Arlington Triathlon Club

We'd like to think that our 22+ years of introducing Arlington elementary school kids to the swim-bike-run multisport lifestyle has contributed something to this great community accomplishment.

NEW: Arlington ranks as America’s fittest ‘city’ for a ninth straight year | ARLnow.com Arlington has once again been named America's fittest "city," extending its streak to nine years in a row. The county — which the ranking counts as a city — finished first among the 100 largest U.S. cities in the 19th annual American Fitness Index, released today (Tuesday) by the American Colleg...

We could learn a few things in the US from our Norwegian friends about teaching our youth the “Joy of Sport.” Participation trophies have their appropriate place for young athletes.

Norway gives every kid a participation trophy. No scores, no rankings before age 13. That country, smaller than metro Atlanta, just made the World Cup knockout round. Meanwhile the US picks "elite"… | David Epstein | 29 comments Norway gives every kid a participation trophy. No scores, no rankings before age 13. That country, smaller than metro Atlanta, just made the World Cup knockout round. Meanwhile the US picks "elite" 7-year-olds, forms travel teams, and mostly just selects for kids born early in their birth year. One....

At this year's Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani, we were honored to have Bob Kovacs and his wife, Mary Ellen Dawley, videotaping at our event. They are renowned for their videos that help promote local organizations. Bob and Mary Ellen recently were honored by the Points of Light organizaton. Founded by former president George H. W. Bush, it is the world's largest organization devoted to public service. Congratulations!

Volunteer Duo Makes a Difference Through Videography - Points of Light Bob Kovacs and Mary Ellen Dawley use their creative talents in film and paper art to help nonprofits convey messages, host events and highlight their missions during retirement.

Not every childhood lesson begins in a classroom.some of the biggest steps begin with physical development rather than the cerebral. Don’t wait to teach your kids to swim?
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The best head start your child will ever get isn’t in a phonics class. It’s in the pool. Most parents think of swimming lessons as a safety skill. But children who learn to swim before age five score 11 points higher on cognitive assessments, 13 points higher on language development, and enter school measurably ahead of peers who didn’t. The variable isn’t intelligence or access. It’s the water. ➡️ Swimming demands bilateral coordination, breath control and spatial awareness at the same time. These cross-hemispheric demands accelerate the exact brain development academic learning relies on. ➡️ A child learning to float isn’t just learning to swim. They are building the capacity to regulate fear, tolerate discomfort, and try again after failing - the brain architecture that academic resilience will eventually live inside. ➡️ The defining characteristic of children who thrive in school isn’t IQ. It’s comfort with uncertainty. The willingness to try, adjust, and try again. A disposition built one width of the pool at a time. You are not teaching your child to swim. You are teaching them that hard things become manageable, that their body is malleable, and that figuring things out is something they are capable of. That’s how early learners are made. Follow @readysetparent for research-backed parenting advice.

Thank you Dr. Megan Borak for your enthusiastic support of The Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani and the Arlington Triathlon Club. We are so grateful to have you and Quincy Street Dental as a lead sponsor of our kids' race.

Volunteers are needed for packet pickup and race set-up and tear-down (NO HEAVY LIFTING INVOLVED). If you have not yet signed up to volunteer, please choose one of these positions to help us stage this great kids event! The Arlington Triathlon Club is a small, parent-run volunteer group. Our race will be a success with your help!

All athletes registered were sent the 2026 Arlington Triathlon Athlete Guide. Late registrants this week will receive it by 6/4. Packet pickup is 2-5 pm Saturday 6/6 at Trek Arlington Clarendon opposite the Whole Foods on Wilson Blvd

Parents: Check over the bikes your kids will be riding in the triathlon Sunday! If you need help, our professional club mechanic is terrific, and his rates can't be beat!

More than 95% of the kids who raced last year are returning next week! 95% Beat the price hike tonight for the most fun way to welcome summer!

Don't miss out on Northern Virginia's most fun summer kick-off event for kids! There's a reason so many kids come back to race each year! Sign up soon to beat the late registration fee!