Katy's Premier
Youth & Junior Tri Team
 

One of our athletes, Carson Padilla, was one of the top fundraisers last year at the Kemah Triathlon, raising over $2500 for a cause near and dear to his heart. Read about his fundraising in an article from last fall. He was invited to see the product of his efforts this summer, and wrote an article for us. Please enjoy! As we walked through the gates toward a large red barn, almost like what you might see in a movie. We were greeted by a few people and as soon as possible,

Our spotlight athlete of the month is Christopher Head. Christopher has been training and racing with us since 2016. Name: Christopher Head Nickname: no nickname Age: 8 (Race age 9) First Tri: Typhoon Texas Kids Tri 2016, when he was 6. Good friend and Fury athlete, Jace, was in his Kindergarten class. On his Star student poster was a picture of him doing triathlons, and he told the class about it and Christopher decided he wanted to try it with him. Favorite part of tr

Our spotlight athlete of the month is Sophie Abla. Sophie has been training and racing with us since 2016. Name: Sophie Abla Nickname: Soph Age: 9 (Race age 10) First Tri: Fairfield Kids Tri 2014 (we think) Favorite part of triathlon: Swim Favorite color: Green Favorite school subject: Maths Other sports you play: Gymnastics Favorite race so far: Typhoon Texas Kids Tri Favorite triathlete: My Mum Ultimate triathlon goal: The Olympics Future career goal: Vet (she

Our spotlight athlete of the month is Pippa Hill. Pippa has been training and racing with us since 2016. Name: Philippa Hill Nickname: Pippa Age: 9 (race age 10) First Tri: Captain Kids Triathlon in Galveston, at the age of 7, because I wanted to try something new. Favorite part of triathlon: Bike (she can RIDE!!!) Favorite color: Green Favorite school subject: Reading Other sports you play: Volleyball and swimming Hidden talents: Spelling Favorite race so far: USA

Our January spotlight athlete of the month is Eissa Abla. Eissa has been training with us for about a year and a half. Name: Eissa Abla Age: 10 First Tri: Kiwanis Kids Tri at Studemont Park, when he was 6. He wanted to try it because his mum did triathlons. Favorite Part of Triathlon: Swim Favorite School Subject: Science Favorite Color: Red Other sports you play: Swim team and rugby Hidden talents: I can rap Vanilla Ice as well as name all of the elements on the per

Our November spotlight athlete of the month is Hayden Woodbury. Hayden has been training with us for about 3.5 years. Name: Hayden Nickname: Mom calls me "Little Man" and some people call me Woody Age: 8 First Tri: Fairfield Kids Tri 2014 (when I was 5) Favorite part of triathlon: Bike and run Favorite colors: Red and black Favorite school subjects: Math and Science Other sports you play: Swim team, soccer, basketball, baseball and golf Hidden talents: I can do a fr

Fury athlete, Carson Padilla, may only be eleven years old, but he is already setting big goals for himself. His triathlon goals include Kona, but he has a big heart and wants to do great things outside of athletics as well. This summer he got started on one of his ideas. A lifelong friend of Carson's father lost her husband this summer. Before his passing, he had started a project with the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Carson decided he wanted to make sure the project was f

Our spotlight athlete of the month is Caden Davis. Caden is a founding member of the Fury Tri Team and has been training and racing with us since 2013. Name: Caden Davis Age: 9 (race age of 10... only a few days until his birthday) How many triathlons have you done: 27 Favorite leg of triathlon? the bike Favorite Pre-Race meal? Pizza (team dinner) Favorite race so far? Houston Texans Kids Tri What are you most looking forward to this race season? Nationals in August What

At this point, you have found a race and registered (or at least decided to start training with your athlete). You have the proper equipment, your athlete is healthy enough to participate according to their doctor, and you are ready to train! How do you get started? Children are very different than adults when it comes to exercise, and triathlon is no different. A seven year old is not likely to enjoy or be able to handle four to six scheduled and hour long workouts a week

You have found a race or two that look like something you (or your child) are interested in, and you want to give it a whirl. What in the world do you do now? Many parents of youth triathletes have never competed in one themselves, and that is not a problem at all. In fact, we have a lot of our parents get motivated by their kids racing and end up signing up for and training themselves. Here is a how to get started guide: Step 1- Find your Race This is where you decide whe