Saturday, August 22, 2009

Kelowna Apple Triathlon

Arrived in Lovely Kelowna late Friday night and caught some sleep before setting up early at the Apple Triathlon for book signings....My Ironstruck T-shirts were a resounding success and many of the teen racers bought them.

You know, I was watching the 8 and 9 year olds and it is simply amazing how talented these kids are and what a passion they have for the sport of triathlon.

It is just such a cool sport because they can all participate and have a great time regardless of how new they are to athletics. I could see many kids who could also be champions in 10 or 12 years if they stick with the sport and decide to reach for the stars. The Kids of Steel program is a marvel and it's no wonder all these races across the country fill so fast.

All those kids who competed today should be so proud of themselves and I hope they embrace fitness as a way of life forever.

Tomorrow we will be treated to watching the likes of Simon Whitfield and Jordan Brydon competing in the Nationals here at the Apple.

Hey! What do you know! Simon Whitfield started out as a kid of steel.