills and techniques from which they can enjoy a fun healthy lifestyle or if they show the talent, take it to the next level of the triathlon development pipeline, racing with the TAF Racing High Performance Team. Details are forthcoming! Use the contact form below if you want any more information on either the Prep or High Performance team! TAF Racing High Performance Team , a race development team for athletes 13 to 19. We are entering our third season with athletes from 4 states.

Details about the Prep Team are forthcoming! Use the contact form below if you want any more information on either the Prep or High Performance teams!

Though the term "Junior" is somewhat of a catch-all for young triathletes the age groupings are generally broken down by distances like this*:

Youth-
7-10 years-  100m Swim, 5K Bike, 1K Run
11-14 years- 200m Swim, 10K Bike, 2K Run

Youth Elite- Preparation for the Junior Elite Races- 
Races are draft legal at championship events:
13-15 years- 400m Swim, 10K Bike, 2.5K Run

Junior Elite- Races are draft legal at championship events:
16-19 years- 750m Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run

Under 23-  Races are draft legal at championship events:
18-23 years- 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run

*Source: USA Triathlon Registered Triathlon Leader Manual