New Years Eve Morning Practice Biathlon

Kids were more excited about this biathlon. They knew it was coming and I had two from another group who decided to participate in the biathlon as well. This one ran a little smoother and I had more participants (mainly because the kids knew in advance this time). I run the biathlon on a honesty policy now though. I try to keep track of all the kids laps, but with the format, I think all the kids can count. I think some chose to short change the biathlon, and it will probably come back as they do the biathlon a couple more times and the inconsistencies will show. The idea is similar to that of a race, looking for improvement and giving 100% effort (this includes the effort of being truthful).

Again the Format: 10 laps around the soccer field at Rancho Simi (I'm starting to think that it is closer to a 2.9 mile run and followed by 2500 yards in water (100 Free, 100 IM, 200 Free, 200 IM, 300 Free, 300 IM, 400 Free, 400 IM, 500 Free). It is a continuous clock so all transition and changing time is included. Below are the results of the New Years Eve Biathlon.

Monika: 56:01.60
Chantel: 57:12.30
Abby: 57:18.31
Roger: 58:11.81
Alex: 58:36.66
Bekah: 59:00.56
Camryn: 59:03.18
Dennis: 1:02:08.63
Olivia: 1:02:48.88
Bertini: 1:03:13.23
James: 1:03:18.90
Julia C: 1:03:28.80
Jake: 1:03:32.06
Dominic: 1:07:16.38
Paige: 1:07:16.38
Denisse: 1:07:34.20
Chloe: 1:07:35.53
Megan: 1:07:41.52
Julia H: 1:08:13.06

Great Job to all of you participated. Can't wait to see how we do next.

Note: I really like the format as it shows a lot of conditioning on the fact that it is right around a one hour race against the clock. It also shows development in all four strokes, especially how the strokes hold up once tired. It was interesting to hear talk about how the hardest part of the biathlon is the 100 IM, as they are tired from the run and haven't fully adapted to the swimming. This change from leg base aerobic exercise to an exercise that is demanding on the upper and lower body seems to cause the most difficulty. I've tried different versions of this biathlon, but I think I like this one best. Its kind of a IMX Biathlon.