The Will Rogers Race is not the only option for aspring young athletes during Monday’s Fourth of July festivities. Kids ages 7-15 are also invited to compete in the third annual Palisades Youth Triathlon, co-sponsored by the Palisades-Malibu YMCA and the non-profit USA Youth Triathlon. The event consists of a three-mile bike ride, a 1.1-mile run from the Pacific Palisades Library to the YMCA Pool in Temescal Canyon, and ends with a 150-yard swim. The race begins at 10 a.m. on July 4 in front of the library. Training sessions taught by top triathlon coaches ran every Saturday at Temescal Canyon pool to teach participants about performance techniques and improve their conditioning and stamina in all three sports. Age group awards will be presented for the top three girls and boys in three categories, plus a best sportsmanship award. Check the Web site: www.usayt.com for updates as race day approaches. To pre-register for the race, sign up at www.usayt.com or at the YMCA on Via de la Paz. Pick up race t-shirt and instructions, register in person at YMCA on Saturday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Over 100 kids had signed up as of July 28. Come to the library parking lot for body marking and check in starting at 8:30 a.m. on race day. Awards will be handed out at the YMCA pool immediately following the event. For more information, contact Deborah Hafford, USA Youth Triathlon (info@usayt.com) or Jim Kirtley at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA (454-5591). Registration is at www.usayt.com.
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